I'm so new I don't even have an RV

Good choice in doing your research first then purchasing what you want.
The wife and I had agreed that we would eventually retire to full time status and set up a plan of milestones to do exactly that. We have looked at 5ers for the last 15 years, deciding what we liked and didn't like in different brand offerings. Three years ago we decided on a weight limit and purchased a Ram 2500 6.4l Hemi to keep our max. tow weight to under 16,000. This year we found our rig, a Sprinter that has a loaded GVWR of 14,000. Already planned out a second run to get better acquainted with it.

Thanks for all the advise and feedback.

If you want the best you don't have to buy used. Buy a 2018 f350 Platinum dually diesel and a new, New Horizons Majestic 5th wheel. You could be done shopping next week.


Edit: I lied. To get the best you might want to go used and buy a Continental Coach..... which is no longer built.

Manwithnorv wrote:
Anyone have an opinion on the book "Travel Trailer & Fifth Wheel Comparison Guide"? Is it worth the price and time to read?

No disrespect meant, but if you are trying to get a idea of the world of camping and what you should spend thousands of dollars on by reading a book then IMHO you are not ready to spend the that kind of money.
You have received tons of good advise here, but it sounds like you know nothing about the world of RVing. If so, I would advise you take it slow (means spend little) until you have rented an rv and spent some time in our world.
It is extremely diverse with many different styles and types of areas to explore. the only way to figure out what you may like is to check them out on the cheap side first, before you spend the big bucks and regret the route you have taken.

There are private people out there that do RV inspections, just like home
inspectors.