5th Wheel or Class A
I know there have been a million posts about this subject. I am looking at retirement in a few years and want to full time. Never have owned an RV, but want the freedom to move about when I want. I...
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rollindowntheroad wrote:
I'm not concerned about the amount of time it will take to do everything. I will be retired that's all I will have is time.
Sometimes it's just a matter of preference, however.......
What would your choice of a MH be?
Class A, Class C?
Gasoline (powered) or a diesel pusher?
New or used - for either one?
A nice -even *very* nice- 5th wheel can be less than half (or a quarter) of the cost of a "nice" DP MH.
Of course - that can go either way - mostly "UP", LOL!
Ex: New Horizon 5th -vs- Country Coach (or?) DP MH.
Your 5th tow vehicle is your "daily driver".
Normally, not a MH.
With the MH you will most likely want a "toad" for your daily driving.
Depending on what type of towed vehicle you want - you can spend the same as the cost of a nice pickup (to tow the 5th).
The MH has an engine & transmission - that needs regular maintenance - which can be expensive.
Less "degradation" for a long-time parked 5th -vs- a MH.
*You* need to do your own personal "spread sheet" of what you want to spend - and the costs of each.
It's *NOT* our $$..;)
Get out and go to shows, visit dealers, etc..:)
BTW - had both, the 'set-up' time difference is marginal - and IMO
nothing to do with consideration of/for either one.
Also - keep in mind, you will probably be "towing" whenever you move
- whether the tow vehicle is a MH (with toad), or a pickup towing your 5th wheel.
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