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curlysue321
Explorer
Jan 10, 2014

Which is the better way to go 5th wheel or motorhome?

Been looking at 5th wheels and overall they seem more like homes than campers compared to the motorhomes. The big drawback being with a 5th wheel one is stuck driving a gas-guzzling truck whereas wit...
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Bob___Ann
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Jan 10, 2014
We have had both and you will not save money with one over the other. The MH is no cheaper to maintain as the tires alone are $3500 plus. Insurance will be higher on a MH. Gas mileage on a MH is going to be 7-9 MPG. You really need to look at it as what is right to you.

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