buy new or used Fifth wheel

Used if you want to save like 30 - 50 percent. RV's lose their value SUPER fast!

In regards to the OP (Original Post), as I saw already mentioned, if money is no object then its up to whatever you're looking for. But as it is with most people whereby money is an object, I would suggest looking for used. There are tons of RV/trailers out there for sale on the used market. And dealer "used" will be more expensive too. "New" is always nice and fun no matter what you're buying but honestly I cant figure out for the life of me what cost so much in the RV/trailer industry which justifies the insanely high prices these things go for. Or.....is it that people just pay it? Who can afford something almost expensive as your house but you only use two to three times a year? Plus if you're lucky enough to have room to park it at your house otherwise you have to pay more money to park it somewhere.

If you're a savvy/wise shopper then you can find some great opportunities buying used. Not all stuff is beat up or abused and stay away from anything lived in. When we were looking for a trailer, we mistakenly stopped in at the dealer and sat in some new models. Yes, they are very attractive and smell nice but the stratosphere sticker price makes them terribly ugly to me. So instead we looked around for about 2 years and found a trailer 6 years old in great condition that worked for us. And it was around 1/4 of its original sticker price. That said, we had the time to look around and were in no hurry as we had particular features in mind.

I buy most of my bigger ticket items used. Lots and lots of good used stuff out there. Don't kow how they can sell new stuff :)

One thing I like, no warranty hassles. It breaks, its yours :)

New or used? If money is not an issue I'd look for floor plan, build quality, and glitz/glam in that order (glitz/glam is only place new/used comes into play). If you'd rather spend less than more, you'll do much better used.

Given your first TT lasted 9 months, I wouldn't bet that you're buying your last trailer yet. Again a vote towards used, unless money doesn't matter.

We just came back from a winter month in TX and drove through Chanute KS (about 600miles from you I believe). Long story short, we're going back in a couple weeks to pick up our 2005 NuWa 5er. They have a large selection of very nice used units, and we've been very impressed with them. I'd recommend you browse their inventory online (nuwa.com) and you might find it worth a long days drive...

First off what is OP? I'm new at this and don't know what intials mean. Next Thank you all for the input cause now I have done nothing but look on the internet at fifth wheels and my eyes see them in my sleep. lol but I am getting a lot of info! I have started a list of what we want in a 5er (see I'm learning).

Green728, did you read what the OP said about weight? Craig

I bought a used Forest River Sierra, It was in Brand New Condition. I vote for used. Just look around till you find the right one.

1st you have tires on the rear that are likely able to carry 6,000 lbs. Check the tire sidewalls for capacity at max psi. For accurate numbers, weigh your trucks rear axle with the entire family and pets, full of fuel. Then add in the weight of a 5th wheel hitch and any thing you plan on hauling in the bed. Subtract this total from your tires capacity and this is the pin weight you can safely carry.

Example, My 5er's dry pin weigh is listed as 1500 lbs. Ahh but that nice big basement, the closets, cabinets it's now up to over 2500 lbs. It would be hard to keep a 10,000 lb GVW 5er's pin weight under 2,000 lbs.

Explored new and used RVs (all types) at the RV show in Quartzsite, AZ this year.......After seeing what used were being sold for after 2-3 yrs, I will NEVER buy new! Some were less than 1/2 original price!!!

donasmocha wrote:
Ok new question: for you full timers do ya'll think that the trailers from say anything before 2010 back to 2005 are better built than todays techno ultr lite trailers? Our issues have to do with us staying in places for months at a time, and different weather issues so we are trying to determine which is the way to go. Weight doesn't have a issue in this. we want something that will last say at least 5 years and not rust out. we don't abuse or stuff if that helps

I'm sorry, but weight absolutely has an issue in this. There are plenty of fivers out there that will easily overload your tow vehicle. We were looking used ourselves when we upgraded from a TT to a FW to get the best value. We were visiting a dealer to look at a used unit he had. While there it happened. My wife walked into a new one that was on the lot that was "the one". We had done our research, compared brand and prices, compared floorplans, chosen colors, etc and it fit everything. And as fate would have it, it was a discontinued floor plan and on clearance to make room for the unit taking its place in the line up. We knew they were eager to move it so we got it even sweeter than advertised. Now, I said all that to say this. Look at as many as you can stand. And when you are done...look some more. You never know what's out there, and when you find "the one", you will know it. New or used is up to you and what you want in a unit and wish to spend. Be open to both options, but in the end, buy what you want and what you like. Cause if your not completely satisfied and happy with it, it really doesn't matter if a few bucks were saved.