Caravan vs 5th wheeler

HarrynJo · Newbie

Caravan vs 5th wheeler

twobob · Guru

Heh Jo and welcome

see posting is not hard. Just a suggestion, when posting a new topic, especially when new, do a hunt through the search engine, as this topic has been posted before.

5th wheelers are easier to manuvour than a caravan of equal lenght, due to the turning over the rear wheels of the prime mover. As for accessability, depends on the over length, but there are a lot of "big rig" sites being installed.

So if your 5th wheeler overall length is no more than your current, there will be no change.

dave06 · Guru

Hello Jo welcome to the nomads, you wont find a problem posting in here we seem to be a freindly bunch most of the time, just say whats on your mind

5th wheelers versus caravans well I would prefer a 5th wheeler if I was that way inclined although you must watch the weight stipulation especially from imported ones, they state a lower weight than they actually are in order to get them through easier

also must watch the build quality some overseas ones are not good and their regulations are not as stringent as ours, ask to see all relevent formworks and australian standard documentation requirements they are easier to tow and easier to back in,

although if you fall in to the pitfall of going bigger then you will have trouble,

there is a new kind of "hitch" for these things now, I'll see if I can find it for you but it works in two planes instead of just one

there is a fair bit of info on fifth wheelers here

http://www.fivestarfifthwheelers.com.au/why_fifth_wheel.htm

-- Edited by dave06 on Monday 13th of April 2009 04:46:40 PM

Wombat 280 · Guru

The versatility of a 5th Wheeler wins hands down and if you can back a van then a wheeler is easier. Next unit I get will be one for sure. I'm surprised they haven't taken off more here in OZ. There are heaps of local manufacturers as well as importers who will put a unit together to suit your needs from all out singing and dancing right down to the shell for the DIY hobbyist. Found the local built ones a little more basic in fit out but stronger for OZ conditions.

suenami · Senior Member

Hi Jo, check out Venture - made in Toowoomba. Much easier than caravans...

cheers

HarrynJo · Newbie

Hi to all

Thanks for the great information given so far! It will keep me busy for a while. The site is a great wealth of information, and will be vital when we head off around Oz, and finding work along the way.

I will remember to do a search before I submit a new topic again... (thanks)