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rv:travel_trailer [2017/06/24 22:00] frater_secessus [5th wheel] |
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| 5th wheel (fiver) trailers are similar to bumper pulls but the trailer rests on the "fifth wheel" mounted in the bed of the tow vehicle. | 5th wheel (fiver) trailers are similar to bumper pulls but the trailer rests on the "fifth wheel" mounted in the bed of the tow vehicle. | ||
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| * 5th wheel pulling distributes the load onto the tow vehicle more effectively than does bumper pull. This may mean the ability to pull more trailer or use less truck. | * 5th wheel pulling distributes the load onto the tow vehicle more effectively than does bumper pull. This may mean the ability to pull more trailer or use less truck. | ||
| * since the articulation point is in the bed instead of on the bumper the " | * since the articulation point is in the bed instead of on the bumper the " | ||
| - | * luxury and amenities competitive with [[rv:Class A|Class A motorhomes]]. | + | * luxury and amenities competitive with [[rv:class a|Class A motorhomes]]. |
| * **CON** | * **CON** | ||
| * requires special receiving plate in the bed of the truck | * requires special receiving plate in the bed of the truck | ||
| * the presence of the 5th wheel receiver in the bed restricts the use of the bed for cargo | * the presence of the 5th wheel receiver in the bed restricts the use of the bed for cargo | ||
| - | * " | + | * [[https:// |
| + | * the front (sleeping area) of fivers can be very tall, limiting access to some locations | ||
rv/travel_trailer.txt · Last modified: 2023/06/21 16:00 by mahkato
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