First post! Need advice from you good fellas!!!

[jaxteller]

Thanks for reading. My name is Alex and I currently live in Midland Tx. Working in the oil field as a truck driver. I've decided to buy a Fifth Wheeler. Things in the oil field change constantly. Cost of living is high and there's no job security . Some people say this boom will last 10 years others say 5. Who knows. But i want to be ready for any situation.

Reading through your posts, I found very valuable information.

But here's my question:

I decided to buy a used fifth wheeler. Perhaps a 2010 model or newer. What manufacturer builds the stronger fifth wheeler? Not looking for fancy appliances, but strong and high quality structure, frames, walls, etc.

I'm also going to redecorate the RV. Cant find a modern interior design. Most rvs interior looks like my grandma's house.

Anyways thanks for stopping by and i appreciate your input and or opinion.

God bless.

[Luke_Porter]

jaxteller wrote:
Thanks for your suggestions. I'm not trying to be rude with my grandma but so far, most rvs I've seen, have outdated decoration except for the airstream, but that's out of my budget.

Probably a lot of the rigs mentioned here are out of your budget. So--if you want to find something in your budget--you might state what the budget is.....

[hone_eagle]

New horizons has a 'euro interior ' coming out ,whats your budget?
Forks RV builds a lot for overseas they may have your interior ,FWTW I also think the grannies parlour interiors tedious .

[jaxteller]

Thanks for your suggestions. I'm not trying to be rude with my grandma but so far, most rvs I've seen, have outdated decoration except for the airstream, but that's out of my budget.

[laknox]

WeBeFulltimers wrote:
I have never seen a TH that looks like grammas house! :B

Really. Most TH's I've seen were built with dirt in mind, with lots of vinyl and laminates, to make cleaning easier. Just my 2 cents...

Lyle

[beetle1]

Had a 2003 36'Mobile Suite for 8 years and now 2013 39'Montana 3582. Either brand from 2010 and up will not look like Grandma's house and built well as others in the upper end will be.Matter of floor plan choice.

[WeBeFulltimers]

I have never seen a TH that looks like grammas house! :B

[jaxteller]

Thanks Bombero! I've found great tips in this forum. I don't have the truck yet. I'm going to wait til I buy the 5er. I'm going to check into that toy hauler deal, I actually think it can be a good idea because I'm more than certain that I will get rid of most of the furniture and replace it with something newer, modern looking I guess. I love my grandma a lot but most rvs interior remind me of her living room lol. Thanks again for the suggestion.

[ol_Bombero-JC]

Welcome, Alex!

What brand should you get? Lots of possibilities!
Suggest you find time whenever you can and visit some dealers or an RV show.
You can also find most mfgr websites with models and floor plans.

Even if you're not buying new - it will help with ideas of what you like, and what you don't.

You might also consider a toy hauler - even if you don't have "toys".
The "garage" portion is handy for....whatever.

Do you have something to tow a 5th wheel with?

If you don't - that may be an advantage.

However, if you already have a tow vehicle - you will need to match your load capability with what you want in a 5th.

Good luck with your search!

~

[jaxteller]

Thanks for the recommendation Di

[Dutch___Di]

Carriage went out of business but the early 2000 & up to 2003 models were still well built and had good quality. We still have and live in our 1996 and updated her back in 2010. Good luck in your search. hugs, Di

[jaxteller]

Thanks Kenneth. Hard decision to take specially for a rookie like me.

[kennethwooster]

A 2010 Carriage or 2011 would make a great used unit. They are solid. Today they are called Lifestyle. Hitchhiker and Excel are also great units. Try to stay away from anything built on Lippert frame.

[jaxteller]

Thanks for the advice... any other brands? I've read that new horizons, Drv, lifestyle are good also?

[Me_Again]

agesilaus wrote:
Arctic Fox is one brand with a good rep for sturdy construction. They are also highly winterized. Not many seem to show up on the used market tho, which should tell you something.

Great minds! Chris

[Me_Again]

Arctic Fox or a Hitchhiker II would be a good starting place. Chris