Best Fiver these days

steelshooter wrote:
I hope I am not opening to big of a can of worms here. It has been years since we were looking at RV's. The wife thinks we need to research a new fiver. I know years ago a lot of people said stay away from this model or that one. Don't buy anything with a Lippert frame. So we are getting back into the market and I would like suggestions from you folks on how the different brands stack up. About her only must have is a dual entry camper. I would like to stay under 38 feet but those seem hard to find. Currently we have a 2007 Fleetwood Regal 325RKTS. Let me know what you think, Or tell me about your rig.
Thanks

I don't think there is a best, all have their issues. Most also have the Lippert frame system. I personally have not had any issues with the ones I have had. Find what you like , and go from there.

I don't know about dual entry , not many fifth wheels have two entry doors. They are out there but its pretty limited . Good luck with your choice .

We have a duel entry doors. Its a montana high country model 374fl. Front living room with the second door in front of the washroom at back on drivers side of coach. Kinda strange but works if your at a big site.

Lippert builds what the Manufacturer specs plain and simple. Most want light and cheap!

Very rare to hear of a DRV frame issue.

In general they are built in similar fashion.
To avoid the Lippert frame, you could go to the Pacific NW Builders, Arctic Fox and Outdoors RV, both are considered above average, and I believe build their own frames.
Others with loyal followings due to better than the rest of the pack customer service are likely Grand Design, K-Z, and Jayco.
Keystone and Forest River are back in the pack.
Some will disagree with the order I listed them in, but I dont think too many will go too far outside these positions with the only caveat being the higher end units from some Keystone and FR products may have slightly better Q&A than their mid grade and down units.
Happy hunting

The best RV is the floor plan that suits your needs and is in your price range.
The all have issues some more that others, but even the Top Top of the line units still have their problems.
There was a Luxe in a recent Trailer Life that was over $200K MSRP.

I'd keep the one I have. You know all the bugs and have probably worked them out and modified the rig to suit your lifestyle. It's fun to look but you will take a bath on buying new.

Compromising layout for two doors isn’t a path I’d take.

At 200K large I'm buying sticks and bricks 3 miles from a southern beach and keeping our 2014 5er for a few years.

Find a model that has the floorplan and features you want AND is in your price range and go from there.

I purchased a Grand Design Reflection 27RL in 2017 based on the reviews stating how Grand Design stood behind their products. Well Grand Design got bought out by Winnebago and there is no customer service any longer. I have had many issues including AC replacement and total frame rust and got absolutely no help from Grand Design.

The majority have Lippert frames and I don't know of any that have dual entry doors.

I wish you well and safe travels

Dave

"There was a Luxe in a recent Trailer Life that was over $200K MSRP."

Our DRV probably "LISTED" at about 180k and we paid $130,000.