Comments on: Why Is It Called A Fifth Wheel? (4 Things To Know) https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/ Outdoor Discovery Fri, 23 Aug 2024 19:11:42 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: PowerPullPat https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004173 Wed, 24 Apr 2024 04:00:00 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004173 In reply to DetailDave.

high power trucks aint cheap on upkeep folks gotta factor that into the rv dream or it gets pricey

]]> By: Econo_Ed https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004172 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:12:55 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004172 In reply to DetailDave.

good point dave. what kind of maintenance costs we looking at for the tow vehicles? anyone got the numbers?

]]> By: DetailDave https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004171 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:06:48 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004171 On the note about cost reduction by maintaining only one vehicle, isn’t it misleading? The tow vehicle needs to be powerful, which could mean higher maintenance costs. How does that balance out?

]]> By: GreenThumbGina https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004170 Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:36:53 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004170 I’m loving the idea of taking my home on the road but still having room for all my plant babies. Fifth wheels sound like a dream for folks like me trying to live green and travel.

]]> By: frank https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004169 Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:55:17 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004169 can anyone actually live comfortably in one of these? seems like a gimmick to me. not sure i’d ditch my apartment for one.

]]> By: TechieTammy https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004168 Sun, 14 Apr 2024 23:04:17 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004168 I’m intrigued by the tech aspects. Does the fifth wheel setup include any smart features for monitoring or security? Would add considerable value.

]]> By: JollyRoger https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004167 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 03:20:01 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004167 Arrr, me hearties! Imagine the booty ye could store in that massive storage area. A fifth wheel be a fine vessel for a landlubber’s treasure hunt, ay!

]]> By: nomad.neil https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004166 Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:49:10 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004166 the part about needing a tow vehicle is kinda a bummer but makes sense. gotta weigh the pros n cons i guess, storage and living space is tempting tho

]]> By: CamperKatie123 https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004165 Sat, 06 Apr 2024 15:19:37 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004165 so excited about the sleeping capacity of these fifth wheels! Gonna make our camping trips so much more comfy. thanks for the info 🙂

]]> By: GaryGearhead https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004164 Fri, 05 Apr 2024 01:37:21 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004164 people always underestimate the value of easy maneuverability. Try backing up a regular trailer vs a fifth wheel. big difference, friends.

]]> By: SandyBeachLvr https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004163 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 07:28:13 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004163 Love the part about massive storage! Means more room for beach gear. Fifth wheels sound perfect for living the beach life on the go.

]]> By: TruckinTommy85 https://pioneersurvival.com/why-is-it-called-a-fifth-wheel/#comment-3004162 Sat, 30 Mar 2024 20:39:02 +0000 https://pioneersurvival.com/?p=8010898#comment-3004162 hey Jonathan Holmes, why’s it called a fifth wheel though? got a truck and thinkin bout adding one for long hauls. sounds like it adds a whole extra wheel or somethin?

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