Shopping for first RV...need guidance
My wife and I are going shopping for our first RV. We are going to large camper retailers this weekend just so we can get an idea of what is available. Here is what we know: - We are pretty sure ...
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Based on your response, most of my comments stay the same.
- 6yr old probably stays in the truck while hooking for a couple more years.
- After impressing upon him the safety aspects, the 14yr old gets to do the grunt work (it you already paid for him why pay for fancy leveling systems).
- With the diesel, pulling power shouldn't be a problem.
- If you are comfortable towing a car trailer, the 5th wheel should be easier on the road.
- Backing is the same but different. Slower to start turning but you can turn sharper than a bumper pull.
- Still recommend a used unit as a starter until you decide what you really want.
Upgrading the truck to "be" a 1 ton. Sort of, yeah, not really.
- For all practical purposes, you won't be able "legally" change the ratings.
- Last I heard, the engine, transmission, frame are identical.
- It's primarily the suspension and possibly the rear axle wieght rating. You can do after market upgrades but no it won't change the sticker on the inside of the door.
- Others come down firmly on one side of the debate or the other, I'll leave it to you to decide.
I would still suggest haning out near the 30ft range given your truck.
- 6yr old probably stays in the truck while hooking for a couple more years.
- After impressing upon him the safety aspects, the 14yr old gets to do the grunt work (it you already paid for him why pay for fancy leveling systems).
- With the diesel, pulling power shouldn't be a problem.
- If you are comfortable towing a car trailer, the 5th wheel should be easier on the road.
- Backing is the same but different. Slower to start turning but you can turn sharper than a bumper pull.
- Still recommend a used unit as a starter until you decide what you really want.
Upgrading the truck to "be" a 1 ton. Sort of, yeah, not really.
- For all practical purposes, you won't be able "legally" change the ratings.
- Last I heard, the engine, transmission, frame are identical.
- It's primarily the suspension and possibly the rear axle wieght rating. You can do after market upgrades but no it won't change the sticker on the inside of the door.
- Others come down firmly on one side of the debate or the other, I'll leave it to you to decide.
I would still suggest haning out near the 30ft range given your truck.
