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lahines25
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Mar 01, 2017

Your opinion on a quality fifth wheel (stipulations listed)

Newbie here! I know this question is asked a lot, but I am looking for opinions on what you think is a high quality 5th wheel on the market with the following stipulations:

1) 27-32 ft long (so can go pretty much anywhere, including campsites).
2) High quality: quality construction, durable rails for slide outs, no leaking issues, safe, etc.
3) Moderately priced: do not want low end, but do not want custom made with a high price tag.
4) Can be towed by a mid-size truck (like a F250).

Other things to consider for my situation:
* Full time living: looking for durability and quality since this will be our home for a minimum of 2 years, potentially much longer.
* 2 people.
* Do not need luxury. More focused on practicality and efficiency.
* Do not own a lot of material things, but would like some storage space for recreational items like golf clubs, etc.

I appreciate any feedback you may have pertaining to this matter!
  • We like buying "older" 5th wheels that at one time were top of the line. We save a lot of money and get high quality options. Love my King of the Road.
  • Aridon wrote:
    Grad Design and Arctic Fox are both good brands to look at.


    Should Grand Design(a company that can not find a rear cap for their higher end Solitude's) and Arctic Fox be compared side by side? One is a flashy want to be Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Jayco, Montana like unit and the other is a rock solid mini tank unit.
  • Northwood Fox Mountain.

    In a couple or 3 years we are looking at replacing our Eagle Cap truck camper with a Fox Mountain 235RLS. Under 28' long, right around 7500# dry weight.

    We drive a '12 Chevy 2500HD CC 4x4.
  • I would go with metal frame. They are more stable than the wood. If you don't mind the work. You can make your Rv "4 seasons" with aftermarket installations. I recommend older high-end units. You can find good deals this time of year on auctions, and Craigslist. Either way for the size of Rv you are looking for. You are going to need a 3500. Safer. Remember, it's not the starting that's the problem. It's the stopping. I have seen RVs pushing trucks down even small hills. With white-faced, death gripped hands drivers behind the wheel.
  • pizzaguy wrote:
    Two Hands wrote:
    We were happy with our Big Horn manufactured by Heartland.


    We are also. Purchased #3 last week.


    #4. We bought ours in 2010 and love it still. In fact, I just went into it to check on something and it still smells new.