Which fifth wheel

[Capt_Dave]

We are looking to purchase a fifth wheel next spring, and the wife is looking at 2. She likes the Jayco Eagle 293RKDS and
Montana High Country 293RK. We have at trailer and are new to fifth wheels so any information or experience with either would be a help. Thanks

[Capt_Dave]

We keep looking,still planning on waiting til spring unless a good deal comes up. I like the fact that the Jayco is 1500 - 2000lbs less weight. We had a jayco popup years ago with no problems. I have a F250 crew cab diesel on order so I should be ok there. I would like to stay below 35'(wife not so sure, lol). Thanks for all the information so far.

[Drifter1959]

What is your tow vehicle?

I'm a Jayco fan. I was considering a Montana version of our current 5er but the Jayco had a little more to offer as far as seating and ceiling height in the front living room.
Its like buying a house. Walk around, sit in every seat, check the kitchen flow, is the bathroom a workable room or just okay and make the choice.

No matter what you choose, be patient with your dealer and enjoy.

Camp On my friend.

[Me_Again]

jayhardy wrote:
There's a reason Montana's are the best sellers. On my second and now they are making them so light that you can by big with a smaller truck. Biggest advise I can give is buy as many slides as you can afford.

Most Montana's are pin heavy. Chris

[rthibodaux]

Jayco gets my vote

[alboy]

To get light you have to cut weight ,there,s no free ride.Long term durability could suffer.THe mfgs use the cheapest materials they can get by with,not likely to use high quality steel or aluminum.

[jayhardy]

There's a reason Montana's are the best sellers. On my second and now they are making them so light that you can by big with a smaller truck. Biggest advise I can give is buy as many slides as you can afford.

[2012Coleman]

Check out Grand Design.

[Second_Chance]

azdryheat wrote:
Stay far away from any trailer that uses the Schwintek slide mechanism. You can tell that system by the horizontal, grooved tracks on the sides of the slides. They are nothing but trouble. Jayco uses that system a lot. My Voltage has Schwintek and I had my share of problems for the first year but they have been working OK since the bugs got worked out. Voltage has since quit using Schwintek.

On the other hand, many of us have Schwintek slides and have not had any issues with them...

As far as what to buy, you will get almost as many recommendations on the forum as there are RV brands. Unless you are going for a really high-end unit (DRV, Excel, Presidential, etc.), your best bet is to find one laid out and equipped the way you want (including insulation, double pane windows, underbelly heating, etc.), and buy from a dealer you trust and who will service/repair your unit. There are a few companies in the mid-price range who's customer service or warranties set them apart. Jayco is known for their two-year warranty and Grand Design is known for their customer service. Visit numerous shows and dealerships, look at and spend time in a lot of rigs, and read other forums such as the Escapees and RV-Dreams forums.

Rob

[big_bird_2]

If you are in to RV's you know that quality is not job one. Historically, the Montana has been the better of the two. But times change and so does quality. The Montana probably costs more, but I would go with it.

[azdryheat]

Stay far away from any trailer that uses the Schwintek slide mechanism. You can tell that system by the horizontal, grooved tracks on the sides of the slides. They are nothing but trouble. Jayco uses that system a lot. My Voltage has Schwintek and I had my share of problems for the first year but they have been working OK since the bugs got worked out. Voltage has since quit using Schwintek.