I just read this months Trailer Life article on Space Craft, the custom 5th wheel builder, and I am intrigued. We are planning to move from our TT to a 5th next year and go full time. I like the idea of working directly with the builder and not with a dealership. I like to hear if anyone has had any experience dealing with this company.

No experience, just know that you need DEEP pockets to order one.

When I was growing up my parents had Spacecraft truck campers. The owner of Spacecraft then was John May (could be wrong on the last name). He made a very good product. That was all my parents would buy. He stood behind his units extremely well and did corrections even when they were out of warranty. Now I am 66 years old so that was a while back. Isn't the owner of Spacecraft now his daughter? If so I bet the pride in product is still there.

We have friends that have had them build a custom fiver. They are one great quality rig, and the company really stands behind their work, but they really are pricy. If you've got the coin, it's a great way to go.

wannabervin wrote: I like the idea of working directly with the builder and not with a dealership. Another option to work directly with the manufacturer is Luxe. We chose not to purchase their product due to the lack of service facilities throughout the US.

Go over to RVNetwork.com (Escapees forum) and ask around. There is also a facebook site that is private but you can ask to join. There are several folks I know of that fulltime in SpaceCraft RV's

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jims1
Explorer
Sep 21, 2016
$150's +
Same prices as a full Elite DRV.

Here are some links for those that like to shop
http://spacecraftmfg.com/
http://www.horizonsrv.com/

You need a minimum of a late model 3500, preferably a 4500/450 +
Most pull the 40ft+ units with MDT's and HDT's
A Space Craft 44' unit that we are considering to have built has an estimated weight of 26000lbs with a pin weight of 7000lbs.
ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Sep 21, 2016
"Wannaberin" -

For custom build fifth wheels - New Horizons is tough to beat!

The "go to" guy (besides NH factory) is Jack Mayer on the SKP's
HDT forum.

He is a NH "Ambassador" - which means he takes his NH 5th to shows, etc.
Also, he is on (owns) his second one - both designed to his specs.

For lots of details and extensive info on his NH - go to the
Escapees HDT forums and this topic.....

"Our New 44.5' New Horizons"

Also check out his web site - which is in his sig in that thread.
Besides lots of misc great info (tow vehicles, etc) - his website has extensive info on the (his) 2015 NH, with additional links with videos of the factory, etc.
(No need to read through posts to the thread above)

BTW - The tow vehicle of choice for a Spacecraft or a New Horizons
is a singled or tandem HDT. You will find those on the same SKP (HDT) forum.

Why not a MDT? - the HDT is/was *originally* intended for over the road use - with driver convenience, comfort, unmatched HP and TQ and -unlike an MDT- can be licensed as a Motor Home in many states.

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