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Topic: Fifth Wheel vans? pros and cons?

Chewie

03/9/2011 at 9:57pm
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Looked at a few of these at the Newark Show; both USA and UK spec models. Are they a viable alternative to a caravan/motorhome? do they have a 'showman/gypsy' reputation? Anyone got one?

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David Klyne

03/9/2011 at 10:09pm
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I question how practical they are, especially the larger ones. OK you might have more room inside. However you need a specialist vehicle to tow one. You will need more room on sites to get it onto the pitch (no movers) You might find one of the large US motorhomes for less money.

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murano

03/9/2011 at 10:15pm
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I saw one at a site a few weeks ago, it was huge and lovely, but I think some sites wouldn't be able to accommodate one, lovely though, I think someone on here does have one though.

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I dont really see the point in them,ok they look good and their big but,a car and a bigger caravan does the same job.

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Someone once said to me about 5th wheelers...

What happens to the 5 wheeler when the tow truck breaks down? How does it get moved - none of the breakdown services can handle one.

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jeff juke

03/9/2011 at 11:05pm
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Never thot of that..

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murano

03/9/2011 at 11:16pm
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Me neither hmm

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freeatlast

03/9/2011 at 11:20pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Rune Caster on 03/9/2011
Someone once said to me about 5th wheelers...

What happens to the 5 wheeler when the tow truck breaks down? How does it get moved - none of the breakdown services can handle one.

We hired a 5th wheel in Canada. The tow truck was just a large pickup truck. They were great in Canada, apart from being very heavy and needing a tanker to refuel. However, I think they are too big for European roads.

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