seeking advice/opinions for next 5r
We currently have a 1995 31.5' Hitchhiker II. We pull it to a local lake about twice a year, and stay for a couple weeks. I will be retiring in about a year and we want to travel more. I'm looking to ...
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ol Bombero-JC wrote:lilcountry wrote:
I probably won't buy new - maybe something a couple years old.
With all the experience on here, I'm sure I can find a good starting place. Thanks.
The "good starting place" - is up to you....to get out and "do"!..;)
Some of the posters are suggesting a specific brand or model.
IMO - When purchasing a used 5th wheel - *every* brand should be on "the table" a a potential choice!
Only caveat would be something obviously too heavy for your TV.
Since you have time on your side - start looking at 5ths you see advertised....now!
*If* you like what you see/find, and it looks good for your needs - then research the brand on the many RV forums (besides this one) for pros and cons.
If there's an owner's club - see what owners are saying and problems they might be having, how resolved, etc.
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That's good advice. I plan to get out and look. However, there may be some brands that local dealers or the soon to arrive RV show do not have. I will travel to look at brands that interest me if I can't find them locally. I just wanted to get some opinions from folks that have used different brands/features. There is a lot of difference in looking at one and using it. Some features may look good, but actually be worthless or have a reputation for failure. I'm not sure every brand should "be on the table". I'm sure, just like any market, there are brands that have a reputation for poor quality - I want to be able to avoid those and not waste time looking at them. I will continue to research online as well.
I did some research before I bought my first 5r, but after owning it a while, I know of several features I would change. (For example, the floor is not level with the slide-out - an inconvenience when trying to set up a table in the middle. Also, I now know it is almost impossible to find 15" tires that will handle the load - and this trailer doesn't have the clearance for larger tires. Now I know I want an outside shower, etc) These things I learned from experience, and I hope to learn from others' experiences. It will save me time - and I might learn something I wouldn't think of on my own.
Thanks for the advice.
