About 30 years ago while still working, we decided we wanted to try the lifestyle. We knew we wanted a 5th wheel, so we began visiting trailer builders on vacations. We began the search in Wy, then Ks, Mo, and In. We narrowed it down to two, in our opinion, had the best build quality, Teton and NuWa.
In 1991 we ordered a 40' Hitchhiker Champagne and bought a F250 gas 460. As it turned out the truck was not enough for the trailer so we trader for a F350 with 7.3. We then added a turbo and gear splitter. Truck pulled it ok, but the tranny didn't like the added torque and HP. Then we got a 1994 Nissan UD with as 6.9 Diesel. Truck did ok, but rode terrible. Search was on.
After driving several we selected a 1996 Freightliner FL60 with Cat and Allison. Retired in 1996 and began journey to find ideal location to settle later. In 1998 we traded for a 39' HH Champagne, and currently still have same truck and trailer. Have not found utopia yet. Still fulltime however.
Jim
