to buy or not to buy
We are looking at upgrading to a 5th wheel. We currently have a hybrid that we have a lien on. We have gotten two different stories from rv dealers and I am not sure which is the best option. Fyi we d...
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Personally, I'd sell and pay off the 1st trailer before heading to the dealership for the new 5er. Nothing sweeter than a paid off toy.
That said, check with your tax guy but you may also be able to finance and claim your 5er as a 2nd home (15 year mortgage and deduct interest).
Not to be rude, but a "decent truck" may not be enough for a 5th wheel. Since 5er's carry a heavy pin weight 20-25% of loaded trailer weight it takes more truck to pull a 5er than a Hybrid or TT for that matter. The truck will run out of cargo capacity well before it runs out of towing capacity. A pre 2005 truck will also have much lower capacities than a newer truck.
Run the numbers and be sure you are not complicating issues. Don't trust the salesman, do your own math.
Good luck.
That said, check with your tax guy but you may also be able to finance and claim your 5er as a 2nd home (15 year mortgage and deduct interest).
Not to be rude, but a "decent truck" may not be enough for a 5th wheel. Since 5er's carry a heavy pin weight 20-25% of loaded trailer weight it takes more truck to pull a 5er than a Hybrid or TT for that matter. The truck will run out of cargo capacity well before it runs out of towing capacity. A pre 2005 truck will also have much lower capacities than a newer truck.
Run the numbers and be sure you are not complicating issues. Don't trust the salesman, do your own math.
Good luck.
