Thinking about a TH for full-time
As crazy as it seems, the wife and I are tired of the "rat race". We live in a 2800sf house and only use a couple of rooms. Our eldest son is away in the Navy and our youngest will graduate this year....
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okstatefan, you got a great towing truck for starters. Your set as far as that goes.
Now the fun begins. A TH is a good choice and 5th wheel. Easier to tow, back up etc etc. IMHO
Like others said, aluminum framing is a good start. Depending on where your based, you'll need at the least a good "weather package" ,covered and heated tanks etc, good insulation ratings.
Take your time researching units for full time use. As far as I know,Grand Design offers TH units for "full timing".I'm not aware of any others.
If you full time in a unit that is not rated for that, they might pull the "warranty void" BS on you. Keep that in mind. I have spend a substantial amount of time "full timing in a TH 5th wheel" and wouldn't have it any other way.Room for your tool box etc.
My biggest complaint was the angle shower and small toilet area.(I'm 6'-2 275)
You have a 8x10-12' room to set up whatever you desire, or tote along a toy if you like. Some make hobby rooms etc.
Don't skimp on tires. Quality tires,"G" rated Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear etc.
Last but not least, some mfg's list empty weight as 15K etc and that does not include the A/C units etc. Make sure the "empty weight" is whats listed, or it takes away from what you can put on board. As I found out, you accumulate far more stuff if your in a RV park for a few months. Then comes time to roll and your left shaking your head as to where to put all the stuff, plus unneeded weight.
Last thought. Arizona is a good place to home base as you would be traveling during most of the hot times, June, July,as there is no extreme cold, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes,floods etc.....Just 3-1/2 hot months in summer. The rest of the year is very nice.Not to mention, they could use some good teachers.
I hope to do what your going to do in 2021 myself when I finally pull the plug..Good luck in your travels. :)
Now the fun begins. A TH is a good choice and 5th wheel. Easier to tow, back up etc etc. IMHO
Like others said, aluminum framing is a good start. Depending on where your based, you'll need at the least a good "weather package" ,covered and heated tanks etc, good insulation ratings.
Take your time researching units for full time use. As far as I know,Grand Design offers TH units for "full timing".I'm not aware of any others.
If you full time in a unit that is not rated for that, they might pull the "warranty void" BS on you. Keep that in mind. I have spend a substantial amount of time "full timing in a TH 5th wheel" and wouldn't have it any other way.Room for your tool box etc.
My biggest complaint was the angle shower and small toilet area.(I'm 6'-2 275)
You have a 8x10-12' room to set up whatever you desire, or tote along a toy if you like. Some make hobby rooms etc.
Don't skimp on tires. Quality tires,"G" rated Michelin, Bridgestone, Goodyear etc.
Last but not least, some mfg's list empty weight as 15K etc and that does not include the A/C units etc. Make sure the "empty weight" is whats listed, or it takes away from what you can put on board. As I found out, you accumulate far more stuff if your in a RV park for a few months. Then comes time to roll and your left shaking your head as to where to put all the stuff, plus unneeded weight.
Last thought. Arizona is a good place to home base as you would be traveling during most of the hot times, June, July,as there is no extreme cold, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes,floods etc.....Just 3-1/2 hot months in summer. The rest of the year is very nice.Not to mention, they could use some good teachers.
I hope to do what your going to do in 2021 myself when I finally pull the plug..Good luck in your travels. :)
