There’s no better way to travel in style and comfort than with a 5th-wheel trailer. Large and luxurious, these trailers can still easily be towed by pickup trucks and allow you to bring modern amenities with you into the wilderness. However, with practically a small home in tow, there are a few challenges. Here are some of the best accessories for traveling with a 5th-wheel camper to make your experience easier and more pleasant.
Surge Protectors
Because of the many amenities and appliances in 5th-wheel camper trailers, it’s always a good idea to have a surge protector to help regulate a consistent and steady flow of electricity. Because these campers can consume a lot of power, a power surge or blackout can cause permanent damage to your trailer’s electricals. Surge protectors are simply the easiest way to prevent this from occurring by diffusing any surges before they can cause problems.
Wheel Chocks
Perhaps some of the simplest accessories for traveling with a 5th-wheel camper are wheel chocks. Once you’ve parked your rig and settled into the perfect campsite, wheel chocks ensure your trailer doesn’t accidentally roll away. Yes, 5th-wheel trailers do come with breaking mechanisms, but if you park on uneven or sloped terrain, wheel chocks provide extra security and prevent the trailer from shifting.
Motorized Dolly
Sometimes, you need to move your camper without your truck. Whether it be for short distances or minor adjustments, you don’t want to have to rig your camper to your truck for every little thing. For that reason, we recommend a motorized dolly. Remotely controlled, a motorized dolly is an elegant and nimble solution to position and move your camper as necessary.
RV Water Filter
As you travel, you’ll encounter a wide variety of water qualities featuring different minerals and chemicals. To make sure the water you drink is always clean, no matter where you are, an RV water filter is essential. You can get filters that fit over the faucet or are installed within your RV’s sink’s plumbing, but either way, a filter will ensure you don’t get sick from any unclean water.
Image credit: file #446640285 Sun going down at the Rv park with lights on the motor home By Larry D Crain
