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Hey everyone, my wife and I just recently decided to get into the full time RV lifestyle. We first started out looking at class A motorhomes but have now gained a little more interest in going the 5th...
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Thanks everyone for the input.. Right now it's looking likely to be a Grand Design Solitude or the Jayco Pinnacle. Looking at the 2016/17 ones. Only thing confusing me is I see them listed on dealer websites as 38 feet in length, yet on the manufacturer's website it says most are around 42'. Is there a difference in measurements or are dealers just incorrect?
We are leaning towards the 2017 Jayco Pinnacle 38FL. It is pretty much exactly what we want and has a lot of amenities. Only issue is it says 42' on the Jayco website. But we are struggling to find what we want below this. Another question I have in regards to 5th wheels is what would we need to buy to go with it? I know most do not come with a generator, but we will be hooked up to a camp site 95% of the time. Also, I will list some of the stats for the Jayco below in regards to a truck.. I don't have a brand preference at all as I am not a truck guy. But I want something for all around utility, not necessarily JUST towing the 5th wheel.
Here are the 2017 Jayco Pinnacle 38FL specs in regards to weights..
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 13740
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 3115
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 16995
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 3255
EDIT: Just wanted to throw a couple other brands in here to get some opinions. We have found a few brands with the floor plan we want. The brands are: Forest River Sierra, and the Keystone Montana (in addition to the two above of course). We are looking for ones that have front living. I care more about build quality than anything as I want it to last us and be comfortable for full time living.
Again, thanks for all the help!
We are leaning towards the 2017 Jayco Pinnacle 38FL. It is pretty much exactly what we want and has a lot of amenities. Only issue is it says 42' on the Jayco website. But we are struggling to find what we want below this. Another question I have in regards to 5th wheels is what would we need to buy to go with it? I know most do not come with a generator, but we will be hooked up to a camp site 95% of the time. Also, I will list some of the stats for the Jayco below in regards to a truck.. I don't have a brand preference at all as I am not a truck guy. But I want something for all around utility, not necessarily JUST towing the 5th wheel.
Here are the 2017 Jayco Pinnacle 38FL specs in regards to weights..
Unloaded Vehicle Weight (lbs) 13740
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs) 3115
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (lbs) 16995
Cargo Carrying Capacity (lbs) 3255
EDIT: Just wanted to throw a couple other brands in here to get some opinions. We have found a few brands with the floor plan we want. The brands are: Forest River Sierra, and the Keystone Montana (in addition to the two above of course). We are looking for ones that have front living. I care more about build quality than anything as I want it to last us and be comfortable for full time living.
Again, thanks for all the help!
