Quest for the perfect 5th wheel
Really excited for the Novi MI RV Show. Our top 3 choices to look at Cedar Creek 38EFK Riverstone FK don't recall the exact model and a new one, Solitude 344GK Complete wipeout, none were the...
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Very good points made by all. Just my $.02 as well, but I agree w/ taking notes, pics, make some kind of spread sheet if need be of what you like/dislike on current models/brands for both you and better half. Do same thing next year as well. Note changes made from year to year if any. How many will be w/ you traveling in 2 years? We went from a 35' BH w/ 4 people to a 41' w/ 2 and LOVE it.
On brands you looked at, I would agree (IMO) the Creek's quality isn't what it used to be. We had a '06 Silverback that like FTG and his Redwood, no problems when we owned it. Considered going back w/ Creek when we upgraded, but nothing really hit us w/ floorpans and thought the quality went south and didn't like some changes they made. Factory rep doesn't like me---will leave it at that. Went to Hershey show in the mindset w/ Creek, and DW said, "Let's look at Heartland/Big Horn". Def liked the larger 1/2 bath, lots of bling and we kinda left it at that too.
Month later at last outing for the season, was raining so decided to go to local RV dealer just for the heck of it. Ends up they were having some kind of open house thing. So w/o a salesperson in tow, we headed out to the lot to browse thru units. Sone, DW and I in one and all I heard was "THIS IS IT!" I was in front BR w/ the other 2 in back. Was same unit as in sig. Sat on it all winter till Feb and got serious then. Ended up buying same coach after ordering it and picked it up in May of '17. Admittingly, we do not put gobs of miles on it each year, but has gone to ME and FL, rest here in upstate NY. Overall, she's been a great coach and 1 issue we had HL took care of, Dexter too. Serves our needs very well.
Couple other things to consider and some my disagree are: 1) 16,000 GVW trailer weight is DRW territory. Yes SRW have come a long way, but in terms of safety w/ this weight and long distance travel......DRW. IF and I say IF you do not travel long distances, then a SRW may suffice. 2) Was told once that a heavier RV translates into a better built and ride RV. Hopefully others will offer their take on this, but ours weighs 14k empty and 16K fully loaded and rides/tows great. In fact, DW has a knife/kitchen utensil spinny thing (I don't know exact name, but it's darn close) that sits to right of stove on counter (slide houses ET center, pantry, stove, fridge) and that hasn't moved since she placed it there in May of '17.
Just some other things to add upon/consider. Many will agree tho, get your truck you want 1st, The more HD the better,. Then look at RV's that will work best for you.
On brands you looked at, I would agree (IMO) the Creek's quality isn't what it used to be. We had a '06 Silverback that like FTG and his Redwood, no problems when we owned it. Considered going back w/ Creek when we upgraded, but nothing really hit us w/ floorpans and thought the quality went south and didn't like some changes they made. Factory rep doesn't like me---will leave it at that. Went to Hershey show in the mindset w/ Creek, and DW said, "Let's look at Heartland/Big Horn". Def liked the larger 1/2 bath, lots of bling and we kinda left it at that too.
Month later at last outing for the season, was raining so decided to go to local RV dealer just for the heck of it. Ends up they were having some kind of open house thing. So w/o a salesperson in tow, we headed out to the lot to browse thru units. Sone, DW and I in one and all I heard was "THIS IS IT!" I was in front BR w/ the other 2 in back. Was same unit as in sig. Sat on it all winter till Feb and got serious then. Ended up buying same coach after ordering it and picked it up in May of '17. Admittingly, we do not put gobs of miles on it each year, but has gone to ME and FL, rest here in upstate NY. Overall, she's been a great coach and 1 issue we had HL took care of, Dexter too. Serves our needs very well.
Couple other things to consider and some my disagree are: 1) 16,000 GVW trailer weight is DRW territory. Yes SRW have come a long way, but in terms of safety w/ this weight and long distance travel......DRW. IF and I say IF you do not travel long distances, then a SRW may suffice. 2) Was told once that a heavier RV translates into a better built and ride RV. Hopefully others will offer their take on this, but ours weighs 14k empty and 16K fully loaded and rides/tows great. In fact, DW has a knife/kitchen utensil spinny thing (I don't know exact name, but it's darn close) that sits to right of stove on counter (slide houses ET center, pantry, stove, fridge) and that hasn't moved since she placed it there in May of '17.
Just some other things to add upon/consider. Many will agree tho, get your truck you want 1st, The more HD the better,. Then look at RV's that will work best for you.
