Looking to jump back in RVing

[PB_Dodgeboy]

Getting ready to retire and the wife has been dropping hints about getting back into RVing. We used have a Cougar 304BHS and loved it. I'm not sure if I want to do a TT or Fiver. Looked around a little bit and OMG they are as proud for their RV's and the vehicle manufactures are. Any manufactures we should stay away from? Like Keystone products but I'm not married to them. BTW my former call sign was Perrysburg Dodgeboy.

[Theorid]

Congrats on the retirement! RV prices are insane, I know. We're looking too, and it's a jungle out there. I've heard mixed things about Keystone, but honestly, it seems like every manufacturer has its issues these days.

[Durb]

Better stick to a travel trailer if you want to pull it with a Ram Ecodiesel.  My son has one with around 1,000# of payload; insufficient for virtually any fifth wheel except maybe an Escape 5.0 TA.  If you like Rams, upgrade to a Cummins and your options will greatly expand.

[valhalla360]

It's the payload not the diesel that might be problematic.  

Half ton trucks vary wildly in terms of payload.  What does the door sticker say? As mentioned some are pitiful but some are OK. 

Even most smaller 5ers will have a pin weight af 1500lb, so add people and gear and you need a half ton at the upper end of payloads.

If you don't want to change trucks, a bumper pull may be a better option as the hitch weight is lower...but still check the numbers because some can still push you over the limits. 

[way2roll]

Duplicate post

[PB_Dodgeboy]

Well one is asking about travel trailers and the other is asking about fifthwheels so different posts. But thanks for the reply. 

[way2roll]

Ah I see. On the main page where you see recent activity it's hard to tell, it just looks like the same post one after the other. 

That said, we had a FW 2 years ago. It was a Cedar creek (a division of Forest River) and were very happy with it. We've had several RVs from different brands and I am pretty happy with the Fit and finish of Forest River products. Our Cedar creek had actual paint rather than gel coat and pretty good quality overall with very minimal issues. What we did have FR took care of with ease and pretty quickly. We ended up buying a Diesel class C and again went with Forest River. Just had a solar issue come up and despite being out of warranty Forest River covered it in good will. That kind of customer service is hard to find and for us one of the most critical parts when shopping. Good luck in your search.