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steelshooter
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Apr 28, 2020

Best Fiver these days

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

    Very rare to hear of a DRV frame issue.

  • 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.
  • 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 .