Fifth Wheels For Sale near Charlotte & Asheville, NC

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Looking for a way to step up your camping game? Carolina Coach & Marine has your solution. Fifth wheels are a great way to not only help you enjoy the outdoors but also give you a relaxing place to come home to every evening. So don’t wait! Come visit us near Claremont and Charlotte, North Carolina and let us show you to your next big camping upgrade.

Benefits

But why a fifth wheel? While all RVs can be a great way to improve your camping experience, fifth wheels are among the biggest and most luxurious options, especially when it comes to towable RVs. Their bigger size gives you more interior space and more storage capacity. This can be ideal for larger groups or even just those looking for a better experience. They can also give taller campers more interior height so you won’t have to worry about ducking around. And all that extra space gives manufacturers more room to put more luxurious amenities like multiple private bedrooms, multiple family rooms, full kitchens, more lounge furniture, and an exterior kitchen.

Then again, you’ll have to haul that bigger rig around. This can deter many buyers from getting a fifth wheel, but many fifth wheel owners actually find them to be the easier towing option. Part of this is because, once you get the hang of it, hitching a fifth wheel is so simple that you can do it without another person’s assistance. It’s also partially because the tow vehicle and the fifth wheel overlap over the hitch. This provides more control and security for the driver and even makes windy roads easier and safer than when towing other RVs.

Tow Vehicle Requirements

Having said that, there are more specific requirements for a fifth wheel tow vehicle. As you’d normally expect, your tow vehicle will need to be able to safely haul the additional weight. This is determined by the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR), which takes into account the weight of the entire unit, including tow vehicle, RV, cargo, and all passengers. Car and truck manufacturers place limits on each vehicle’s GCWR to indicate how much weight that model can tow, a limit that’s legally enforced.

For fifth wheels, there’s an additional requirement for your tow vehicle: it must have an open or flatbed, like a pickup. The hitch is put directly into the bed, so there’s no convenient or cheap way around this. Luckily, most truck manufacturers offer fifth wheel hitches designed for each individual model that you can get a professional to install.

Ready to check out some fifth wheels? Stop by Carolina Coach & Marine and let our experienced staff know how we can help you find the perfect fifth wheel or RV. We proudly serve Winston-Salem and Asheville, North Carolina, as well as Spartanburg, South Carolina.