5th wheel vs. MH advice
Hi All, We currently have a 30 ft. travel trailer which we do love but are getting to the point of upgrading. At this point we are looking for something with a little more room, self-leveling, easi...
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ducksquasher wrote:
We are looking at buying a new truck and then a 5th wheel and we start thinking that we could probably buy a Class C and a small SUV to tow for about the same price as a truck and 5th wheel depending on options, model, etc.
I don't agree. I've spent months comparing the prices of different RV configurations and a 5th wheel will cost significantly less. For the same size, age, amenities, and quality I would say the comparison goes about like this, if you are comparing to a Class A plus a toad costing $100K. These are ballpark numbers, but not unreasonable. Sure you can get the Class C for the same price if it's older or smaller or if you don't buy a toad, but I'm talking comparable units with a toad.
Finally, I don't mind buying a used trailer, but a used Class A or C is not for me after reading stories of people being stalled on the road waiting days for their mobile home to be repaired. RV repairs won't be nearly are stressful to me with a truck and trailer.
Class A plus a toad - $100K
Class C plus a toad - $90K
5th wheel and truck - $70K
Bumper pull and truck - $60K
