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[jchief]

Been a while.

We currently have a 2002 31' Mobile Scout.

The wife messed up her shoulder and we are trying to get her disability. After/when we get this done, we are looking to upgrade to a new 5er and start traveling some.

We are looking at rear living, 2 or 3 (preferably) slides, 30 to 36 feet and in the $40,000 range.

And recommendations of models to look at or stay away from? Will probably be later in the year or early next year before we actually buy something.

Thanks.

[jchief]

We looked at the Heartland and like them. Have a friend that has one and loves it.

Haven't seen the Jayco's yet. Do plan on looking at them though.

Thanks for the replies

[e-light]

Checkout Jayco...as mentioned above Jayco makes a good product for a good price and they are a good company to deal with. My buddy has a Sabre 5th wheel and I have been very impressed with it. My next trailer will prob be either a Jayco or a Sabre...

[travelnutz]

Check out Jayco Eagle and Jayco Touring 5th wheels. Many models/floorplans/sizes to choose from and different price points. $40,000 for the RV will get you what you had stated as desired as we looked at several Jayco's last Monday while at the Jayco factory and a nearby dealer and know. Fine build quality and excellent insulation R-values for true comfort when it's not sunny with gentle breezes and 72 degrees outside. Over 300 dealers if any service is needed anywhere and Jayco includes a 2 year hitch to rear bumper full warranty and over 40 years of building RV's. Jayco has a great reputation, reliability, and repeat buyers from their RV owners and it's very important as that's long after the sale.

Jayco maintains well above average resale values and it's important as nearly all RV's are resold at least once during their livetimes. Getting the better price when selling or trading in is real after tax money in your pocket or for your next/newer RV purchase. Jayco is the largest family owned RV manufacturer in the world and for many resaons. Go as small and simple and RV as you want or as large and luxurious as you desire or your wallet can handle. Certainly would be very wise to check them out thoroughly as they are doing it right!

[kellertx5er]

Not hard to find a gently used model and save many $1000s.

[Tgalley]

I would recommend the Grand Design Reflection units. Very good quality; great customer service; owners are personally involved and available for direct contact. I have the Solitude 379FL, which is bigger and more$ than you are looking for.

Good luck

[Two_Hands]

Take a look at the Heartland line-up of fifth wheels. Very good quality, reasonable prices, and excellent customer service.

[drfife]

I had a 2003 Mobile Scout for 10 years. It was a fine trailer.

We replaced it two years ago with a 2013 Excel Winslow 34IKE.



You will be hard pressed to find a new trailer in the $40K range that matches the quality and construction you've come to expect with your Mobile Scout (Sunnybrook).