Why a fifth wheel? Australians have been quick to realize that a fifth wheel RV has many advantages over other RV’s that have been around the Australian market place for many years.

Better Towing, Why?
The hitch sits over the rear axle of the tow vehicle. This reduces the overall tow length making for a much smoother ride by greatly reducing choppy movement and sway during transit. The fifth wheel trailer is more maneuverable than your conventional trailer attached to a tow ball behind the rear bumper. The fifth wheel hitch is fitted over the tow vehicles rear axle. This makes the distance shorter from the turning wheels of the tow vehicle to the pivot point, making it easier to maneuver. The hitch weight is carried by the rear axle resulting in better towing efficiency. The fifth wheel trailer and tow vehicle articulate at the hitch point making it
more maneuverable than a motor home of similar size. The overall reduced tow length of a fifth wheel and tow vehicle combination makes for easier turning than a conventional trailer the same length.

FLEXIBILITY
Fifth wheels have become very popular because people want the flexibility of two distinct vehicles, one for driving and one for living. You have the flexibility of day to day use of your tow vehicle. Once you reach your destination you can unhook and head off for a day trip exploring the local area.

LUXURY
People are opting for the fifth wheel as they can have the luxury of the big time creature comforts associated with a large motor home. Yet the fifth wheels are not near as expensive to buy and maintain because they are not motorized. Big engines equal big money and costly maintenance. If anything were to happen to either your tow vehicle or fifth wheel you won’t experience the horrors of having both home and transportation in at the mechanics shop all at once. Many people enjoy the fact once you retire to your fifth wheel it’s nice not to see steering wheels and a drivers seat, a reminder of a long trip.

The larger fifth wheels are more like a “five star” town house than an RV. To many they are a second home. The 30 foot fifth wheelers deliver more space than the larger motor homes. Thanks to their residential styling, the familiar sensation of being at home has been created. Once you are
inside it’s hard to believe you are on wheels. Fifth wheelers are renowned as generally having the best kitchens and bathrooms in the RV world. Fifth wheels with their noticeable gooseneck that hitch over the centre of the rear axle deliver the most usable space of any type of recreational vehicle. Slide-outs are standard in the Five Star Fifth Wheelers changing the size of the interior in seconds.

With ample space, storage and luxury the fifth wheel life style is the way of the future.