buying a 5th wheel trailers
My wife and I are about three years from retirement at which time we are going to sell our house and become full time RV's. We presently own a travel trailer that we want to upgrade to a fifth wheel ...
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I have a 5th wheel that I really like, a Mountaineer, but I wouldn't consider full-time living in it. And it is a good deal 'heavier' construction than so-called 'Lite' trailers.
Last Thanksgiving, I set it in our driveway for the grand-kids to sleep in. It was cold, and two 15 watt heaters couldn't keep it at a residential temperature. More like maybe low to mid-60's. Just not heavy enough for winter use. I think it got down to the low 40's at the time.
Even Texas will have sub-freezing weather in most winters. That would mean heavy use of the furnace, and keeping a trailer in propane is an expensive proposition.
I'm with the others: if you plan to full-time, you need a lot more trailer than any 'Lite' will offer.
Last Thanksgiving, I set it in our driveway for the grand-kids to sleep in. It was cold, and two 15 watt heaters couldn't keep it at a residential temperature. More like maybe low to mid-60's. Just not heavy enough for winter use. I think it got down to the low 40's at the time.
Even Texas will have sub-freezing weather in most winters. That would mean heavy use of the furnace, and keeping a trailer in propane is an expensive proposition.
I'm with the others: if you plan to full-time, you need a lot more trailer than any 'Lite' will offer.
