Would you recommend a 5th wheel for me?
Hello, I'm retiring next year and want to hit the road. I've done a lot of RVing in my life, but always as the passenger in someone else's rig. This time I want to go solo. I'm a 50 year female. ...
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Let me start by saying that I owned my 5th wheel for about 4 years and really enjoyed it. I sold it 2 years ago. That being said, if I ever go back to RV'ing, I will buy a class C in the 30-36 foot range with 2 slides.
In your situation, I really think the class C is the safe way to go. Being on your own, you can pull to the side of the road and have immediate access to your living space without getting out. That's a huge plus in case you need a bathroom break, something to eat or drink, or stuck in a long lasting traffic jam. With a 5er you have to get out, fumble with keys, pull the steps out, possibly put a slide out, etc.
Like someone else said, get you a small toad and you have the best of both worlds and much better gas mileage driving the toad around after you set up. Best of luck with whatever you decide.....
In your situation, I really think the class C is the safe way to go. Being on your own, you can pull to the side of the road and have immediate access to your living space without getting out. That's a huge plus in case you need a bathroom break, something to eat or drink, or stuck in a long lasting traffic jam. With a 5er you have to get out, fumble with keys, pull the steps out, possibly put a slide out, etc.
Like someone else said, get you a small toad and you have the best of both worlds and much better gas mileage driving the toad around after you set up. Best of luck with whatever you decide.....
