Suggestion for new to me fifth
We are thinking of 'upgrading' to a fifth. Want to keep the cost in the $15K range and of course less is better. I want a bunk room and prefer a walk-in shower (they just look cool). We currently...
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At $15,000 anything you see is going to be well used. Water damage should be your first concern and then ACTUAL weight, both total weight and pin weight.
Do not believe what anybody tells you about weight. Use the gross weight of the unit and then take 20% for pin weight. If in doubt have the dealer run it across a CAT scales and get a certified report. Add 1500 pounds for cargo and remember that the weight of the hitch has to come off of your truck's carrying capacity.
The brands you are looking at are probably a good start within your price range. Lines that were more expensive when new (read higher quality) are going to be older for that price and therefore more subject to damage.
Do not believe what anybody tells you about weight. Use the gross weight of the unit and then take 20% for pin weight. If in doubt have the dealer run it across a CAT scales and get a certified report. Add 1500 pounds for cargo and remember that the weight of the hitch has to come off of your truck's carrying capacity.
The brands you are looking at are probably a good start within your price range. Lines that were more expensive when new (read higher quality) are going to be older for that price and therefore more subject to damage.
