Fifth Wheel vs. Class A Motorhome
What are some of your thoughts about Fifth Wheel vs. Class A Motorhome for soon-to-be full-timers? We hear positive and negative comments from some locals but would like to hear from you guys.
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I would give it some thought as to what type of camping you will do and it will help you decide on the right rig.
Are you going to be on the road a lot or setting up camp for weeks at a time in one place?
What is your preferred mode of transportation when you are set up at camp or will you even need additonal transportation?
Will you do any boondoggin'?
Example: If you are making infrequent trips to town for food and free water, you might need a pickup to haul the 80 gallons of water back for the week. (that might be extreme for you but we don't know what you envision and many do just this so for them, a 5th wheel and truck make a lot more sense than a class A with a smart car in tow).
IF you are going to spend just a night or two here then there, a class A is pretty easy to set up and tear down. As you are on the road a lot, making a pit stop for groceries, isn't a problem and might not need any additonal transportation as you will not need to move the motorhome once you are set up.
For us, having our Goldwing to ride around was a big deal for us. (very theraputic to ride the backroads or seaside) We also like that we can move about and enjoy the frig, bed and bathroom while going 60 mph.
So a Class A was the only way for us but would be a rotten set up for a group of 3, those with animals or someone who needed to haul in water.
Hope this helps.
Are you going to be on the road a lot or setting up camp for weeks at a time in one place?
What is your preferred mode of transportation when you are set up at camp or will you even need additonal transportation?
Will you do any boondoggin'?
Example: If you are making infrequent trips to town for food and free water, you might need a pickup to haul the 80 gallons of water back for the week. (that might be extreme for you but we don't know what you envision and many do just this so for them, a 5th wheel and truck make a lot more sense than a class A with a smart car in tow).
IF you are going to spend just a night or two here then there, a class A is pretty easy to set up and tear down. As you are on the road a lot, making a pit stop for groceries, isn't a problem and might not need any additonal transportation as you will not need to move the motorhome once you are set up.
For us, having our Goldwing to ride around was a big deal for us. (very theraputic to ride the backroads or seaside) We also like that we can move about and enjoy the frig, bed and bathroom while going 60 mph.
So a Class A was the only way for us but would be a rotten set up for a group of 3, those with animals or someone who needed to haul in water.
Hope this helps.
