I could not locate this with a search...We (wife and I) are on a 1 1/2 year plan to start 4 months RVing December thru March and then 8 months home working. Then in 3-4 years full time RVing with some work-camping. We have were leaning toward a used MH until pricing ones I can fit in (I'm 6'8"). Then started looking toward used 5th wheels and used tow vehicle. Lately, realizing a TT might be cheaper than a 5th wheel. However, it's been hard to locate a used TT with enough height.Any thoughts on TT vs 5th wheel? Suggestions on TT interior height. Thoughts on the need for a 4-Season insulation package?

4-Season insulation package is really a 3 season insulation package. There are very few RVs that are true 4 season units. Maybe only 3 or 4. The "Arctic" package or whatever they want to call it usually amounts to minimal added insulation, tank heaters and a decal next to the door. Most of them are still barely adequate in temps below freezing. B.O.

In all the years and number of RVs we've had, I've yet to find a perfect one. We went from a TT to 5er 2 years ago. Im 6'2" and if I was 6'8" like you would only consider 5er due to the interior height. My wife who is 5'3" loves the height in ours since it makes it feel more like a home. That being said you can't beat the storage space in a 5er. Instead of having to load things in the back of a truck, most is left in the basement storage (ours is a 33' rear kitchen). Good luck in your search.

Jayco eagle tt have seven foot high interior ceilings plus well insulated. I dont like all the steps in 5th wheels, hitch taking up the truck bed where i like to store things and the 5's excessively high frontal area when towing.

A 5th wheel you get more living space and more storage.

Thoughts on the need for a 4-Season insulation package? Arctic Fox by Northwood is considered to be a four season coach-- fifth wheel or TT. There are many other considerations that differentiate a TT from a FW. Level floor throughout is considered by many to be a plus for a TT as is the ability to be towed by a truck, van or SUV. If you tow with a truck you will have the entire truck bed for stuff and that is not a small consideration for extended stays in the trailer. Fifth wheels tend to have a little more storage, are often considered over a TT by full timers, and some say they tow better. They typically are heavier, cost a little more new, and have a higher cargo carrying capacity and gross weights. Many that full time move with the seasons; therefore, the extra insulation package is less important. The typical rule of thumb for recreational users is about 1500 pounds of stuff, water, propane, etc. in the coach. For full timers it is about double that. Be sure you find a coach that has the carrying capacity for what you will need. There are several good sites that are devoted to the full time RV lifestyle with a lot of good information. You might check out Escapees, LovemyRV, NvRvers, Technomadia, Gonewiththewynns, etc.One last consideration is to find a coach that is built for full timing. Not all are.

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OpenRangePullen
Explorer
Jul 19, 2014
A 5th wheel you get more living space and more storage.
johnnyrv
Explorer
Jul 19, 2014
Jayco eagle tt have seven foot high interior ceilings plus well insulated. I dont like all the steps in 5th wheels, hitch taking up the truck bed where i like to store things and the 5's excessively high frontal area when towing.
RollandB
Explorer
Jul 19, 2014
In all the years and number of RVs we've had, I've yet to find a perfect one. We went from a TT to 5er 2 years ago. Im 6'2" and if I was 6'8" like you would only consider 5er due to the interior height. My wife who is 5'3" loves the height in ours since it makes it feel more like a home. That being said you can't beat the storage space in a 5er. Instead of having to load things in the back of a truck, most is left in the basement storage (ours is a 33' rear kitchen). Good luck in your search.
B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Jul 19, 2014
4-Season insulation package is really a 3 season insulation package. There are very few RVs that are true 4 season units. Maybe only 3 or 4. The "Arctic" package or whatever they want to call it usually amounts to minimal added insulation, tank heaters and a decal next to the door. Most of them are still barely adequate in temps below freezing.

B.O.

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