We have looked at TONS of fivers in the 9000-11000 dry weight range, from the surveyor at about $40k to $65k-ish Cedar Creeks and Montanas.
I can tell a noticeable difference, that the CC and Montana look/feel like much nicer campers - but are they worth the $$? (Million dollar, loaded question, I know)
With finances very much coming in to play, I'm curious about the groups thoughts on them - from our wish list, the Surveyor actually checks all of the boxes including some the more expensive ones don't.
I'm just a little concerned about build quality - I mean, I'm sure there is a reason for the big price difference, but for us, camping maybe 10 times per year, (last year was 10 trips, about 27 nights) - maybe I'm over thinking it...
The surveyor is also considerably lighter, so easier to tow, even with my 2500 6.7CTD.
Thoughts?
2013 Ram 2500 Laramie Longhorn 4x4 CC CTD
B&W Patriot 16K
2017 Forest River Surveyor 299RLOK