Which 5th Wheel for Full Timeing
We have decided to full time, decided on a 5th wheel and plan to do so no sooner than November 2015, so we have time to look for a trailer. Since we will be full timing we are paying close attention t...
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Intended use will greatly influence your selection too. Only you know how you will be using your FT rig.
Will you only be staying in RV resorts? How about State and National parks, Forest Service and COE CGs with their smaller sites? How about east coast camping? Will you be doing any boondocking? If so, how long will you be staying off grid? What size holding tanks and battery system will you require?
Do you like to travel via side roads, perhaps traveling off the blacktop some or will you be only towing on the Interstate system?
Will you want to take any supplemental transportation/recreational vehicles with you, such as motorcycles, ATV or smart car which will require a toy hauler? How about a boat or other sporting, hunting or fishing gear? Carefully consider the carrying capacity of your potential new home and arrive at a figure that will be adequate for both you and your spouses needs with a little headroom for safety sake too. Take into account options, like a second air conditioner, spare tire, home furniture, etc., and remember a large solar system and/or generator and batteries can weigh a lot if you're planning on spending any time off-grid. Do you need any equipment or inventory needed for business?
Will you need a trailer with enough insulation to survive frigid northern winters or will you be snowbirding, only staying in milder climes, as we are planning to do?
No one rig is right for everyone. Perhaps no two identical rigs are right for any two people. We're all like beautiful, unique snowflakes...
Food for thought.
Chip
Will you only be staying in RV resorts? How about State and National parks, Forest Service and COE CGs with their smaller sites? How about east coast camping? Will you be doing any boondocking? If so, how long will you be staying off grid? What size holding tanks and battery system will you require?
Do you like to travel via side roads, perhaps traveling off the blacktop some or will you be only towing on the Interstate system?
Will you want to take any supplemental transportation/recreational vehicles with you, such as motorcycles, ATV or smart car which will require a toy hauler? How about a boat or other sporting, hunting or fishing gear? Carefully consider the carrying capacity of your potential new home and arrive at a figure that will be adequate for both you and your spouses needs with a little headroom for safety sake too. Take into account options, like a second air conditioner, spare tire, home furniture, etc., and remember a large solar system and/or generator and batteries can weigh a lot if you're planning on spending any time off-grid. Do you need any equipment or inventory needed for business?
Will you need a trailer with enough insulation to survive frigid northern winters or will you be snowbirding, only staying in milder climes, as we are planning to do?
No one rig is right for everyone. Perhaps no two identical rigs are right for any two people. We're all like beautiful, unique snowflakes...
Food for thought.
Chip
