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Scott16
Sep 11, 2018Explorer
MCMD wrote:
We have had a class B+ motorhome ( Forest river lexington) for 10 years but have only had time for 2 or3 week long trips per year and then some weekends. We have loved it but the storage is terrible and we decided we didn't really want to tow. We retire in a little over a year and my husband wants to swap to a fifthwheel for bigger storage/living space and to be able to drop/detach for longer stays. The goal is to not full time but go for a month or so at a time.
We are active but not as agile or as strong as we used to be so I find the size a bit intimidating.
Our motorhome has had it's share of usual annoyances and repairs but nothing terrible so we are only handy to a certain degree.
We like the rear living model...but wondered if any particular model/company has a better reputation or honors warranty work without huge hassle( if we go new) in your opinion. We would like to stay under 35 ft.
How important are bells and whistles like automatic leveling etc that seems to add a big $?
We will try to buy within the next 6 months so we have time to search.
Also...any thoughts..do you think we would regret giving up the ease of the motorhome,is a fifthwheel "difficult" to get used to :)
Like what has been mentioned before. Look for a Good 30'-35'Fifth Wheel. It will be a start to see how you like towing. If you have a Friend who has a Fifth Wheel ask him what to look for and ask if he would go with you to check out the Trailers. He will know what to look for. Buy the Trailer before you get The Truck. That way you will know the Trailer Weight and get the truck to match. Also Take your time no rushing. Get what you need and looking for in a Trailer. Best of luck in your search.
Best of luck in your search
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