FULL TIMING IN A FIFTH WHEEL
I am planning on full timing it for a couple years starting next year. I have been looking at RV's vs. 5th wheels and am leaning towards a 5th wheel for the main reason I am still working at Freelance...
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We’ve had both motorhomes and 5th wheels. You’re right about having more room in a fiver than a MH of the same size, but you will have more storage in MH. We never worried to much about weight with a MH, but it is something we are away watching in a fiver. With a MH you can pull a car, nice to get around in, with your fiver you will need a big pick-up, suggest a one-ton maybe bigger depending on what you have for a trailer.
On a fiver look for a good sturdy frame with good suspension and good tires. Having a good hitch and pin will take a lot of stress off both your truck and especially the trailer. A good used rig is a good way to go, just get one that is designed for full timing. Age on a good one is not a real problem, but have it checked out by someone knowledgeable.
On a MH most of the time you need a generator because you need to use the AC when driving to keep cool, not always true with a fiver. The main thing we’ve found with a generator is you need to use them or you will have problems. So if you plan to camp where you won’t have power you will need one.
You can get satellite Internet or check this out Millenicom Sales sales@millenicom.com
On a fiver look for a good sturdy frame with good suspension and good tires. Having a good hitch and pin will take a lot of stress off both your truck and especially the trailer. A good used rig is a good way to go, just get one that is designed for full timing. Age on a good one is not a real problem, but have it checked out by someone knowledgeable.
On a MH most of the time you need a generator because you need to use the AC when driving to keep cool, not always true with a fiver. The main thing we’ve found with a generator is you need to use them or you will have problems. So if you plan to camp where you won’t have power you will need one.
You can get satellite Internet or check this out Millenicom Sales sales@millenicom.com
