First Trip Have to Haves
5th Wheel
5th Wheels are the big brother to the travel trailer. These are usually much heavier than travel trailers and hook to your truck just like an 18-wheeler hooks up to its tractor. These are generally easier to pull and maneuver and have an untold number of floorplans and options.
Cost: $25,000-$100,000+
Length: 25-45 Feet
Weight: 13,000-20,000+ lbs
Don’t buy everything other campers or dealers tell you to for your first trip. These are the basics you need. After your first trip you can decide what best suits your style of camping and can buy more gadgets after that.