Info on 5th wheel brand

[Judo_x-ray]

My daughter and her hubby are looking at a 2018 Vilano 40 ft. with 6 slides. Looking for input on this brand? Are they well made and/or expensive.

[Durb]

The early six slide Vilanos only had 1,600# of cargo capacity, ridiculously low for a rig that size. If the tanks were full, you would have to leave your clothes and toothbrush at home. I understand they listened to their customers and increased the CCC on later models.

[troubledwaters]

Lwiddis wrote:
That’s a bunch of 5er for a couple new to RVing.

How do you know they're new to RVing?

[Lwiddis]

Diesel, hopefully they know what type of camping they want to do. No multiple day dry camping with that unit.

[dieseltruckdriv]

We seriously considered a Vilano, but they had small tank sizes, no 12 volt inside and only a residential fridge. 3 fails for our useage.

Other than that, we really did like them, but those are three important things to us.

[azdryheat]

Made by the same family that makes Tiffin motorhomes. Vilanos are heavy but appear a little better built. I like the motorhome-style panels controlling lights and systems.

[Lwiddis]

I’m sure OP’s daughter and hubby don’t yet have a TV. Buy or select the TT or 5er first, then match a TV to it. Right? (Their current TV, if any, CAN’T pull anything on the lot - OR carry it.)

[2oldman]

They look very nice, high-end, and heavy. I'm wondering about their tow vehicle.

[Lwiddis]

That’s a bunch of 5er for a couple new to RVing.

[Me_Again]

Judo x-ray wrote:
My daughter and her hubby are looking at a 2018 Vilano 40 ft. with 6 slides. Looking for input on this brand? Are they well made and/or expensive.

I have a friend that is not that happy with his. He took it back to the factory for repairs on his way from Az to BC, a few thousand miles out of his way last spring.