Why Choose a Fifth Wheel?

Fifth wheels can be an excellent first, or next, RV, but not everyone is so sure that it’s the right pick for them. After all, you might take one look at the price tag and wonder what bumps the number so much. While it’s true that fifth wheels are some of the more expensive RVs on the market, there’s a lot to gain from choosing one of these models, so Campers RV Center has named some of our favorites. That way, when you stop by our location in Shreveport, Louisiana, you can let us know if you’d like to tour some fifth wheels for yourself. We’re near Bossier City, Ruston, and Monroe, as well as Marshall, Longview, and Tyler, Texas. 

Unbeatable Value

You’ll probably find that fifth wheels are fairly expensive, but they’re far from the most expensive RVs on the market. Fifth wheels can save you thousands of dollars while still offering the amenities that you might like in a bigger unit. Trailers also tend to have better insurance costs over motorized vehicles, so you’ll be saving money there as well. 

Ease of Transport

When you look at a fifth wheel, one of the biggest concerns you may have is how you’re going to get your rig from one place to the next. Fifth wheels are generally pretty big, so towing one can be a little intimidating. However, you’ll be surprised to find that they’re actually some of the easiest RVs to tow. This is because they’re designed so the hitch gets installed directly into the bed of a truck. When the two parts of the unit are connected, the overlap between them actually gives the driver more stability and control, so towing a fifth wheel can be easier than towing other RVs or trailers. The mobility and flexibility can also make driving on more narrow roads and streets a little easier.

Keep Your Car Handy

Well….it still won’t be a breeze. Most RVs can be a hassle to drag or drive through a small town or big city, and unfortunately, fifth wheels are no different. However, because you need a commuter vehicle to tow the rig, you’ll have a primary vehicle all ready to go for those quick trips into town or for an easier commute to the activity of the day. All you’ll need to do is unhitch from the fifth wheel and you’re good to go.

High Storage Capacity

A bigger RV can mean a lot of different things. You’ll usually have more interior space as well as more features and amenities. This is all nice, but one thing you might not have thought of is the bump in storage space you’ll have. For some of the smaller RVs, you’ll probably find you quickly run out of room for the things you need, but with fifth wheels, you’ll have more places to store your things, both in and around the RV, so you can bring along everything that’s going to make your camping experience more enjoyable.

Low Maintenance

As an added bonus, fifth wheels are often less of a hassle to maintain, especially when you compare them to motorized RVs. There’s no engine to worry about, so a lot of the easier maintenance tasks can be done from the comfort of your own home. If your rig does need to go in for professional repairs, you’ll probably find a lot of them aren’t particularly serious and hopefully not as expensive either. Not to mention, it’ll be a little easier to find someone qualified to work on a fifth wheel. 

There are lots of other reasons to choose a fifth wheel and maybe the best reason for you isn’t on our list. But the only way to know for sure if these RVs should be your next big investment is if you stop by Campers RV Center and ask one of our friendly staff to show you around the models we have available right now. We proudly serve Shreveport, Bossier City, Ruston, and Monroe, LA, as well as Marshall, Longview, and Tyler, TX.