Transitioning to 1st Fifth Wheel
Well, retirement is almost upon me (December if all goes well) and we're looking hard at a 5th wheel and a new tow rig to start things off right. Problem is, I'm not sure how to get started. I've towe...
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No different than selecting anything else. Do the research & take emotion out of the equation. Buying a mistake to be sold & replaced with something else in a few years is extremely expensive. Don't do it.
Buying a truck too small is a recipe for disaster too. Much better to have more than enough truck that feels safe & stable being well under its limits than to be driving barely within specs.
Don't sweat the small stuff. Learning to back a 5er is easy. Hitching is easy.
The important stuff is often unseen. Dry camping at festivals etc. in your plans? First thing you had better look for is a unit with a large water capacity. 60gal is near useless. Go for at least 80gal as a basic 'must have' minimum. Second in importance for the longterm traveller is a useful galley with plenty of counter space & a large fridge. So many layouts have so little galley space.
Buying a truck too small is a recipe for disaster too. Much better to have more than enough truck that feels safe & stable being well under its limits than to be driving barely within specs.
Don't sweat the small stuff. Learning to back a 5er is easy. Hitching is easy.
The important stuff is often unseen. Dry camping at festivals etc. in your plans? First thing you had better look for is a unit with a large water capacity. 60gal is near useless. Go for at least 80gal as a basic 'must have' minimum. Second in importance for the longterm traveller is a useful galley with plenty of counter space & a large fridge. So many layouts have so little galley space.
