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TOWABLE RV BUYERS GUIDE
Learn About Fifth Wheels, Toy Hauler Trailers, Travel Trailers, Tent Campers and Truck Campers
 
 
Fifth Wheel Fifth Wheel Trailers are generally larger than travel trailers and have extensions at their front that extend over the tow vehicle truck bed. In most fifth wheels, the extension in front of the box area of the trailer serves as a bedroom resulting in a two-level floorplan. This design provides more space for the living area of the RV. Fifth Wheels offer a wide range of features and living amenities such as air-conditioning, heating, propane supply, electrical systems, and water tanks (fresh, black, and grey water), washer/dryer, on-board generator, and more. They also provide a kitchen area, dining area, living area, bedroom, and bathroom.
 
Fifth Wheel Trailers work best great for RVers looking for maximum living space and easy towing at a reasonable price. They make a great choice for the full-time RVer because of the llarge living area.
 
Price Range: $15,000 to $100,000 (Average Price Range: $20,000 to $45,000)
Length: 21' to 40' (Normal) / 26’ – 32’ (Average Length)
Width: 96" (Standard)
Sleeps: 2 to 8 people depending on the fifth wheel floorplan and model
   Toy Hauler Trailers are also referred to as “Sport Utility Trailers” or SURVs.  They give you the comforts of home with the space to haul your motorcycle(s), ATVs, or “toys”. They come with a built-in ramp for easy loading and unloading into the garage area (usually in the back of the trailer), and are available in both travel trailers and Fifth Wheels, whichever best fits ones towing needs and lifestyle. Toy Haulers offer the same features and amenities found in conventional travel trailers and fifth wheels (kitchen area, dining area, sleeping area, and bath/toilet facilities).
 
Toy Haulers will work best for RVers that need to bring
cargo along to their travel destinations.
 
Price Range: $12,000 to $25,000
Length: 21' to 35' (Normal) / 26’ – 30’ (Average Length)
Width: 96" (Standard)
Sleeps: 2 to 8 people depending on the toy hauler trailer floorplan and model
  Travel Trailers are designed to be towed by a truck, SUV, or even smaller vehicle such as a car. They offer flexibility on various models available that vary from smaller to larger units with usually three slide-outs, up to two bedrooms, and with all the comforts of home. Travel trailers offer a wide range of amenities such as a kitchen area, bathroom area, sleeping area, living facilities, electric and water systems, appliances such as fridges, stoves, microwave/ovens and washer/dryers. They also have their own heating, air-conditioning, electrical systems, and water tanks.
 
Travel Trailers offer the luxury and convenience of home while on the road and will work best for budget-minded RVers. They are also great for larger families and first time RV buyers.
 
Price Range: $10,000 to $65,000 (Normal Price Range ) / $15,000 to $30,000
(Average Price Range)
Length: 14' to 36' (Normal) / 21’ – 28’ (Average Length)
Width: 72” to 96" (Standard)
Sleeps: Max. of 10 people depending on the travel trailer floorplan and model
  Tent Campers are also referred to as Pop-up Campers, Folding Trailers, Fold Down Trailers, Tent Trailers and Pop-Up Trailers. They are very lightweight and can be towed with almost any vehicle. Some will have minimal accommodations though many include full bath, kitchen areas, dinettes, beds, heating, air conditioning, electric, waste water and fresh water tanks, propane, and generators. Some models come with slide-outs to increase the amount of living space available.  Tent Campers are collapsible and very easy to tow.  When camping, the canvas section of camper is extended upwards, usually with a manual crank, and the canvas is expanded in the front and back to provide sleeping area.
 
Tent Campers work best for people that enjoy remote location camping and have very limited towing capabilities. Weekend RVers and those with limited budgets, will find a Tent Camper to be a very suitable option.
 
Price Range: $5,000 to $25,000 (Normal Price Range ) / $7,000 to $14,000
(Average Price Range)
Length: 8' to 12' Floor Length / 8’ – 18’ (Roof Length)
Width: 69” to 90" (Standard)
Sleeps: Commonly 4 to 6 people depending on the tent camper floorplan and model
  Truck Campers are also referred to as Slide-in Campers, or Camper Shells. They attach to a pick-up truck. Some will have minimal accommodations though many include full bath, kitchen areas, dinettes, beds, heating, air conditioning, electric, waste water and fresh water tanks, propane, and generators. Some truck camper models come with slide-outs to increase the amount of living space available.
 
Truck Campers work best for people that enjoy remote location camping. Weekend RVers and those who already own a truck or pick up, and those with limited budgets, will find a Truck Camper to be a very suitable option.
 
Price Range: $10,000 to $40,000 (Normal Price Range ) / $15,000 to $25,000
(Average Price Range)
Length: 8' to 12' Floor Length / 8’ – 18’ (Roof Length)
Width: 69” to 90" (Standard)
Sleeps: Commonly 2 to 4 people depending on the truck camper floorplan and model
 
 
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