fj12ryder wrote:If you level side to side do you just use the rear scissor jacks in the rear or do front jacks need adjusting also? What is involved with disconnecting the hitch from the truck bed?Gjac wrote:Well, it seems like most Class A motorhomes are towing a car to drive around when parked, so you're looking at two vehicles anyway...much of the time anyway.Lantley wrote:I have a Class A now and was wondering about this very issue. How much more work is it to set up a 5th wheel? Is leveling a chore? Is a 5th wheel still cheaper if you have to buy a new truck to tow it? One distinct advantage I see is if you get a small enough 5th wheel(28 ft or less) that can be towed with a SRW truck you can always use it for a second vehicle.jffnkrn wrote:
Jay 58,
just curious as to what made you decide on going 5th wheel as we had been contemplating going motor home? If you care to share
While I consider a 5th wheel to be more work and less convenient than a motorhome. A 5th wheel provides equal amounts of space to a class A and cost a lot less. A 5th wheels gives you more bang for the buck.
The downside is 5'er is not as user friendly as a motorhome.
As far as leveling, it's definitely not going to be as quick as a 6-point or 4 point leveling system. But it doesn't really take that long. I pull into the spot I'm going park, if not level side-to-sied, then I put down a block or two, then pull on to them and chock the wheels. Drop the front stabilizers, unhook the truck and level front-to-back. Hooking up power, water, and sewer is basically the same.
Gjac wrote:Well, it seems like most Class A motorhomes are towing a car to drive around when parked, so you're looking at two vehicles anyway...much of the time anyway.Lantley wrote:I have a Class A now and was wondering about this very issue. How much more work is it to set up a 5th wheel? Is leveling a chore? Is a 5th wheel still cheaper if you have to buy a new truck to tow it? One distinct advantage I see is if you get a small enough 5th wheel(28 ft or less) that can be towed with a SRW truck you can always use it for a second vehicle.jffnkrn wrote:
Jay 58,
just curious as to what made you decide on going 5th wheel as we had been contemplating going motor home? If you care to share
While I consider a 5th wheel to be more work and less convenient than a motorhome. A 5th wheel provides equal amounts of space to a class A and cost a lot less. A 5th wheels gives you more bang for the buck.
The downside is 5'er is not as user friendly as a motorhome.
Gjac wrote:Lantley wrote:I have a Class A now and was wondering about this very issue. How much more work is it to set up a 5th wheel? Is leveling a chore? Is a 5th wheel still cheaper if you have to buy a new truck to tow it? One distinct advantage I see is if you get a small enough 5th wheel(28 ft or less) that can be towed with a SRW truck you can always use it for a second vehicle.jffnkrn wrote:
Jay 58,
just curious as to what made you decide on going 5th wheel as we had been contemplating going motor home? If you care to share
While I consider a 5th wheel to be more work and less convenient than a motorhome. A 5th wheel provides equal amounts of space to a class A and cost a lot less. A 5th wheels gives you more bang for the buck.
The downside is 5'er is not as user friendly as a motorhome.
Lantley wrote:I have a Class A now and was wondering about this very issue. How much more work is it to set up a 5th wheel? Is leveling a chore? Is a 5th wheel still cheaper if you have to buy a new truck to tow it? One distinct advantage I see is if you get a small enough 5th wheel(28 ft or less) that can be towed with a SRW truck you can always use it for a second vehicle.jffnkrn wrote:
Jay 58,
just curious as to what made you decide on going 5th wheel as we had been contemplating going motor home? If you care to share
While I consider a 5th wheel to be more work and less convenient than a motorhome. A 5th wheel provides equal amounts of space to a class A and cost a lot less. A 5th wheels gives you more bang for the buck.
The downside is 5'er is not as user friendly as a motorhome.
jffnkrn wrote:
Jay 58,
just curious as to what made you decide on going 5th wheel as we had been contemplating going motor home? If you care to share
kellertx5er wrote:ACZL wrote:
Anyone notice how there seems to be a lot more posts under the 5th wheel section of RV compared to the other types? Just seems to me more questions/topics about them. Plus, from my blind eye observation, appear to be gaining in popularity.
Most will fall into one of the following categories:
- "Can my XXXXX truck pull a YYYY fifth wheel?"
- "Are there any 1/2 ton towable 5th wheels?" (YES)
- "Do I need a 350/3500 or will my 250/2500 truck work?"
I'm sure there are others like these which have been beaten to death.
