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memtb
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Jan 30, 2018

A True “4” Season 5er

If anyone was disappointed in their 5er during the last cool weather, and may be interested in one of the best “winter capable” 5er’s produced ( and wanting used)...there is a bunch of Tetons on RVT and RVTrader. The majority of them are very reasonably priced. Most are the lower end line of Tetons, but still quality units ( better than many of today’s high end units) We have no idea of the condition of these, but they may be something to consider, if you want a “cold weather” RV. We’ve owned several Tetons, and have spent many nights in ours at 20 below F and colder, without a freezing issue. OTHER, than a rear kitchen model, with a fold down bumper, offering storage (spare tire, tools, etc.). Ours would freeze the kitchen water anytime it went below 5 degrees F. One of those things that “looked good on paper”, but “failed miserably “!

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  • Second on OutdoorRV mfg. This guy just bought a F30RLS FW and is living in the mountains of Idaho this winter. Check it out.

    //KMac
  • Arctic Fox, Nash and OUtdoor RV are all good in the cold .
  • My Arctic Fox is rated as 4 season - plus it's equipped with dual pane windows. But this is mostly lost on me as I am a wuss (fair weather) So Cal camper. I suppose it's not a total loss as the extra insulation helps in hot weather too.
  • Interesting topic. A friend just bought a Cedar Creek Hathaway Edition by Forest River which he was told was a four season unit. Do you mean he will be disappointed when he takes it back up North and experiences single digit temperatures??
  • Tetons.....good solid heavy units built in Casper until foreclosure in 2008



    Also consider NUWA 5th wheels......USED (again 2008 hit many RV Mfgs hard)

    While FTng spent several weeks in COLD weather .....-19*F was lowest.

    Stayed roasty/toasty and no freeze issues.

    Propane and good insulation are key to cold weather RVng
  • LadyRVer wrote:
    I used to work for a dealer who sold Teton's. They were an awesome unit back then and known as a four-season fifth-wheel. Well made, but a tad on the heavy side.


    Very true! You can’t bring a “timid” truck to the party! Most of these units are of the “lighter” variety.... though still a bit heavy!
  • I used to work for a dealer who sold Teton's. They were an awesome unit back then and known as a four-season fifth-wheel. Well made, but a tad on the heavy side.