Short 5er for full-time?

[JodiG]

I'm the former owner of a 2003 Hitchhiker II 26.5RL. At 28 feet, it was one of the smallest 4 seasons units designed for full-time use. I sold it in 2011, when I was no longer full-time with the idea that if I wished to travel like that again, it would likely be best to have something a little newer. I'm considering going full-time again but I'm not finding what I'm looking for, which is a 5th wheel with a heated basement storage area designed for full-time use that is less than 32 feet long. Any suggestions?

Also, if this sort of thing is no longer made, I have considered the options of either buying a shorter, lower-quality rig and making due with the limitations and potential repairs such a rig would face being used so extensively OR buying an older rig and dealing with the repairs an older rig would need. Both options seem like a headache in different ways. I'm hoping I've failed to find the brand that has just the thing I'm looking for, however. Any input is greatly appreciated.

[kennethwooster]

Carriage built Cameo's that were currently about 32 ft. . We bought one in 2011 and still live in it all summer. Also use it in the cold winters around Amarillo TX. They are very nice and definitely 4 season. Probably some of those around that re used. Lifestyle is now the current Carriage, but they may not still be building that short unit. They were building it and probably some new ones on various lots.

[campinghut]

I would also recomend an Artic Fox but how short are you looking.

[SkiSmuggs]

Artic Fox 27-5L is 29.5 feet. You can probably find a dealer on the Northwood website.

[JodiG]

agesilaus, Thank you for your suggestion of Artic Fox. Living in Florida, nobody locally seems to carry them so I tend to forget about that brand. A quick check of their web site reveals that they do currently make a 5th wheel that measures 29'5". I had a friend that full-timed in an Artic Fox. Thanks again!

[Veebyes]

Seem to recall seeing a double axel lower 20s 5er, recently. It is built in BC but can't remember the builder.

[agesilaus]

Doesn't Arctic Fox make some shorter units?