Just exploring my 5'th wheel thoughts!
Hi all! Just bouncing some ideas around in my head & thought I'd throw it out there to get some opinions.... Started with a little class C & moved up to my present class A (Older 30' no slides). W...
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To the OP, I see you live in MA. My DW is from NJ and when you drop the 5er,the Northeast has some interesting rules. Some are: 8k or less trucks are only allowed in neighborhoods, you have to be 10k or less to use the left lanes and parkways, and so on. This might affect your decision.
I use the tow vehicle for moderate 4 wheeling. If this appeals to you then consider that SRW are better in the mud and ruts than a dully. Some say that SRW are better in the snow, having lived in Michigan and Maine, I am not so sure. Gas tucks have less expensive stuff hanging below the frame rails than diesel. Along these lines, I use a short bed, and super cab, because I have driven this type of truck for 30 years. I know what I can get away with. Dual rear wheels make a very stable towing platform.
We bought a 2011 Cougar 28RBK, with the nose cut for a short bed. It was sold as a 1/2 ton towable, and it was, by 80# when fully loaded. The towing experience with a 1/2 ton was not good, so I moved up to a F250 diesel truck in 2012. Note this is a light on the pin rear kitchen, DW picked the camper because of the kitchen, we can get to the bathroom, master bed and most of the fridge with the slides in. We have informal camping in the national forest nearby. It works great for 2, but would be small with any more. With all our junk, plus water we have about 500# of payload left for the truck.
I had driven 5th wheel trucks for work for over 25 years when I bought the 5er. It was the only type of RV I would consider for our lifestyle. Hope this helps some.
I use the tow vehicle for moderate 4 wheeling. If this appeals to you then consider that SRW are better in the mud and ruts than a dully. Some say that SRW are better in the snow, having lived in Michigan and Maine, I am not so sure. Gas tucks have less expensive stuff hanging below the frame rails than diesel. Along these lines, I use a short bed, and super cab, because I have driven this type of truck for 30 years. I know what I can get away with. Dual rear wheels make a very stable towing platform.
We bought a 2011 Cougar 28RBK, with the nose cut for a short bed. It was sold as a 1/2 ton towable, and it was, by 80# when fully loaded. The towing experience with a 1/2 ton was not good, so I moved up to a F250 diesel truck in 2012. Note this is a light on the pin rear kitchen, DW picked the camper because of the kitchen, we can get to the bathroom, master bed and most of the fridge with the slides in. We have informal camping in the national forest nearby. It works great for 2, but would be small with any more. With all our junk, plus water we have about 500# of payload left for the truck.
I had driven 5th wheel trucks for work for over 25 years when I bought the 5er. It was the only type of RV I would consider for our lifestyle. Hope this helps some.
