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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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oldmattb
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Jan 10, 2014
I have not studied it, but a quick search suggests that, for an older RV, a diesel Class A might be as cheap or cheaper that a diesel truck of comparable age to tow a 5th wheel.

We bought a 1998 diesel motorhome for $20K. A search for a 1998 F350 diesel showed about the same price.

Matt B

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