Full Timing Tourist Needs Advice
Hi all, We have been reseaching and researching but there must be people out there who have done what we intend and can give some good advice. We are New Zealander's and plan this November to arrive...
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Jarallis wrote:
Need advice on best 5th wheel and pickup truck about 28 to 30' long with rear living room,quality construction up to $35k all up. Wanted a 2005 plus 5th wheel and pickup with less than 75,000 miles. Only for 2 people but reliable so we can put into storage as intend to use over next 6 to 8 years.
I was a little confused as to your price target. 35K for everything may me a little low, if you want a newer truck, camper, hitch.
As to trucks, I think Ford had some issues with their engines 2006 and older. Dodge and Chevy might be a better choice. Finding good used diesel trucks can be a real challenge also. Lots of older Fords are available, because of all the engine issues they had. Specifically, it was the 6.0 liter diesel engines that gave Ford so many issues. I would stay away from the Ford 6.0 diesel.
As to fifth wheels, there are many many brands out there. The higher end brands are considered to be Hitchhiker, Carriage, Mobile Suites, Artic Fox, and a couple others.
After that, I would list Heartland, Jayco, and Keystone. Others?? One good thing about buying a used fifth wheel, many of the problems may have been fixed already by the first owner. Unfortunately, new fifth wheels (maybe not the upper end brands) in this country are known to come with many problems that have to be fixed by the owners.
