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Wheel Company caravans , with just the fiberglass , upholstery and chassis sourced externally . The chassis comes in from a factory just fifteen minutes down the road .”
Streamlining the manufacturing operation over the years by internalizing more processes and localizing supplier networks where possible has enabled Fifth Wheel Company to create a bespoke product that can easily be adapted to a customer ’ s needs . Gethin expands on what sets the caravans apart from the competition : “ The main advantage of a fifth wheel is having the convenience and practicality of a caravan and car while having the space and luxury of a high-end motorhome . You ’ ve got a base you can explore from and with the sides that pull out you have a space that feels more like an apartment in stark contrast to how confined traditional caravans can feel .”
Gethin goes on to outline the benefits of having the caravan park and adjoining facilities on-site . “ A lot of our customers are first time owners ; we provide training for them which is a three-day course . They can stay in their new caravan while learning the fundamentals . The first day is a full day of training , and then on the second day , the customers practice the skills they ’ ve learnt , and finally the third day is about perfecting
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