I been looking at travel trailer and 5th wheels to live in for 9 months while I go to school. So far only 5th wheels have what I been looking for, since the first travel trailer of choice was sold before I could put a hold payment on it. Anyway, I have narrowed the field down to 3-5th wheels. (I have a 2015 2500 Dodge Ram with the 6.7 Cummins engine to pull the trailer.) I will be going to school for Gunsmithing and will need room to put a gun safe in the trailer and wanted an outdoor kitchen. So any thought on these three trailers below? Any problems or issues with them? The 3 trailers in order:2015 Keystone Sprinter 324FWBHS2015/6 Jayco Eagle 325BHQS hi2015 Wildcat 312BHX Also I am dealing with the Camping World in Chattooga TN: any issue with them?

Big_Jake_69 wrote:I been looking at travel trailer and 5th wheels to live in for 9 months while I go to school. So far only 5th wheels have what I been looking for, since the first travel trailer of choice was sold before I could put a hold payment on it. Anyway, I have narrowed the field down to 3-5th wheels. (I have a 2015 2500 Dodge Ram with the 6.7 Cummins engine to pull the trailer.) I will be going to school for Gunsmithing and will need room to put a gun safe in the trailer and wanted an outdoor kitchen. So any thought on these three trailers below? Any problems or issues with them? The 3 trailers in order:2015 Keystone Sprinter 324FWBHS2015/6 Jayco Eagle 325BHQS201 Wildcat 312BHX Also I am dealing with the Camping World in Camping World in Chattooga TN: any issue with them?Suggest you re-read some of the criticisms of Camping World services before you begin doing business with them.

Gun safes can be several thousand pounds - I don't think any of the fifth whlrs are designed for that type of concentrated weight. If you do it, I'd put it in the middle of the floor between the frame rails which isn't a very handy spot.....Why buy a new fifth whlr unless you just have an awful lot of money burning a hole in your pocket - not something a student would normally do? You're going to loose 20% - 25% by driving it off of the lot. Then you're going to be a newbie gun smith which will take several years to build a reputation and following before it results in a good paycheck. If you have to sell the fifth whlr for some reason, you won't even break even on it for several years.If you're going the trailer route to save money, it's not as cheap to live in one as you think. You'd probably be better off in a small apartment (with a floor that can support the gun safe weight).And another thought, I might have been wrong on the weight - check the door size before getting too far ahead of yourself. You're not going to get much of a gun safe through a small trailer door. It will probably be small enough that two people can carry it out the door and into the back of truck.Bill

Newbie Bill,Let's back up for a minute. First I just retired from the military and I am not an orginal student. Also they do make smaller gun safes. Which I own one that weighs much less. I have other job skills other than gun Smithing. There are many number of reasons that I don't want to rent an apartment. Thanks anyway.And Dick, I have read the reviews of Camping World but did not find any about Chattanooga TN. I understand that it is a chain, but not every place in that chain is the same. So far my experience has not been the best with them. I was wondering if others were experiencing the same at that location.Thanks for your input.

Big_Jake_69 wrote:Newbie Bill,Let's back up for a minute. First I just retired from the military and I am not an orginal student. Also they do make smaller gun safes. Which I own one that weighs much less. I have other job skills other than gun Smithing. There are many number of resins that I don't want to rent an apartment. Thanks anyway.Thanks for your input.Well, we can only go with the info provided. Have fun, the world needs more and better gun smiths. And, I still wouldn't buy a new unit - you loose too much money. But if you do it, I'll appreciate it because I only buy used units on which someone else paid for the new smell.BillBill

Thanks Bill....you were very helpful....

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JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Jun 10, 2015
Before moving a heavy gun safe into any trailer I would first check with the trailer manufacture for their input on where to put it.
Door openings can be a issue depending on the size of the safe.
Big_Jake_69
Explorer
Jun 10, 2015
Wadcutter, there is a park called MT CarMerril,
a small 9 trailer park. Full service.
Big_Jake_69
Explorer
Jun 10, 2015
Thanks Ken, I check your list out. I have not set my mind on anyone trailer. I just a idea of a floorplan. Stayng the winter in Your list should give me a better idea of four season trailers.
TXiceman
Explorer II
Jun 10, 2015
Lots of manufacturers stick on a cool name like Arctic Pak, add tank heaters, etc and claim it is 4 season. A 4 season trailer will have dual pane windows, extra insulation, heated basement and these trailers are heavier than the ones you listed.

Excel was one manufacturer that had a -10 degF temperature guarantee. Other true 4 season trailers are/were,
Carriage
Mobile Suites
NuWa HitchHiker
Teton
Moubtain Air

A few wanta-be units are
Cedar Creek
Landmark and Big Horn
Cardinal

Our Hitch Hiker Champagne is well built and insulated and I would not spend the winter where you plan.

Ken
Wadcutter
Nomad
Jun 10, 2015
Where to park a 5er around Mt Carmel during the winter? Is there any full hook up campground open year round?
Some people have to learn their experience first hand instead of believing others.
Big_Jake_69
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Thanks Ken but what is your basis for your statement all 3 are sold as 4 season trailers? What is your definition of a 4 season trailer? I look at the Arctic Fox line, so far there are none with a floor plan that supports my needs.
TXiceman
Explorer II
Jun 09, 2015
Avoid Camping World. Next, none of the trailers you listed are suitable for winter living in IL.

You need to rethink this whole thing and look at true 4 season trailers.

Ken
Big_Jake_69
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Thanks Black Gold, I will send you a note in a few days.
Black_Gold
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Jake, I live 15 miles from Mt. Carmel. Feel free to pm me with any questions or concerns.

Regards
Big_Jake_69
Explorer
Jun 09, 2015
Thanks Tim

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