A change is coming..

All I can say, is I would go drive all three pickup trucks on the market. You might be surprised which one you liked the best. Chris

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.

Couple things I would like to add to your first experiance. When I went from Class A to 5th wheel the wife was not a happy camper. You have to remember you are riding in a TRUCK and no matter how nice it looks its a truck. I installed 5th AB pin box to help with the chucking. I was even thinking of getting air ride seats but the cost was way to much. Just a little warning.

Second once you get your rig take it a empty parking lot and pratice, pratice. Pratice backing, right turns stopping get some traffic cones to help you.

Our DRV should be in early May and can't wait to get out of the class A. Get some practice backing in and enjoy your new unit.

You won't get that wallowing effect from wind and semis or the rolling in corners you feel in a bus. You will know the trailer is there and I'd advise an air ride hitch to minimize the effects of the trailer on the truck.

That's a mighty nice rig your getting and BIG TOO. Not too sure your going to be any better off with wind and big rigs though. I have never driven a class A but I would think it isan't any worse than a 38ft fifth wheel. Just give your wife some Vicodin and just tell her its much better, she might never notice :-)