Bobbyg2013 wrote:
I am downsizing from a large home to a RV in a park for 6 summer months. I plan on putting a unit on a permanent location in a nice RV park never to be moved. I need ideas as to what to buy: new or used, 5th Wheel or TT, brand, size, etc. I am 6'3" and 215# so I need a roomy shower and bed. Thanks for any help I can get.
We have been since May 2004 living full-time in a 30 ft. travel trailer with one slide and since we are under 5'6" we are doing fine, but we are in our 70s. And we have found ourselves saying to each, "what are we doing, we said we would never ... " and then we look at each other and laugh!
I would definitely get a fiver if we did this over. AND a full-sized queen mattress .. we have a short queen (big mistake).
We have looked at fivers which were definitely made for someone 6' or taller .. I couldn't reach the lower cabinets and I am 5'1". So we have fewer choices.
AND a number of fivers will give you a livingroom which allows for entertaining friends which is important if you are sited for an extended period of time. We miss our lounge chairs and many fivers have room for lounge chairs.
One thing we learned early on .. no need for more than 2 sets of linens .. one set is on the bed/towel rack and the other in the hamper.
You don't say how old you are or what you have for a tow vehicle. Just remember that a reputable rv sales lot will move your purchase into an rv park, and set it up ready to be moved into. Then should it be needed to moved, there are professionals who can do this.
Again if I had to do it again, I would get a new fiver .. preferably a new one .. unless you know the history and trust the previous owner. AND there is also the other option of buying used, but it takes a very careful inspection of any used unit. We have noticed in some larger rv park there are units for sale (either posted in the rv or a list in the office).
Good Luck.