Steakandkidneypies Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 Wandering round the NEC yesterday and stumbled across the Calder stand. These units look tempting but a bit on the big side, the positives are the kit they come with and the space they offer but not seen many about on site Should I join the trailblazers or stick with motorhoming?? *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 15, 2010 Share Posted October 15, 2010 What type of driving licence would you need to drive one? Do they drive like an HGV? We have two of these vehicles at the site where we keep our van. Spoke to one of the owners, he said he has probs finding sites that can accomandate him. Large one with pull out sides. PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pollensabob Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Hi Got to Motorhomefun stacks of info Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Don't forget to put into the equation the size of pick-up you need to move these beasts, they can cost as much as a motorhome! 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 Why are they called 5th wheelers? I've never seen one with 5 wheels :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 pelmetman - 2010-10-16 2:40 PM Why are they called 5th wheelers? I've never seen one with 5 wheels :D Its the same principle as an artic truck, when the tractor unit couples up to the trailer that's the pivot point, its whats known as the 5th wheel.Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 nowtelse2do - 2010-10-16 9:34 PMpelmetman - 2010-10-16 2:40 PM Why are they called 5th wheelers? I've never seen one with 5 wheels :D Its the same principle as an artic truck, when the tractor unit couples up to the trailer that's the pivot point, its whats known as the 5th wheel.Dave[/quoteSo you would need a HGV (probably class1 for artic)?PJay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 PJay - 2010-10-16 9:56 PM nowtelse2do - 2010-10-16 9:34 PM pelmetman - 2010-10-16 2:40 PM Why are they called 5th wheelers? I've never seen one with 5 wheels :D Its the same principle as an artic truck, when the tractor unit couples up to the trailer that's the pivot point, its whats known as the 5th wheel.Dave[/quote So you would need a HGV (probably class1 for artic)? PJay No Pauline, Its not classed as a HGV or a commercial vehicle.I think its when the gross weight is over 7.5t Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 16, 2010 Share Posted October 16, 2010 I learn something new everyday :D Must admit though, they look like a caravan with attitude 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellyj994 Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 nowtelse2do - 2010-10-16 9:34 PMpelmetman - 2010-10-16 2:40 PM Why are they called 5th wheelers? I've never seen one with 5 wheels :D Its the same principle as an artic truck, when the tractor unit couples up to the trailer that's the pivot point, its whats known as the 5th wheel.DaveThanks you for the post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chatterdog Posted November 29, 2010 Share Posted November 29, 2010 mine has 5 wheels - 4 on the ground and 1 on the back, but previous poster is correct it is the hitch in the back of the pickup that is the 5th wheel. There are plenty of us about out there. Great units but you do have to be able to reverse them into most pitches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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