work2much wrote:
We like a TC for the ability to get off the beaten path. Many of the places we have been I wouldn't try and get a trailer into. Usually for reasons of high ground clearance. Our TC has large tank capacities 65/51/32 which allows for over a week of dry camping, large shower, queen bed, comfortable seating and lots of storage (for a TC). It does require a big truck though. Large multi slide campers start to blur the lines a little between super short 5th wheels and TC's.
If we were going std campground type camping or desert BLM fire roads only we would go with a 5th wheel, and maybe will one day. I have researched short 5th wheels and find very little under 30' that is premium quality. In 24 to 28 foot range you usually find their ultra light economy "1/2 ton" campers.
You are right short ones are hard to find. The only ones I found 24-25 Ft with a slide were the Allen 212 RLS,Rockwood 2441WS,KZ SportsmenS231 RK,and Forrest River Flagstaff 524. I have not seen any to compare quality but several members liked the Allen 212 RLS.