Which 5th Wheel Camper? - Recommendations?
My wife and I are looking at getting a 5th wheel camper sometimes in the not too distant future. I am 69 years old and retired and she is 59 and will be retiring in January. Earlier in our lives whe...
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op wrote:
So, we are looking at a 5th wheel. Just looking for some comments and advice. What brands to stay away from, which are a good deal? Any advice on floor plans and size?
There are no brands to stay away from.
My advice on choosing a floor plan is to choose the one you like at a price range you can afford and go camping.
The wife likes RK models for their superior kitchen cabinet space. You also will have slide out arrangements to choose from.
Take your time and choose a floor plan you and her like.
Will probably pull with Chevy Duramax or Ford F250. Any advice that you can share with me will be greatly appreciated.
A Ford or chevy ?? I would stay away from Fords with the 6.0 or 6.4 diesels. Ford did drop them quick....for reliability reasons.
Fords new 6.7 diesel seems to be a winner. And of course the GM Dmax/A has a stellar reputation among RV folks.
My old '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins has a 13350 lb tow rating which is normal for that era. This truck pulls my 11200 lb 5th wheel RV trailer with a 2200-2300 lb pin weight depending on how its loaded.
Newer model 2500 trucks have higher tow rating. However old or new the 250/2500 trucks have 6000-6200 RAWR for carrying hitch loads from 5th wheel trailer. These trucks can have a empty rear axle weight in the 2800-3000 lbs range which leaves around 3000 lb + for a payload...or a 2500-2700 "wet hitch weight".
JYI the GM/Ford 350/3500 SRW trucks are the same as 250/2500 except have a 7000 RAWR. Your simply getting the same truck....with a heavier rear main spring pack or in some cases just a rear aux overload spring pack.
