4.5 Secret Reasons to Buy a Fifth Wheel as Your RV

All of us have been through this before…you decide to buy an RV but are overwhelmed by the sheer number of styles, let alone makes and models. There are too many “ifs and buts” to make a clear decision this early in your learning curve. So how do you choose the best?

In my opinion, the fifth wheel (or 5th wheel) offers many advantages that the other styles do not. Actually, I think there are 4.5 compelling reasons to consider a fifth wheel over the main competitors; Class AB and C, Travel Trailers, RVs, Camper Vans, Sliders, SURVs, or Buses.

Without further ado, here are the 4.5 reasons to buy a fifth wheel as an RV:

1. You don’t have a cabin that ruins your space.

You are only using the cabin while you are driving, which is a rare time on most RVers vacations. So why have your entire RV built around your cabin? Why not make better use of that space and put a sofa or a desk in its place? In a fifth wheel, you can!

2. More design options:

Since you don’t have the whole engine, transmissions and more, you can design your space to work best for you. There are so many ways to set up a fifth wheel that you may find a style that suits you better than a classic RV.

3. No need to tow another vehicle:

You already have a separate vehicle with you at all times. All you have to do is unhitch your fifth wheel and you’re off to the grocery store, a restaurant, or a night on the town. Never worry about your tow dolly, a car being towed, or pulling a second vehicle like you would an RV.

4. Provides better value:

You already have a truck, so why buy a brand new engine, transmission and all that? Using your truck for towing means there’s one less vehicle in your life to worry about. Less worry means more time to sit back and enjoy your new fifth wheel.

4.5 Easier to inspect and buy:

You don’t need as much information when looking to buy one of these used. Actually, as long as you use your head and a good Used RV Buying Guide, you shouldn’t have a problem getting a good deal on one of these. But make sure you get a good buying guide or you may get a lemon!