Looking for a Used (new to me) Fifth Wheel
Quick background. We currently have a 2012 NuWa Hitchhiker Champagne 36' Fifth Wheel. Other than it getting older and needing more upkeep, we are (and have been) happy with it since we purchased. But, time goes on and things eventually start to need to be replaced, so the annual cost is starting to go up.
One of the things my wife an I really like about it is the ability to "dry" camp for extended periods of time. I have made numerous mods to it, like changing the existing four 12 VDC batteries our for four AGM 6VDC batteries, adding two more AGMs in the front basement, 2KW inverter, etc. In short, we are really, more or less, set to run for an extended period of time on the 12 VDC system (with occasional generator use and 800 watts of solar, to charge the batteries).
What I am seeing in the "newer" fifth-wheels, is a trend toward a reliance on constant 120VAC. Examples are ovens, recliners, lighting, etc. And most of these fifth-wheels only include two batteries. Barely enough to keep the fridge running while going down the road. They almost seem like they are assuming that the users will always be at some sort of RV park / resort, where full hookups are available.
So, my question is, what manufactures build quality fifth-wheels (similar to what NuWa did before they went under) AND do not completely rely on shore power to do anything inside? My fear is that to get a fifth-wheel designed with 12VDC in mind, I am going to have to seriously sacrifice quality. And that is not something that I really want to do.
Scott
Allen, TX