Need Help Searching for Our Right 5th Wheel

rookie_rv wrote:
Rookie RVer :C here with a question. Next season we are trading our Class A for a 5th wheel, particularly a toy hauler. Our research is beginning now with the goal of actually purchasing by March 2019. The top “want / must have” is a garage that will hold our ATVs. Currently the utility trailer we use is 8’ X 14’ pulled behind the Class A.

How, where do we start identifying/shopping 5th wheel toy haulers by its specific garage size? Meeting our needs with regards to garage size is our starting point for shopping and deciding on our first 5th wheel.

Another “wants’ / must have” is well insulated so it can be used all year round. No budget, and no weight limit......yet.

Where would you suggest we start our search for the right 5th Wheel?

Start with the floorplan you want, which means you're just going to have to start looking at every brand you can think of. Make a list of "must-haves", "needs", "wants" and "nice-to-have-but-can-live-withouts". You're not a newbie RVer, so I'm sure you already have a good list in your head for all these, though there will be specifics to a towable/truck combo. Start comparing the floorplans and specs to your list and see what you come up with. Look at brand/model reviews and do searches are the various RV fora, including brand-specific sites. Once you have a list of models you like, then start narrowing down and comparing them. Can you afford a $100k TH =and= the truck to pull it or will you need to be down in the $50k range to be able to afford the truck...assuming you don't already have one.

As for the truck, you're firmly in 1t territory; SRW at minimum but more likely a dually.

FWIW, it took me nearly 2 years to decide on what I wanted and =still= didn't end up with either my #1 or #2 choice! :B Once =she= saw our current rig, she pointed out a couple things that she really liked over =my= choice, so we got that one. :B

Lyle