Decision on a Fifth Wheel
Does anyone own a Sandpiper 346RET, and do you like it? We are thinking about buying one. Never had a fifth wheel before, always a bumper pull.
Forum Discussion
- To help you decide on what RV to buy you could go to www.rvknowhow.com and read Joe and Vicki’s suggestions and/or download their e-book `RV Buyers Homework’, which walks you through the process of choosing the best RV for your needs, selecting the right floor plans and features, determining the RV’s cargo-carrying and towing capacities and evaluating its livability. (Nov-Dec Highways, pg. 21)
RVtravel.com and the Better Business Bureau have a DVD that covers the same subject and Chuck Woodbury has an ebook with similar advice that can be instantly downloaded from www.rvbookstore.com. - I have a 2011 Sierra 345RET which was the precursor to the 346RET. I don't have the windows in the rear and my sink is on the island not the forward wall in the kitchen. I also have a full closet next to the bed rather then the table and window facing the rear. Other than that I think they are the same, the 346 is just the new model. I haven't had any issues and use it about 12-14 times a year. I have put about 20K miles on it with no problems. Feel free to ask any specific question and I'll try to answer.
Joe - GO on You Tube for video opinons and see what they think and go from there, your decision must be made by you sitting in it for at least 2 hours and understanding the ups and downs of each but it's your decision.
- We don't own one, but have friends that do. They really like it and have had no problems with theirs. We like the layout, too and if feels huge inside. My only issue with it is that it feels like the floor is spongy (unsupported) in areas. We also have friends with a new 35BOK and theirs doesn't have that issue.
- You might want to ask your question on the Sandpiper thread over at Forest River Forums site. Link:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f27/ Dick_B wrote:
To help you decide on what RV to buy you could go to www.rvknowhow.com and read Joe and Vicki’s suggestions and/or download their e-book `RV Buyers Homework’, which walks you through the process of choosing the best RV for your needs, selecting the right floor plans and features, determining the RV’s cargo-carrying and towing capacities and evaluating its livability. (Nov-Dec Highways, pg. 21)
RVtravel.com and the Better Business Bureau have a DVD that covers the same subject and Chuck Woodbury has an ebook with similar advice that can be instantly downloaded from www.rvbookstore.com.
