Many Questions?

Fishndog wrote:
Thanks for all the great info.I have had my truck for along time. I put over 500k on it 10 years ago. It came with a 460,5th wheel z5 dana 60. Once the motor went I decided to rebuild. My builder talked me into a stroker. I find one of the most dangerous road hazards is merging off of exits - especially up hill. All that torque makes it more comfortable; gets you right up to speed. It also has that muscle car feel which is fun. It has a Probe racing 521 kit, and is .0040 over bore.
As far as the cold goes - it is my favorite weather, and my big black mastiff loves it. Maybe he can help keep me warm, but he is not the snuggling type. I lived in SD for 4, winters. I could manage the cold I think. If people can sleep on mt. Everest. It would be a prolonged concern. I will definitely want an inclosed underbelly, and the oil heater is another great idea.
I will visit a show or two - that is a prudent.
50a model vs. 30 is a great distinction. Thanks Again!
My brotther just sold a 2003 cobra with 8k miles for 20k.

30a isn't a deal breaker, but makes things much easier in the winter. You can run several electric heaters without running your propane. And if the campground doesn't charge for electric, it's a win.

A 30a trailer will leave you with enough amps for one decent sized heater and that's about it.

More food for thought - a trailer with a slide will be less thermally efficient than a non slide trailer. The slides are even more poorly insulated than the rest of the trailer. Since it will be just you and a dog, you could likely do without a slide. Less space inside will make for less heating and cooling costs.

If you can find one with insulated windows, they are a definite plus. A fiberglass sided version is better looking, but an aluminum sided one is more resistant to water leaks, delamination and such. It needs to say something "arctic package" or "four seasons" or "fully insulated.

I've always like the 03/04 Cobra cars. If I didn't have a 93 I'd probably look for one myself.