| What are the advantages and disadvantages of | | | | for the solo adventurer. |
| owning a towable RV? As more and more people get | | | | Travel trailer: A travel trailer is one of the larger |
| interested in the RV lifestyle, many are probably | | | | towable RV models. They can be anywhere from less |
| wondering which type of RV is the best for them. A | | | | than 20 feet to over 30 feet. You may be able to |
| towable RV can be a good choice in many situations | | | | sleep several people in one. They have various |
| but it is not for everyone. Before you make a major | | | | amenities and some of the more expensive ones are |
| investment into any type of motorized or towable RV | | | | quite luxurious. You will need a larger tow vehicle to pull |
| you should weigh your options to see which the best is | | | | this towable RV and it can be difficult to maneuver. |
| for you. | | | | Fifth Wheel: These are a little easier to maneuver than |
| Towable RV Choices: | | | | a regular travel trailer because of the hitch. But, you |
| Tent trailer: As one of the smallest of the towables, | | | | would need to outfit your pickup with a hitch for this |
| this is an inexpensive choice which appeals to many. | | | | fifth wheel. They have slightly more cabin space |
| You can simply hitch it up to any full-size car, truck or | | | | without adding length at the back. |
| SUV and go. Some are even large enough to | | | | Advantages: Better gas mileage and the convenience |
| accommodate as many as 6 people in them and they | | | | of having your tow vehicle to get around are some of |
| have a basic kitchen and lavatory. | | | | the advantages of this type of RV. It is also more |
| Slide in camper: Another of the small towable RV | | | | stable in the wind. |
| models is the slide in camper which "slides in" to the | | | | Disadvantages: You will not be able to tow a boat or |
| back of a pickup truck. You would need to buy or own | | | | another vehicle behind a towable and they are not as |
| a pickup, but you would be able to take this RV | | | | big or luxurious. You will also have to hitch and unhitch |
| virtually anywhere your truck could go-making it ideal | | | | them. |