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C-Bears
Jan 04, 2015Explorer
I think your first step is deciding on a general size and floor plan that you both really want. If you come up with such a target make/model then you can start studying how much it weighs and try to figure out how much truck you will need to pull it. Just remember all your "stuff" will add significant weight to the factory listed weight. We added over 2,000 pounds.
Step two for you would be to get the truck. I would get a little more truck than you think you actually need. We were under on all of our weight limits with the first fiver. Now with the new one we are right at the maximum.
I also did not want to spend $100,000 so we decided on what we wanted and began looking for used. Our goal was to get "the most bang for our buck". Our first fiver was only 5 years old, perfect condition, 38' long, and purchased for way under $30,000.
Step two for you would be to get the truck. I would get a little more truck than you think you actually need. We were under on all of our weight limits with the first fiver. Now with the new one we are right at the maximum.
I also did not want to spend $100,000 so we decided on what we wanted and began looking for used. Our goal was to get "the most bang for our buck". Our first fiver was only 5 years old, perfect condition, 38' long, and purchased for way under $30,000.
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