How old is your fifth-wheel?
I bought my RV new in 2003. That makes it 12 years old. I was hot to buy a new fifth-wheel until I saw the prices and layouts. The one I was looking at was longer, heavier and cost 1 1/2 times as much...
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J&E wrote:
I bought my RV new in 2003. That makes it 12 years old. I was hot to buy a new fifth-wheel until I saw the prices and layouts. The one I was looking at was longer, heavier and cost 1 1/2 times as much as mine. I think I am over the, "New fifth-wheel Fever". I have a small amount of damage on both rear skirts from tire blowouts. I am going to the factory to have that fixed, a new rubber roof installed, and the slide out seals inspected.
The reason for posting this is to see if any of you have kept your fifth-wheel as long as I have. I hope I am not making a mistake by keeping it. I know things wear out. I do have a new furnace and new TVs. I just got the hide-a-bed couch cushions refoamed with firmer foam. I am going to be 79, if all goes well, and could not justify a new RV at this time of my life.
Looking for your opinions,
Thank you.
I have an '04, and it's in excellent structural condition. The AZ sun has taken its toll on seals, graphics and plastics, though. I would keep it, and sink some bucks in it for major upkeep, but the wife just can't handle the low-profile any more. Were I to keep it, I'd probably do a roll-on EDPM "liquid rubber" roof first thing. I wouldn't replace it as I've been quoted over 50% of its current value just to do it, and that's just not worth it.
Lyle
