Sanibel 3800 comparison

[On_the_road_Jou]

Looking for a bit of information and help in regards to the comparison of the 3800 Sanabel to other 5th wheels of it’s caliber and floor plan. By that I am meaning with its aggressive winter package. Looking for possibility of other options to compare it with on the market as to what can match it or out perform without breaking the bank?

[Lantley]

I was going to suggest Excel as well but now that they are defunct I figured it was no point bring them up.
Buying used orphaned model presents another set of challenges for a newbie

[Splashers3]

x2 - with a high end used model.....Excel was an excellent high end 5ver, although Petersen Industries is no longer are around.

It's kind of depressing when you can't find the quality that you'd expect when paying big $$.

[TXiceman]

If $65k is your top, look at nice used higher end units over new entry level. You will get a lot better bang for your buck.

Ken

[Lantley]

On the road Journey wrote:
So if I’m hearing you correctly and understanding what you’re saying I’m not gonna be able to pick up any sort of decent quality 5th wheel for what I’m looking for without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars? My price range is top dollar right now $65,000.

Sort of correct RV's are not very well insulated despite are the marketing Jargon.
RV's are used in moderate temps. 95% of of RV's are not built to withstand Extreme cold.
Northwood Manufacturing- Arctic Fox are known for there well insulated trailers however their floorplans are somewhat limited vs. other makes They cater to a niche market and build quality units. If withstanding extreme cold is your priority. Arctic Fox is your best bet.

[On_the_road_Jou]

So if I’m hearing you correctly and understanding what you’re saying I’m not gonna be able to pick up any sort of decent quality 5th wheel for what I’m looking for without spending hundreds of thousands of dollars? My price range is top dollar right now $65,000.

[Splashers3]

Not sure what you want to spend....if DRV $$ didn't bother you, look into New Horizons.....you can customize it.

Good Luck.

[On_the_road_Jou]

Looking for something along the lines of 42’ though.

[On_the_road_Jou]

Looking for something about 42’ though.

[TXiceman]

Check into Arctic Fox.

Ken

[On_the_road_Jou]

What suggestions then would you be able to give to me in regards to a good solid 4 season RV? As far as models brands and a starting point for me to kind of look into?

[Splashers3]

The Prime Time (Sanibel) web page doesn't define what the extreme thermal package consists of....

From what was available, the CC appears to have higher R values and BO Plenty's 36CKTS may have thermal window panes.

I didn't compare the DRV specs, maybe BO Plenty did.

Lastly, not everybody can afford a DRV...or want to...for all they cost, they have their share of problems too.

[On_the_road_Jou]

So what is with your 2016 Cedar Creek 36CKTS???

[On_the_road_Jou]

So what is with your Cedar Creek 36CKTS Then???

[B_O__Plenty]

On the road Journey wrote:
Looking for a bit of information and help in regards to the comparison of the 3800 Sanabel to other 5th wheels of it’s caliber and floor plan. By that I am meaning with its aggressive winter package. Looking for possibility of other options to compare it with on the market as to what can match it or out perform without breaking the bank?

What aggressive winter package are you talking about? You need to look at trailers with thermal pane windows, walls that are thicker than 1 1/2 or 2 inches, ceilings and floors with real insulation not that silly aluminum foil bubble wrap stufF with all the false R value claims. Then you will be looking at a REAL winter package..DRV would be a good place to start.

B.O.