Family of 6 plus 2 dogs... What fits best?
Hello! We are a family of 6 (4 kids ranging in age from 7-15) and 2 dogs (standard poodle and beagle).. There are two parts to my question... (and I did skim over the search for when I typed Fam...
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ncrowley,
"I would look at a fifth wheel and a new truck. You will need the truck to pull a fifth wheel big enough for your family and your pets."
How do 6 people and 2 pets ride comfortably in any pick-up truck? Unless there are options available now that weren't when we were looking, we determined that travelling that way for more than an hour or two would be very uncomfortable.
There are advantages to a fifth wheel, but I don't think his family dynamics right now suggest a fifth wheel solution.
Jrhawke, the fact that the "salesperson" suggested a fifth wheel for your situation just proves what most of us here know. The majority of RV salespeople have never even been camping, let alone know their products and applications. Ask your questions here and get real world responses and opinions. :) But be patient, it will take a while for you to find your ideal solution.
~Rick
"I would look at a fifth wheel and a new truck. You will need the truck to pull a fifth wheel big enough for your family and your pets."
How do 6 people and 2 pets ride comfortably in any pick-up truck? Unless there are options available now that weren't when we were looking, we determined that travelling that way for more than an hour or two would be very uncomfortable.
There are advantages to a fifth wheel, but I don't think his family dynamics right now suggest a fifth wheel solution.
Jrhawke, the fact that the "salesperson" suggested a fifth wheel for your situation just proves what most of us here know. The majority of RV salespeople have never even been camping, let alone know their products and applications. Ask your questions here and get real world responses and opinions. :) But be patient, it will take a while for you to find your ideal solution.
~Rick
