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Dagwood_55
Explorer
Oct 23, 2018

ATC 5th Wheel TH??

Anyone on here actually have the ATC 5th Wheel TH?? Or seen one??

I'm interested in possibly ordering one, but I won't spend 100K till Ive looked and at least sat in one. My local dealer has a couple of ATC TT's but no 5er, nor has he ever had one.

I called ATC CS and they said there was only one for sale in the US, in Madison WI, too far for me to drive for a looksee. And they said there are none on order and they had only made a few, just not sure how many a few is.

Be nice if someone near AR, TX or in the south actually had one. They sure seam to be made like what I'd want if I was making one....
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  • Wild_Card's avatar
    Wild_Card
    Explorer
    Oct 29, 2018
    hvac wrote:
    If you think all metal cabinets that are fully hinged with commercial latches attached directly to a metal frame are chincy, then I offer a challenge. After 100k miles and a decade of heavy use,lets compare my problems to the traditional rv construction. So far with about 20k miles, no surprises with ours. None....



    Dont recall me stating the metal cabinets were chincy...specifically.

    And dont confuse real wood and quality cabinet construction methods vs the **** that is produced from Indiana.

    And to take your challange would be a waste. They just picked up my Voltage, it was totalled out. Bent frame, hitch and outriggers. 20k miles.

    This was my 2nd and last rv brand toyhauler I am done. I am in the final stages of a ATC custom build design(dont like their "toyhaulers" not what I want for $100k trailer) or Sundowner
  • Wild_Card's avatar
    Wild_Card
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2018
    Dagwood_55 wrote:
    I think the quality in an ATC is what I'm wanting from a RV. Its the cold, non homey feeling I'm afraid of. Metal everwhere, shiney, cold. I'm just not sure I can get used to all that. Even tho I know its a better product than the fake wood and cheep stuff in my Grand Design now.

    And I'm in the wood biz (we make wood trim), so I do like the look, feel and warmth of wood. I think at this point I would be happier with a New Horizon 5th wheel, I just need to come up with the $150K difference to make it happen.



    ATC can build you what you want with wood.
  • Dagwood_55's avatar
    Dagwood_55
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2018
    I think the quality in an ATC is what I'm wanting from a RV. Its the cold, non homey feeling I'm afraid of. Metal everwhere, shiney, cold. I'm just not sure I can get used to all that. Even tho I know its a better product than the fake wood and cheep stuff in my Grand Design now.

    And I'm in the wood biz (we make wood trim), so I do like the look, feel and warmth of wood. I think at this point I would be happier with a New Horizon 5th wheel, I just need to come up with the $150K difference to make it happen.
  • hvac's avatar
    hvac
    Explorer
    Oct 28, 2018
    If you think all metal cabinets that are fully hinged with commercial latches attached directly to a metal frame are chincy, then I offer a challenge. After 100k miles and a decade of heavy use,lets compare my problems to the traditional rv construction. So far with about 20k miles, no surprises with ours. None....
  • Wild_Card's avatar
    Wild_Card
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2018
    The prototype is still for sale at a discounted price. However it only has 2 axels instead of the production 3 axels
  • socaladam's avatar
    socaladam
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2018
    ATC has only made 3 5'r TH's from what I understand. One prototype and two actual units for sale. This is a departure from their normal routine so don't expect them to mass produce the units.

    I'm sure you've seen this video:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ThmO-lM8w


    Have you seen this one? It's not their new toy hauler, but this is a nice setup.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc2UdOPkl8M
  • Wild_Card's avatar
    Wild_Card
    Explorer
    Oct 24, 2018
    I am in your boat. Went and looked at BP ATC haulers. Expext the same feeling just bigger. Industrial, cold and I thought the interior was chincy. Frame and structure built like a brick $#!@house but not warm inviting.

    ATC can build a custom hauler w/LQ out of their Quest line of cargo to your spec for around the same $. You will lose alot of the camper/rv features like basement storage.
  • nodepositnoretu's avatar
    nodepositnoretu
    Explorer
    Oct 23, 2018
    I had never heard of ATC till you mentioned it. I went to their web site. Interesting looking trailers. They appear more industrial than recreational to me anyway. I did not read about build stats or any of that stuff . I’m in the same boat looking for a top quality 5th wheel. For $100,000 the are choices.
    Take a look at DRV ,or used New Horizons for quality and Vanleigh also.

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