Contemplating Class A from fifth wheel
The Wife and I have been looking at upgrading our fifth. The choices we have are larger fifth, bigger truck or Class A. By the time we add together the price of a newer fifth and newer dually truck...
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There are other chassis mfg just as good if not better than Freightliner. I don't think I would limit myself to the chassis mfg.
Weight depends upon many things. Slides, tags, appliances, tires.... A 39 footer will probably NOT have a tag axle (altho those will make a huge difference in weight caring capability and highway control manners). As mentioned I would guess 30K on the low side and 40k on the high side.
Driver's license depends upon where you are residing (home address). Don't know about Canada, but in the US, license from one state is good in any other.
Again, registration fees depends upon where you register it.
During inspection of every possible one you look at:
Inspect ceiling and walls for any water marks from a leaking ceiling or window.
Check date codes on the tires....typically 6 to 7 years is pretty much max.
Look for any maintenance records that the previous owner provided...especially for the engine.
Make sure all electrical/electronic items work perfectly including AC's, heaters, and water heater.
If it has Norcold or Dometic refrigerator, make sure all recalls have been performed.
Run the slides in and out, also run the leveling jacks up and down.
Hope this helps
Ron
Weight depends upon many things. Slides, tags, appliances, tires.... A 39 footer will probably NOT have a tag axle (altho those will make a huge difference in weight caring capability and highway control manners). As mentioned I would guess 30K on the low side and 40k on the high side.
Driver's license depends upon where you are residing (home address). Don't know about Canada, but in the US, license from one state is good in any other.
Again, registration fees depends upon where you register it.
During inspection of every possible one you look at:
Inspect ceiling and walls for any water marks from a leaking ceiling or window.
Check date codes on the tires....typically 6 to 7 years is pretty much max.
Look for any maintenance records that the previous owner provided...especially for the engine.
Make sure all electrical/electronic items work perfectly including AC's, heaters, and water heater.
If it has Norcold or Dometic refrigerator, make sure all recalls have been performed.
Run the slides in and out, also run the leveling jacks up and down.
Hope this helps
Ron
