5th Wheel Manufacturer Recommendations

Capt Zosimus wrote:
I am in the market for a new 5th Wheeler, I had been looking at a Class C but after reading for a few days now, and since money and space is a priority I am now in in the market for a 5er.:)

We currently own a TT 26' Viewfinder it is a nice trailer but not as comfortable inside as I would wish.

We are empty nesters and go camping about 4 to 5 times a year for long weekends or in some cases a week or longer.

We are active and love biking, hiking and kayaking, we take our own kayaks and bikes with us most places we go that have the access for them.

We will probably never live in the 5er full time, the longest I would imagine we would live in it is about 3-5 months at a time after I retire, but until then we would do short trips.

We love to cook outdoors and spend most of our time outdoors, but when inside we like to be comfortable, we currently can only enjoy watching TV while in bed as the dinette table and chairs in our current TT are just not comfortable for sitting and watching movies or TV.

We live in Texas so most of our camping is done in Texas State Parks in Texas weather :E

I own a 2011 Chevy 2500 Diesel truck and would want to keep it as my TV.

What I am looking for is recommendations of good green manufacturers that have well build 5ers with good maintenance records.

Well insulated for heat and cold
Quality Frames
Quality structure (not even sure what is considered best, wood frames, aluminum frames, aluminum siding or fiberglass siding)
Good storage capacity

I am trying to narrow down the manufacturers as there are so many and very little know or published as to who are the better and more reliable ones.

Lots of windows to see the outdoors when inside (I loved my Pop Up Trailer for that one reason)
A floor plan design that leads to a well placed sitting area that you don't have to strain yourself when watching TV.
Outdoor kitchen
large and easily accessible food pantries
plenty of kitchen counter space

Thank you in advance for your help.

Should you accept this mission, Mr Phelps (or any other poster) - the post above will self-destruct in five seconds.

Mission Impossible - for everyone but....... *YOU*.

BTW - Lengthy "wish list" - everything EXCEPT what you plan on spending!
(What's in *your* wallet commercial, LOL!)

Everyone believes what they have is/was "the best".
Even with multiple "ownerships", IMO most folks have owned less than a handful of RVs in a lifetime.

Get out there and visit dealers, RV shows, etc.
Decide on the floor plan/s *you* like - then narrow down your choices by the features you must have - and the ones you will "accept".

Good luck, & happy hunting!..;)

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