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McObra
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Aug 10, 2018

Top brands for quality

We are considering purchasing a used (2-5 years old) fifth wheel to use as a "summer place" to get out of the Arizona heat. The trailer would be parked in a campground in north central New York state, and would probably stay there year round, since I don't want to upgrade my truck so I can pull it back and fourth every year.

After doing some reading on this forum, I am under the impression that a lot of you aren't impressed with the quality of most of the rigs on the market today. That being said, I'm interested in your opinion of the "best" three or four brands and models on the market today.

Thanks in advance for your thoughtful input.
  • Sounds like you need either a destination trailer or park model, not a 5th wheel?

    You're correct, they're all junk no matter the brand and all of them are very dependent on regular prentative maintenance. You're going to have a couple feet of snow on it all winter in upstate NY. If your not dead set on that particular campground look for a cabin. Can usually be picked up for cheap even in NY if off the beaten path.
  • I think you'll find more Montana's on the road than any other name.