| ers", "Fifth Wheels" and "Fifth Wheel Trailers" are | | | | refinements to duplicate the finest kitchen found |
| all phrases that refer to a specific style of | | | | in any dwelling. |
| recreational vehicle. The term stems from the | | | | Bathrooms also range from the utilitarian to the |
| style and manner of hitching the trailer to the | | | | luxurious. Glass enclosed walk in showers are not |
| truck. | | | | uncommon in the larger models. |
| The hitch is mounted in a truck bed almost | | | | Utilities are managed with a large fresh water |
| directly over the truck's rear axle. This creates a | | | | storage tank, a powerful twelve volt water pump |
| great deal of stability and towability to the trailer. | | | | that furnishes water on demand. A ten gallon hot |
| Since the hitch is placed over the rear axle of the | | | | water heater that will run on lp gas or electricity |
| tow vehicle, a pickup truck or medium duty truck | | | | will provide all the hot water that a family can use. |
| is used to do the towing. | | | | Sewage is handled with a pair of storage tanks |
| Fifth wheel recreational vehicles are mainly built | | | | that allow for extended stays in primitive |
| from about 20 feet to over 40 feet long with the | | | | surroundings. These tanks are easily drained into |
| bigger models resembling small cottages when | | | | the proper sewage facility when necessary. |
| they are completely opened out for camping. | | | | The upstairs sleeping area may feature a queen |
| These travel trailers are almost always | | | | or king size bed located in a slide-out with storage |
| constructed with a cut out section in front to | | | | under the bed. Larger models a dresser and larger |
| allow the king pin to extend over the truck bed | | | | closet across the very front of the trailer. |
| to reach the hitch. This extended portion is most | | | | Heating is done with a gas forced air furnace |
| often used for the main sleeping area although | | | | ducted throughout the living area. A roof mounted |
| some designs have placed a living room area | | | | air conditioner keeps the inside cool during |
| there. | | | | thewarmest days. |
| The deluxe fifth wheel travel trailer comes with all | | | | One common feature of this style of recreation |
| the comforts of a dwelling. Comfortable recliners | | | | vehicle is the ample storage both within and below |
| and a loveseat along with a big screen tv and | | | | the living area. Most newer trailers include a large |
| entertainment center are part of the living room | | | | "basement" storage compartment in the forward |
| refinements. | | | | area of the rv. This allows for storage of all the |
| The biggest models include a computer desk and | | | | things that make a "fiver" home while traveling. |
| even a fire place. | | | | Today's fifth wheel vs offer the ultimate in travel |
| The kitchen will have a refrigerator-freezer | | | | trailer living. They have maximum living space, |
| combo, a range with oven and a microwave oven | | | | easy towing, and affordable prices for the full |
| to handle the meal preparation. Deluxe feature | | | | timer or part time rv'er. |
| solid surface counter tops and other luxury | | | | |