Travel Trailers/5Th Wheels Manufacturers

Travel trailers, commonly referred to as 5th Wheels, are a towed version of a recreation vehicle that can vary in length and amenities. They can range widely from barebones to replete with interior features, multiple rooms, modern technology and more. Travel trailers date back to the early 1930s in the U.S., when they first became popular for traveling tourists. Due to the early metal designs, tourists traveling using these trailers were often called “tin can tourists.”

It would not be until the late 1950s that newer designs would emerge, with fiberglass being incorporated into the structural design in the 1970s. A variety of travel trailer designs still exist today, with the smallest ones being foldable designs called popups, which can be towed by smaller vehicles, and the largest ones being referred to as 5th Wheels, which need to be towed by more powerful trucks.

Travel trailers range in size from as short as 8 feet long all the way to 40 feet in length, with the most common sizes ranging between 18 and 25 feet in length. Many feature slide-out rooms and porches, and come with modern creature comforts built-in, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, kitchens, Wi-Fi, TV and more.