Is a Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler the Solution?

Posted by Dave Nettles on June 21, 2010 under Fifth Wheel | Be the First to Comment

The fifth wheel toy hauler is the solution for a lot of RV’ers. You may be wondering why and how is it the solution. The answer may have to do with your experience and the type of RV you own today. This will have an impact on your next RV because of the situations you have run in to that you desire to have resolved.

So why do people with RV experience move up to the fifth wheel toy hauler? The answer is flexibility with the way it is used and the floor plans available just cannot be found in the simple tow haul versions of RV’s.

For those that are confused about which one is which, don’t be because most people are. The terms used to describe the different types of RVs can be confusing sometimes anyway. Let’s start with the bumper hitch type which can be called “bumper pull”, “travel trailer” and even “small campers”. The main reason is it kind of refers to the location of the hitch connection of the tow vehicle.

The fifth wheel trailer is different a number of ways. The hitch is located over the rear axle of the row vehicle via a goose neck. They somewhat resemble the tractor-trailer tow-haul configuration. The reason for this configuration is they can be much larger and heavier and it makes for a more secure and safer connection to the tow vehicle. The tow vehicle will always be some type of truck with the fifth wheel hitch over the rear axle which gives the truck the ability to tow much more weight in a safe and secure manor.

More living space for the length is another factor with a 30’ fifth wheel you get 30 feet of living space. In a 30’ travel trailer you lose 4 of 5 feet with the tongue that connects to the bumper hitch. When you rent the overnight spot in the RV Park you pay by the foot. The fifth wheel trailer that is 30 feet will have 30 foot of living space.

The fifth wheel toy hauler is designed with a drop-down ramp in the back that allows you to drive your toys up into the trailer and can be secured inside. Perfect for motorcycles and ATVs and other toys you would like to take with you on your vacations.

The Advantages of a Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler

More usable living space
More secure hauling heavier loads
You get to take all your toys with you

Moving up to the fifth wheel toy hauler removes most of the limits of the “tow haul trailer”. There are floor plans to fit your needs and style with the right entertainment packages to keep the whole family happy. It is no longer necessary to leave out the creature comforts that make life easier. You can take them all with you without the worry of too much weight problem.

By now you will agree that the fifth wheel toy hauler solves many of the problems brought on by the “tow haulers” in the scheme of things.

2006 Crossroads Terrain and Truck 5th wheel toy hauler
US $81,777.00

2010 Cyclone 3850 Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler New
US $54,000.00

40X12 3 Slide 5th Wheel Toy Hauler NEW 2011 2 Bath
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US $49,100.00

2008 JAYCO RECON ZX 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER
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US $48,499.00

35X12 3 Slide 5th Wheel Toy Hauler BRAND NEW 2011
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US $47,690.00

2010 Cyclone 3612 Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler Loaded New
US $51,000.00

HEARTLAND CYCLONE 3950 HD EDITION 5TH WHEEL TOY HAULER
US $45,001.00

376WP 3 Slide 5th Wheel Toy Hauler NEW 2010 NEVER Used
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US $44,880.00

2011 XLR 37X12SA Fifth Wheel Toy Hauler
US $43,696.00

CYCLONE 3950 RV TOY HAULER FIFTH WHEEL CLEARANCE
US $42,100.00

2009 Heartland Cyclone 5th Wheel Toy Hauler
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US $42,000.00

2008 FLT 4005 WEEKEND WARRIOR TOY HAULER FIFTH WHEEL
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US $40,000.00

Tags: bumper pull, fifth wheel hitch, small campers, tow haul trailer, travel trailer

Travel Trailers

Posted by Dave Nettles on January 3, 2009 under Travel Trailers | Be the First to Comment

Small Campers

Travel trailers or small campers go back as far as the early 1920s. The people that used them were referred to as “Tin Can Tourists”. Sometime later these travel trailers became more livable and by the 1930s and 40s they got a new designation “House Trailer”. But it wasn’t until the 1950s and 60s that there seem to be a split in the industry. This created two types, the Recreational Vehicle or better known as the “RV” industry and the Mobil Home industry. In this day and age travel trailer get the classification as a type of RV along with motorhomes, fifth wheel trailers, pop-up camper trailers and truck campers.

The small campers and travel trailers along with the pop-ups are built with touring in mind. They are usually less than 18 feet long and include modest amenities. You will find they are usually less than 3000 lbs and lightweight by design. They are made to be able to set up for use quickly and can be towed by most full size cars and light trucks.

The pop-ups fall into a lighter category weighing in at less than 700 lbs. The SUVs and some of the smaller economy cars are able to tow them without any problems. You can even find some are light enough to be towed by motorcycles.

Next in class is the mid-range travel trailers 18 to 25 fl in length and can go 5000 lbs or more. They are towed by the larger heaver duty pickup trucks and SUVs. You will find plenty of amenities and all the comforts of home included in this class of RV.

Even larger in class are the 25 to 40 foot long models that are decked out like a luxury condominium. The can be 12,000 lbs or more and require special towing vehicles. When the towing vehicle goes over 10,000 lbs a class A driver’s license is required.

All classes of the travel trailer can come in a “Toy Box” version of Toy Hauler. They are broken up into living areas and the garage half for the toys. They include a strong folding ramp in the rear for access to load race cars, ATVs and personal water craft. Fully self contained with generators for power for lighting, cooling and cooking.

Today you will see a lot of innovations with the hybrid travel trailer. They come with the hard sided trailers and the features of a pop-up trailer. These hybrids big advantage is the weight to space ratio, but the disadvantage are the lack of insulation that makes a condensation and heating problem in some climates.