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Brands that are well built for winter??

ENG2242
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Explorer
Just survived my first winter in a Rockwood TT. I've decided to go full time and am looking for fifth wheel Brands that are built/insulated for cold winters. Any input is greatly appreciated.
David
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ChuckV1
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Explorer
The Kz Gold Line https://www.kz-rv.com/products/durango-gold-fifth-wheels/

far cheaper than the high end 5th wheels but just as well built ๐Ÿ™‚

ppine
Explorer II
Explorer II
Nash, Arctic Fox, OUtdoors RV. I just bought a Rockwood with a belly pan and heated tanks. It is R-14 in the roof, R-12 in the floor and R-7 in the walls. That would qualify as a "4 season" coach.

4x4ord
Explorer III
Explorer III
DRV Mobile Suite is well insulated. Back when Citation was building trailers they guaranteed their trailers to be comfortable down to 30 below. Although we will never use ours in cold weather we appreciate how well it stays cool in warmer temperatures.
2023 F350 SRW Platinum short box 4x4.
B&W Companion
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Dave_H_M
Explorer II
Explorer II
:S I wonder how much I paid for my 4 seasons sticker on the Laredo?

dblr
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Explorer
You might want to look at the River Stone or their Legacy Line by Forest River, thicker walls, dual pane windows are some of their standard features. Good luck on your search.
2017 River Stone Legacy 38MB
2001 Kenworth T2000
2009 Smart on the deck.

ENG2242
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Thank you for your help.
David Hartmann
2018 Bighorn 3870FB
2007 Dodge Ram 2500 CTD 5.9
Prodigy 2
Auto-Slide Hitch
Firestone Air-Bags

agesilaus
Explorer III
Explorer III
Arctic Foxes don't cost over $100K, I think that number is wrong. And note I said to check online to see if four season claims are hogwash or not for a particular manufacturer.
Arctic Fox 25Y Travel Trailer
2018 RAM 2500 6.7L 4WD shortbed
Straightline dual cam hitch
400W Solar with Victron controller
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wilber1
Explorer
Explorer
Four seasons where?
"Never trust a man who has not a single redeeming vice" WSC

2011 RAM 3500 SRW
2015 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS

wanderingaimles
Explorer
Explorer
Having just wintered in a Rockwood, even though you didn't identify where, should have given you a good idea of what to look for.
If your in an area with nighttime lows around freezing, something like your Rockwood can manage. Enclosed underbelly, heated tank pads, will make it tolerable. As your lows go cooler so does the difficulty. Dual pane windows, additional insulation packages, underpinning or skirting all can help. Most folks take advantage of the portability and just move to suitable climes.

If the fit and finish of the Rockwood are in line with your desires, look at the Cougar and Montana high country lines from Keystone. They dont void a warranty for full timing. Neither does K-Z or Palomino.
Others are available in all the manufacturers lines, find a floorplan you like, then start perusing brands and manufacturers, they all basically make similar designs in their individual product lines.

B_O__Plenty
Explorer II
Explorer II
The term "4 season" means nothing. There is no industry standard for this. It can be nothing more than some hype and a decal. Depends on how much winter you want to tolerate. At a minimum you will want dual pane windows and high insulation values. A true 4 season unit will sell for over 100K and will have thicker walls like a New Horizon, Mobile Suite or others like that.

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lhenry8113
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Explorer
Made by Northwood MFG. in La Grande, Oregon--Arctic Fox and Nash. 4 seasons and well built campers.
2017 Chev/CLass C Forest River Forester 2251 SLE



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agesilaus
Explorer III
Explorer III
Arctic Fox is one there are others. Look for 4 season RV's and then check online to see if they are lying
Arctic Fox 25Y Travel Trailer
2018 RAM 2500 6.7L 4WD shortbed
Straightline dual cam hitch
400W Solar with Victron controller
Superbumper