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Frequently Asked Questions

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How much do they cost to buy, maintain, register, and insure?

What vehicles can I use to tow the Flagstaff 23?

What is the fuel economy when towing?
 

What are the advantages of the Flagstaff 23 Australian model over a US model?

Where can I get my fifth wheel insured?

Why American built 5th wheels?

What about spare parts availability?

Do you have 5th wheel departure/arrival checklists? Yes, click here for Word format, click here for text file (RTF) format.

Why haven't they been popular in Australia before?

Why a fifth wheel?

Why do they handle well?

Why Forest River Australia and Flagstaff?

How do I determine towing weights of 5th wheelers?

How is the Flagstaff constructed?

Why are they called fifth wheels?

What will I need to tow them - vehicle, accessories, hitch?

What are the main features and benefits of a 5th wheel?

What are slides? How do they work?

Will I have trouble fitting into a caravan park?

What sort of people are buying them?

Can I get a satellite television service for my fifth wheel?

How do you deal with the different electricity voltage of US manufactured 5th Wheels?

What about the LP gas?

Glossary of terms.

US/Australian translations.

Does the lower front section (goose neck) allow a larger bedroom, lower overall height etc?
 

What should I consider when buying an RV?