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Fifth Wheels Travel And Healthy Choices

Always a popular New Years resolution is to watch what you eat and to eat more healthily. This trend for paying attention to what you eat has also been increasing because of the obesity trend that is increasing across the nation. Those who travel with fifth wheels or recreational vehicles are taking heed and paying attention.

Traveling by RV or fifth wheels means that you may be sitting sedentary for hours upon hours while on the road. You may also know that when living in fifth wheels or recreational vehicles, you are constantly surrounded by fast foods and other easy to grab, unhealthy snack options. By taking the time to plan your fifth wheels trip ahead, you will be able to stick to your New Year resolution and live a healthy life when traveling.

Sticking to a healthy lifestyle when vacationing or fulltiming in fifth wheels or a larger recreational vehicle can be easy if you pay attention to what you are opting to eat and drink. Prepare your fifth wheels or RV unit by storing healthy choices on board rather than junk foods.

The list below is a great starting point of snacks for you to purchase for your fifth wheels or motor home. These suggestions could help your RV family when feelings of stress, anxiousness or boredom become overwhelming.

1.    Eat more carrots. This healthy vegetable is offered at most stores and often comes pre-peeled for your convenience.

2.    Beef jerky is another favorite for on the road travel. Try the roadside offerings that you may come across in small towns.

3.    Take nuts on board the RV with you. This healthy snack is a great protein source that can boost your energy. There are lots of nut types to select from, so do some research and pick healthy ones.

4.    Apples are a budget friendly fruit that can be purchased in bulk or a large bag.

5.    Water is very important to a healthy lifestyle, so keep water on board at all times for hydration.

Do not be afraid to take that RV vacation if you are trying to lose or maintain weight. Plan ahead and go to the store to stock your motor home frequently. Avoid the common junk foods by making healthy, smart decisions.

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How much does an old 30' fifth wheel trailer weigh?

My neighbor is going to give me his fifth wheel. Its an old 70s fifth wheel, about 30 to 32 feet long. No slides. I'm trying to figure out how much it weighs so I can figure for my truck. What is the tongue load of a rig like that? What is the total weight on average?

It's going to be around 10,000 lbs. But the weight should be listed in the paperwork he gives you. You also need to consider the weight you'll be adding to it in cargo such as all personal belongings, food, fresh water, LP gas, tools, accessories (like people), and other items that can be carried by the unit. The sites referenced below can give you info on tongue load, etc.

Sounds like good times ahead. Check out the Woodall's camping guides at your library. And get a "Next Exit" book from any WalMart or truck stop.

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