Would you recommend a 5th wheel for me?

OnTaMove wrote:
Lots of great information thus far, thank you all.

Is there a reliable guide to RV Parks that identifies the ones that are easy to get in and out of? I'm thinking maybe I can solve most of my problems through a combination of a good driver's ed course and then planning to avoid the RV Parks that are difficult to navigate. Other than entering and leaving the park, when else am I going to encounter potential maneuvering difficulties? I assume you all fuel up at truck stops that are easy-in/easy-out.

That really depends on where you are and where do you want to travel to, and by what route.

This is a good website for RV parks BUT remember - this IS the internet and not all people agree on what is best. http://www.rvparkreviews.com/

When it comes to fuel - all stations are not created the same. Interstate exits are for the most OK, as are most State highways, off the beaten track is another story altogether.

Plan a route - from A to B and then ask here (for instance).

My like single - would be a 5th wheel in the 28 ft MAX range - with no front slide. Many newer models seem to have lots of headroom and still - lighter weight.

Backing up is still backing up - with any vehicle - Like -"how do you get to Carnagie Hall ?" - answer - PRACTICE - PRACTICE - PRACTICE.

A suggestion might be - spend A LOT of time looking, before you buy a vehicle of any type - zero in on what YOU think is the layout for you, then search forums like this for suggestions on your rig, THEN match that with a tow vehicle with the capacity to do the job.

Ask a lot of questions, as you are doing - use the internet to look at the manufactuer's units and floor plans - get some idea of what you MIGHT want - then check owners of that mfg. forums for + or - from people that are using those rigs.

In other words - spend a LOT-O-TIME looking (at NO cost) before you lay out your hard earned $$.

Hope this helps - Happy Motoring :)

bbt