However, thanks to continuous upgrading by manufacturers, many modern truck campers are truly luxurious. Travel Trailers Travel trailers are popular with all age groups. Running from 13 to 33 feet in length, they provide all the comforts of home and self containment. In addition, trailers provide more choices of floor plans and sizes than any other types of RVs. Depending upon the trailer's weight, a car, van, or truck equipped with the proper hitch and towing equipment can easily tow it down the highway.
Trailers can have a few drawbacks.
You must leave your vehicle to enter your living quarters-not fun on a rainy day. Passengers are prohibited from riding or sleeping in towed trailers when they're underway. When passed by large trucks or under windy conditions, some trailers can pull or sway a bit. A few dealers rent special trailers called fifth wheels. With a fifth wheel trailer, the cabover attaches to the hitch located in the bed of a one ton pickup truck.