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fireman93514
Explorer
Sep 06, 2013

going back to a 5er

Finally decided it's time to get rid of the MH. We have had 5ers before. So far the front runner is the wildcat. we saw the F282RK at the dealer yesterday. We really liked this rig except for the refrigerator being blocked when the slide is closed. DW likes the F261RK because you can access the frig with the slide closed and it has an all in one bath. This is in the 1/2 ton series. We will be towing with a 3/4 ton diesel PU. There is only five inches difference in length. so that is not an issue.

Any pro's or con's? Does any one have any comments on Wildcats?

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  • the_bear_II's avatar
    the_bear_II
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    6 inches made a difference in our 5th wheel

    The 32 footer vs our 38 footer.... with the 38 footer we have a 6 inch deeper counter at the rear in the kitchen area, our counter will hold a plate or appliances where the 32 footer would not.

    Plus there is a closet by the entry door large enough for a stackable W/D. No space for the W/D in the 32 footer. We use the W/D often.
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    powderman426 wrote:
    I for one would never buy a unit where the refrigerator or the bathroom was not accessibly with the slide closed. If they didn't put enough thought into designing it than that, can you imagine what else they may have not given thought to or cut a corner to save a few bucks? No thanks. Even if it didn't mean anything to you, what if you ever decide to sell? I have seen this question posed before and many more indicated it was a deal breaker for them. Give it some serious thought. JMO


    That really doesn't make sense since some of the best made units have floor plan issues. IMO floor plan and quality aren't synonymous.
  • powderman426's avatar
    powderman426
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    I for one would never buy a unit where the refrigerator or the bathroom was not accessibly with the slide closed. If they didn't put enough thought into designing it than that, can you imagine what else they may have not given thought to or cut a corner to save a few bucks? No thanks. Even if it didn't mean anything to you, what if you ever decide to sell? I have seen this question posed before and many more indicated it was a deal breaker for them. Give it some serious thought. JMO
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Sep 06, 2013
    Jack_Diane_Freedom wrote:
    No comments on Wildcats but will comment on fridge access. Our current trailer one cannot access the fridge with the slide closed and it is a non issue. If we need to get into the fridge while in transit we just open the slide enough to get out what we want and close again which is very infrequently. Takes all of 30 seconds. Do not see why it would be a problem.


    I have a cabinet or two that I can't access when traveling due to the slide. But like mentioned above, just hit the switch and run the slide out a foot or two. Very Easy and fast.
  • gjwarneke's avatar
    gjwarneke
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    We can not get in our fridge either because of slide but has been a non issue, as said above we just let slide out to get what we need if needed. But the all-in-one stand alone bathroom!! We love it! And we need not move any slides to use if we are traveling.
  • Jack_Diane_Free's avatar
    Jack_Diane_Free
    Explorer
    Sep 06, 2013
    No comments on Wildcats but will comment on fridge access. Our current trailer one cannot access the fridge with the slide closed and it is a non issue. If we need to get into the fridge while in transit we just open the slide enough to get out what we want and close again which is very infrequently. Takes all of 30 seconds. Do not see why it would be a problem.

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