If you have, would love to know the reasons why!

We just went from a Winnebago class a to crossroads 5er. Some reasons in no particular orderI didn't like towing a carWanted a room for kidsHaving a truck again is handyMiss hydraulic jacksKids enjoyed watching tv while sitting on couch going down road. These are just random thoughts. Really biggest reason is the cruiser that we bought is handed down our favorite layout. Truck is the less important part really. What's your thoughts?

I think it's pretty ingenious to reverse the question for the motorhome crowd. You get answers from both sides that way. Not sure your motive though, unless you are debating between the two. That said, you will find numerous threads on this same subject that include various opinions. You will hear how much freedom a motorhome provides going down the road, unless you are driving, of course, and how a fifth wheel may have more useable space and a better bang for the buck.We have had 5 fifth wheels and 2 motorhomes, one gas and one dp, in the past 45 years. We had the gas motorhome 2 years, couldn't get it to drive straight no matter how much I flogged it with my wallet. Then had the dp for 7 years and it finally wore me down with the expense of ownership, especially in the maintenance and repair department. Too many moving parts to go wrong. Our current rig has been a joy comparatively with basically nothing in the way of repairs in 4 full seasons of 3 to 4 month use each season, plus a bunch of miles. I am in my comfort zone with a fifth wheel and never was with the motorhomes. I personally don't care what someone else wants or owns because each of us have a reason for getting what we did, and you know what, they are all valid to that person. Here is the bottom line: Once you get there they are all just a house on wheels.

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Went from FW to a MH. Which gives the same diff's only in reverse!For me it was the ability to just pull into a CG, put it in park and open a cold one. THAT doesn't happen with a FW or TT. You are out there setting up forever and then reversing the whole process when it's time to leave.

Anyone switch from a motor home to a fifth wheel?

sayoung
Explorer
May 30, 2016
We went from MH to no RV for awhile simply cause a guy offered a lot of money for the MH we had,the couple liked it way more than we did.
I just wanted a 5er when we got back to rv-ing. Now that We are retired , MH is looking like what we want to go back to.Its just harder to climb the bedroom steps is probably all there is to reason.
Still like the 5er but we are looking at possible switch.Problem is we want one of those really nice ones and they just are expensive.
Sinbadman5024
Explorer
May 29, 2016
We have just gone from Class A gas to a 5er. Our reasons were...

Take the truck to go anywhere
More for our money
Less maintenance/cost on the chassis
Better range towing
Less insurance

We already had the truck and was just an easy switch for us. Our 5er also has a generator installed, making it similar to out MH.
northmeck0255
Explorer
May 29, 2016
https://youtu.be/9LkLeljt4t0

What do you think happened to the person making the cheese sandwich???
Traveler_II
Explorer
May 29, 2016
In retirement during 17 years we've had 5 RV's, 3 MH's and 2 fivers, we like what ever RV we have at the time, you just can't beat the RV lifestyle If someone ask after having both which ONE would we pick I'd have to go with the motorhomes. Many reasons, but one big one for us is the big truck we need to pull the fiver, they are just too awkward For us we've felt the need to buy a second car, while the truck sits in the garage for half the year and the car the other half. We would rather pull a car behind a MH to go sightseeing or shopping and go down to one vehicle. It's true a nice fiver with a truck cost less than a many MH's but I vote for the MH.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
May 29, 2016
Our lady friend got up and lost the use of her new shoulder when the husband did a little wiggle and she hit the corner of the kitchen cabinet. Middle entry so the cabinet was a corner next to the steps.

chevman
Michelle_S
Explorer III
May 29, 2016
To add to the "Everything flyinng in a collision". You always here the MH folks talk about using the bathroom, making lunch, or getting a soda while traveling down the road. Sounds really nice, but how many times have you been cutoff requireing hitting the brakes hard. What happens to the person wandering around when the driver hits those brakes? And if you have traveled more that a few miles, you know it's not an "If", but more a "When", and it's not something you can plan on. Would hate to see that person going through that big front windowshield.
larry_barnhart
Explorer
May 29, 2016
Every friend we have with a MH tell about the dollars to keep them on the road. Hard to believe some times. Almost $10,000 for a new radiator. 3rd one since 04. This last one was on them. I do believe the size of the wallet is everything. Stress level is very important for owning any rv.

chevman
northmeck0255
Explorer
May 29, 2016
It's simple. MH's don't undergo NHTSA crash testing. Roll one over on a freeway off ramp and it turns to balsa wood.

My Ram has certified crash rating, multiple airbags, and seat restraints for all passengers.

The real problem with a motorhome collision is that all the junk inside the coach will fly forward in a crash - including cabinets, seats, appliances, contents of cabinet and drawers (including all the knives in your kitchen). And unbelted children in the back will fly forward until they hit you in the back of the head.

We owned a DP, and don't miss coughing up big $$$ on 12R22.5 truck tires, air brakes, or heavy diesel maintenance.

If you have, or can justify, a 1 ton diesel pickup the fiver is clearly the best "bang for the buck"!!
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
May 29, 2016
I have about 200K invested in this combo. To get a similar MH in quality I would spend at least 400K or more, then there is the expense of a hitch and toad. I would assume insurance would be more for the MH and Toad.

The comments I hear most from the husband why a MH they will say they like seeing out ahead while driving. MH owners that have owned a 5er will say they miss all the room in a 5er. Most people I have talked to will say they prefer a 5er after owning both of similar length and quality.
magic43
Explorer
May 29, 2016
There are distinct advantages/disadvantages to each, most if not all of which have already been identified. We went from a TT to a Class C, another Class C, then picked up an Outfitter TC, (which we still have) and now have a FW.