Full Time 5th Wheel.

Dually or SRW? Unless you are going to upgrade to a newer truck I think you are going to want to settle for something lighter than a larger Mobile Suites.

Wait is always an issue on big RVs for yer round living.

The Mobil Sweets really do have more wait.

Mobile Sweets. lol

I like to proof read my posts before hitting the Post Message button. But it's good for a laugh. Thanks.

BTW, your truck won't handle the weight of a MS.

WE FTd in a 34' 5th wheel for 7 yrs.

Roughly 280 sq/ft

40' is only going to get you and extra 40 sq/ft (320 sq/ft)
But is going to limit some places due to length

Unless you plan on new truck keep what you have and go.
Mobile Suites....not enough truck plain & simple

As for 'weather'..if your current 5vr does not have an enclosed belly.....slap some insulation up in there, run a furnace duct down into area around tanks and enclose it with sheets of coroplast (sign shops/hardware box stores and self tapping screws)

Besides..when FTng.........follow the SUN

Always wait on our sweetie!

Wife and I are full timing in AF 32-5M. Well insulated and solidly built...GVWR 16500. At 36' we feel like we have plenty of room and lots of storage without being so big that getting in and out of places is a huge problem. Currently pulling with a F350 6.2l gasser but its at the limit of its towing capacity so we ordered a F450 diesel.

2oldman wrote:
The Mobil Sweets really do have more wait.

Sum of ewe are sew mien.

Good for BB-TX, blueglide, and Old-Biscuit, for giving a new member, some helpful/useful information, regarding his question, in very first post.

Welcome to the forum thdunn!! Lots of good people here! Hope your future full time adventure works for you! Like mentioned, you may want to start out with current rig, before investing in whole new one. If all goes well, you can always update to a new rig.

Good luck!!

Jerry

See the 5th wheel in my signature. Your truck will handle it, if it is DRW.