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jkdairy
Explorer
Dec 08, 2013

Compare some 5th wheel brands for a family on a budget

My wife and I have 4 kids ranging in age from 9 to 1 year old. We want to buy a new 5th wheel to take on summer trips all over the West and sometimes to the Midwest. Would be 10-14 day trips plus al...
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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Dec 08, 2013
Look for a 2-3 yr. old model.......already has taken the hit on depreciation and the 'bugs/problems' have probably already be addressed.

Nothing worst then having a new rig in dealership shop getting warranty items taken care of...which can leave you without the rig for months at a time.

And YES....make sure the trailer GVWR and Pin Weight (20% of trailer GVWR......forget the 'dry' weight numbers) is within the ratings of your '08 2500.

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