Generic questions about 5-ers
My only experience with owning RV's is Class A motor homes. As we look to part time next year (3-6 mos at a time) I am looking at new MH's. But I am curious about fifth wheels. They certainly offer mo...
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way2roll wrote:
I can say the truck is more important that the FW, so I will likely lean more towards the truck I need for use every day and buy a FW that can be towed with it than vice versa. If I were full timing maybe the other way around. But I have no other use for a dually. This trip next year is a US tour approx 3-6 mos. After that we will probably make extended trips, but there will be large gaps in our travel. I can't justify buying more truck than I need. If that means a smaller/lighter FW, so be it. If we decide to sell the S&B and start full timing after next year, I would opt for a 40-45' DP or a larger FW and possibly a dually. But a truck and camper that big just makes no sense right now.
Buying the truck is not totally about money. It's about buying the truck to meet your needs.
The difference in price between a 1 ton truck and a dually is not as much as you think. If you are even considering a 5th wheel you need at least a 1 ton SRW truck.
