Experiences with Space Craft?

[wannabervin]

I just read this months Trailer Life article on Space Craft, the custom 5th wheel builder, and I am intrigued. We are planning to move from our TT to a 5th next year and go full time. I like the idea of working directly with the builder and not with a dealership. I like to hear if anyone has had any experience dealing with this company.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

"Wannaberin" -

For custom build fifth wheels - New Horizons is tough to beat!

The "go to" guy (besides NH factory) is Jack Mayer on the SKP's
HDT forum.

He is a NH "Ambassador" - which means he takes his NH 5th to shows, etc.
Also, he is on (owns) his second one - both designed to his specs.

For lots of details and extensive info on his NH - go to the
Escapees HDT forums and this topic.....

"Our New 44.5' New Horizons"

Also check out his web site - which is in his sig in that thread.
Besides lots of misc great info (tow vehicles, etc) - his website has extensive info on the (his) 2015 NH, with additional links with videos of the factory, etc.
(No need to read through posts to the thread above)

BTW - The tow vehicle of choice for a Spacecraft or a New Horizons
is a singled or tandem HDT. You will find those on the same SKP (HDT) forum.

Why not a MDT? - the HDT is/was *originally* intended for over the road use - with driver convenience, comfort, unmatched HP and TQ and -unlike an MDT- can be licensed as a Motor Home in many states.



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[jims1]

$150's +
Same prices as a full Elite DRV.

Here are some links for those that like to shop
http://spacecraftmfg.com/
http://www.horizonsrv.com/

You need a minimum of a late model 3500, preferably a 4500/450 +
Most pull the 40ft+ units with MDT's and HDT's
A Space Craft 44' unit that we are considering to have built has an estimated weight of 26000lbs with a pin weight of 7000lbs.

[wannabervin]

Traveler II wrote:
We have friends that have had them build a custom fiver. They are one great quality rig, and the company really stands behind their work, but they really are pricy. If you've got the coin, it's a great way to go.

So...how would you "define pricey?"

[wannabervin]

n7bsn wrote:
Pyoung is correct, they make top notch rigs, but aim primarily at Carny and "special" (like "bunk" trailers).

Personally I think the New Horizons aims more at the 'recreation' full-time crowd, while Spacecraft aims at the 'working' full-time crowd.

Of course either will build you a great rig, designed the way you want it.

Either also requires a substantial truck, ie maybe something more then even a '1-ton'

So...New Horizons does custom too?

[n7bsn]

Pyoung is correct, they make top notch rigs, but aim primarily at Carny and "special" (like "bunk" trailers).

Personally I think the New Horizons aims more at the 'recreation' full-time crowd, while Spacecraft aims at the 'working' full-time crowd.

Of course either will build you a great rig, designed the way you want it.

Either also requires a substantial truck, ie maybe something more then even a '1-ton'

[pyoung47]

I stopped there once, and they were very nice folks. The factory is just off I-70 west of Kansas City. In fact, if you stop at the Concordia rest area in the west-bound lane of I-70, their factory is just over the fence. They make lots of campers for carnival folks and specialized uses. Search on youtube -- there is a video or two displaying their products.

[ACZL]

Not only deep pockets, but a hefty dually to yank it with!!

[jims1]

Go over to RVNetwork.com (Escapees forum) and ask around. There is also a facebook site that is private but you can ask to join. There are several folks I know of that fulltime in SpaceCraft RV's

[azjeffh]

wannabervin wrote:
I like the idea of working directly with the builder and not with a dealership.

Another option to work directly with the manufacturer is Luxe.

We chose not to purchase their product due to the lack of service facilities throughout the US.

[Traveler_II]

We have friends that have had them build a custom fiver. They are one great quality rig, and the company really stands behind their work, but they really are pricy. If you've got the coin, it's a great way to go.

[ksbowman]

When I was growing up my parents had Spacecraft truck campers. The owner of Spacecraft then was John May (could be wrong on the last name). He made a very good product. That was all my parents would buy. He stood behind his units extremely well and did corrections even when they were out of warranty. Now I am 66 years old so that was a while back. Isn't the owner of Spacecraft now his daughter? If so I bet the pride in product is still there.

[Michelle_S]

No experience, just know that you need DEEP pockets to order one.