5th wheeling, any regrets????
Hi All! We are exploring our options when I retire in January. One of them, the one I am most geeked about is purchasing a fifth wheel rig. We have a park home that we can summer in in Homer Mich...
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You might check with a larger Michigan dealer like General RV to see if they might consider renting, but I'm betting that they don't. Some smaller RV dealers may consider 1 or 2 week rental during the warmer months with one of their used models. You could advertise in your local news paper or Craig's List asking about renting someone's 5th wheel, but be sure to own a good tow vehicle with an installed hitch first. Some parks in Florida actually rent out 5th wheels/TTs/park models that are on-site.
Buying used is always a good option, but for a decent size/quality 5th wheel that is 2-5 years old you'll still be looking at $20-30+K. New is always a option, but as previously mentioned, it is a depreciating item (which almost everything is except for a sticks & brick home/condo).
Don't give up on your dream. We've traveled far and wide with our two 5th wheels over the past 12 years with the past 3 winters as snowbirders. If you enjoy the traveling with your partner then by all means follow your plan. If you change your minds after a few years then so be it.
Buying used is always a good option, but for a decent size/quality 5th wheel that is 2-5 years old you'll still be looking at $20-30+K. New is always a option, but as previously mentioned, it is a depreciating item (which almost everything is except for a sticks & brick home/condo).
Don't give up on your dream. We've traveled far and wide with our two 5th wheels over the past 12 years with the past 3 winters as snowbirders. If you enjoy the traveling with your partner then by all means follow your plan. If you change your minds after a few years then so be it.
