A change is coming..
I have owned three class A's over the years. I just sold my last one, a 2002 Fleetwood Southwind 37U. I have enjoyed my class A's, but for several reasons I feel a 5th wheel is the way for me to go no...
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I think the difference for you will be like night and day. We have had several fifth wheels and 2 motorhomes. The first motorhome was a gas which was a nightmare to drive. It wandered all over the road. The second was a 39' diesel pusher which was much better to drive but would still get some pushing by trucks and wind even after I added Koni shocks, front and rear stabilizer bars and a Safe-T-Plus steering stabilizer. Getting rid of the Goodyear tires also helped some but even after that I still had to pay attention or it would wander a bit.
When we changed to our current rig 2 years ago I was absolutely amazed at the stability, even with the passing trucks and side winds. We did get some chucking which I addressed by adding a set of Air Lift suspension bags. My mistake was trying to get by with a truck that would do the job but pushed the limits. We are trading in our 2012 GMC 3500 single rear wheel for a 2015 dually. I suspect the ride will be even better especially with the Hensley BD3 air ride hitch I recently got.
Craig's wife and mine must be related because mine was very unhappy at first. She loved the freedom the motorhome gave her going down the road. It took a while but she is over it and loves the room and comfort the fifth wheel gives us.
You made a really nice choice for a rig. You will enjoy it.
When we changed to our current rig 2 years ago I was absolutely amazed at the stability, even with the passing trucks and side winds. We did get some chucking which I addressed by adding a set of Air Lift suspension bags. My mistake was trying to get by with a truck that would do the job but pushed the limits. We are trading in our 2012 GMC 3500 single rear wheel for a 2015 dually. I suspect the ride will be even better especially with the Hensley BD3 air ride hitch I recently got.
Craig's wife and mine must be related because mine was very unhappy at first. She loved the freedom the motorhome gave her going down the road. It took a while but she is over it and loves the room and comfort the fifth wheel gives us.
You made a really nice choice for a rig. You will enjoy it.
