Trading in a Fifth Wheel for a Class A
Looking for advice from those who have experience with both fifth wheeling and Class A ownership. We are a family of six, with four teenagers and two dogs. We like hiking and biking in state and na...
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Went from a 40Ft 5th wheel toyhauler / 3500 Crew Cab Dually Diesel to a 31 Ft Class A gasser.
Water capacity was probably the biggest adjustment for us. Went from 130 gal to 60 gal (most of our camping is dry camping).
Battery power was another - our Class A doesn't have the space (without some major modification) to hold 4 6V batteries.
As others have said, the sway and general instability of the Class A takes some getting used to.
Towing is quite the chore in the Class A. Lot's of downshifing, engine noise and general slow going on grades.
There is usually less sleeping capacity in Class A's.
It is definitely easier to maneuver the Class A and I can get into a lot more parks due to the decreased size.
Setup in camp is way easier in the Class A.
If I had to do it all over again, I would likely step up to the Diesel Class A on the Freightliner frame. Lot's of extra $$ for that though. Also, I have never actually driven a Diesel Class A on the Freightliner frame, am taking everyone's word for it that they are much more stable and powerful.
Hope that helps you some . . .
Water capacity was probably the biggest adjustment for us. Went from 130 gal to 60 gal (most of our camping is dry camping).
Battery power was another - our Class A doesn't have the space (without some major modification) to hold 4 6V batteries.
As others have said, the sway and general instability of the Class A takes some getting used to.
Towing is quite the chore in the Class A. Lot's of downshifing, engine noise and general slow going on grades.
There is usually less sleeping capacity in Class A's.
It is definitely easier to maneuver the Class A and I can get into a lot more parks due to the decreased size.
Setup in camp is way easier in the Class A.
If I had to do it all over again, I would likely step up to the Diesel Class A on the Freightliner frame. Lot's of extra $$ for that though. Also, I have never actually driven a Diesel Class A on the Freightliner frame, am taking everyone's word for it that they are much more stable and powerful.
Hope that helps you some . . .
