The fifth wheel trailer is designed to be affixed and towed by a pickup truck equipped with a special hitch in the truck bed. These two-level units provide the maximum amount of living space per given trailer length.
With the "master" bedroom over the truck bed, fifth wheel travel trailers, or "fivers" as they are sometimes called, have become the RV of choice for many full time RVers. With all of the comforts of home, the fifth wheel trailer is perfectly suited for fulltiming.
Specifications
Here are some basics when it comes to matching up the correct trucks with the right fifth wheel trailers…
4×4 or 4×2
If you plan on going off road, boon docking or camping on beaches, a 4×4 might just be the ticket. But if all you are going to do is stay on highways, park in RV parks and the occasional gravel/dirt campground, a 4×2 is the way to go. If honesty gained points I'm sure a few 4×4 owners would step forward and admit they have never switched into 4-Lo yet.
Trailer brakes
Looking for a RV rental in Los Angeles? RV rental agencies can be found on the internet, and in the phone book. Your best bet may be to use both, because links can sometimes break and phone numbers change or even disappear!
Here's a list of companies that offer motorhome renting and leasing:
Allstar Coach Co
212 S Glenwood Pl, Burbank, CA
(818) 992-7827
Metro R V Inc
160 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA
(818) 841-2441
Metro RV
160 W Olive Ave, Burbank, CA
(818) 883-3858
Moturis RV Rentals
400 W Compton Blvd, Gardena, CA
(877) 668-8747
It pays to remember to have your recreational vehicle detailed professionally. It's not only a matter of keeping it looking good inside and out – it's a mater of protecting it properly from damage of all kinds and retaining resale value to boot.
Ultraviolet rays from the sun and smog can dry your exterior paint, causing it to oxidate and invite body rust. Removing the outer layer of paint by high speed polishing, followed by a thorough sealing, extends that new appearance after several thousand miles on the road. It's best to undergo a high speed polishing once a year.
Find what you've been looking for in the 2006 Leisure Travel motorhome of your choice. Here's what waiting in the Free Spirit. You can take a look for yourself at this and all the other new Leisure Travel models at www.leisurevans.com.
Find out why RV Lifestyles said: "The Free Spirit may be just the ticket for RVers looking for a sleek diesel motorhome that can double as a second car."
Engine
MBE 600 2.7 Liter Turbocharged 5 cyl. Diesel
Horse Power
154 @ 3,800 rpm
Torque
243 ft. lb ft. @ 1600-2400 rpm
Try a used Roadtrek RV for a real pleasure to drive wherever you go!
In addition to the excellent suspension, steering and braking capabilities of the chassis, Roadtreks have a much lower center of gravity than their taller cousins. Water tanks are located close to the axles for better weight distribution. With a much longer wheelbase (compared to the overall length) a Roadtrek provides unsurpassed highway stability.
(A Roadtrek 190's length is only 58% longer than its wheelbase compared to 91% for a 22' B+ motorhome with a 138" wheelbase.) Chevrolet's body-on-frame construction, a short rear overhang, "normal" and "towing" transmission modes, and an optional locking differential with external transmission cooler (n/a on 170 and Sprinter) provide superior towing performance.
The 2006 Fleetwood Revolution motor home is here now, and better than ever! Here's a list of what's new. Seeing is believing, though – and you can see it all at FleetwoodRV.com!
Interior
* 27" Panasonic® TV
* 60" x 80" Full Queen Bed Mattress
* 84" Interior Ceiling Height
* Adjustable Brake & Throttle Pedals
* Base Cabinet Storage for the Range & Galley Sink Covers
* Cedar Lined Wardrobe
* Fabrica® Carpeting
* Flexsteel® Lounge Recliner w/Flip Up/Down Table (38B)
* Flexsteel® Ultraleather Love Seat
* Flexsteel® Ultraleather Sofa Bed
Need a Utah motor home rental? Utah RV rental agencies can be found on the internet, and in the phone book. Utah is a big state, so visit www.utah.com for a little help with your Utah RV rental.
This website has places to see, outdoor recreation sites, things to do, visitor centers, groups and a travel store and a section dedicated to providing information about Utah RV rentals. You will find national companies such as AVIS and ACCESS as well as local companies, dedicated to providing specialized information for their area such as Southern Utah RV rentals.
Good Sam RV parks started from a tradition among RVers to help their fellows in distress and is becoming one of the biggest RV park networks in the US. For more information about membership and benefits, visit www.goodsamclub.com.
Continuing A Tradition of Serving RVers
The Good Sam Club began in 1966 when a group of RV owners put Good Samaritan bumper stickers on their rigs so fellow members would know they could get help on the road. From this small club it grew. In the early days, Good Sams members spread the word at RV parks and other club events. Soon everyone wanted to know how to get a Good Sam "smiling face" decal.
Imagine a luxury resort with four "waterfall" swimming pools, an 18-hole golf course and a glistening spa. Now imagine parking your room somewhere else if you don't like the view. The Indio Motorcoach Resort & Spa near Palm Springs, California, is one of a string of high-end parks taking the luxury RV business to a new level.
From Oregon to Florida, these parks are giving the new fleet of superexpensive motorhomes a suitably posh place to park (and in the right neighborhood). With spots alone selling for $200,000 or more, some of these parks come with Venetian-style canals, private docks and patio-side wine chillers. And with the number of people traveling domestically inching up 2.5% this summer, according to the Travel Industry Association, luxury RV resorts are booming even more.
