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 am not wanting to travel on a full time basis, but move every 2 or 3 months. I live in Florida and want to stay here, just different locations. I have researched Class A's and now researching 5th wheels. I really like the space and feel of a 5th wheel over a MH. For either one I would want something around 32 - 36 foot range. My question:: I am by myself, which is going to be easier to handle and set-up, load up, etc.?

Class A will be easier to set up in my opinion but the reason we went to a 5er is the mobility once your set up. If you get a small dingy then its a toss up. Find the one you like the best and go for it.

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.

I have a 28' Class C and a 28' 5er. The 5er does have a Super-slide, so it seems palatial in comparison; but even if it had NO slide, it still gives a LOT more living area. If I was going to stay put for a month or so - I'd go with a 5er.

The main reason we went with a 5er was having a more separated bedroom and living area. If you're by yourself, that shouldn't be a big deal. You can tow a car with an A that you can get around very well with, while the truck you'll need for a 5er will be bigger and get potentially much poorer mileage. Maintenance costs of the truck will be much less than for an A though. I'd be hard pressed to make up my mind myself. I'd have to make a list of things I really wanted, things I'd like to have, and things I didn't want first. Then find a really big dealership or RV show and walk through a lot of them to get a feel for what's available.

Living space vs having maybe a slight advantage of some convenience while on the road. Toad vs truck. Those are the only two issues that are important imo.Since you're the only driver that amounts to getting out of your truck and walking to the fifth wheel door, opening it and going inside to take a leak. Vs getting up out of the MH seat and walking to the door to do the same.Setup is such an overblown thing its not even worth considering. I could train a chimp to setup any rv.Toad vs truck pick one I don't see the big deal but some people can't drive a truck for whatever reason.Fifth wheels have far superior living space and internal storage. If you aren't traveling all the time then a MH's advantages become pretty minimal unless you are completely adverse to driving a truck around.

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waltbennett
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
The main reason we went with a 5er was having a more separated bedroom and living area. If you're by yourself, that shouldn't be a big deal. You can tow a car with an A that you can get around very well with, while the truck you'll need for a 5er will be bigger and get potentially much poorer mileage. Maintenance costs of the truck will be much less than for an A though. I'd be hard pressed to make up my mind myself. I'd have to make a list of things I really wanted, things I'd like to have, and things I didn't want first. Then find a really big dealership or RV show and walk through a lot of them to get a feel for what's available.
Deb_and_Ed_M
Explorer II
Mar 04, 2014
I have a 28' Class C and a 28' 5er. The 5er does have a Super-slide, so it seems palatial in comparison; but even if it had NO slide, it still gives a LOT more living area. If I was going to stay put for a month or so - I'd go with a 5er.
rollindownthero
Explorer II
Mar 04, 2014
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.
GASMAN6674
Explorer
Mar 04, 2014
Class A will be easier to set up in my opinion but the reason we went to a 5er is the mobility once your set up. If you get a small dingy then its a toss up. Find the one you like the best and go for it.

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