Buying Strategy (looking for opinions)
Over the last 6 years we have put over 40k miles and 4-500 nights in our travel trailers. We didn't anticipate this much usage when we chose a travel trailer. With our experiences, we want to try a ...
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I would not let the 6 speed transmission be a deciding factor. To me storage especially pass through storage bays, FW capacity if you want to dry camp, CCC, and HP/Wt ratio would be more important. Check the final gear ratio of the 5 speed to 6 speed it is probably pretty close if not the same. Also understand the difference between the 362 HP and 320 HP in the newer models. Someone on here probably knows the specifics but it is probably the same engine just derated HP. Once you understand the eng and transmission difference you will feel better about your option #2 and be able to focus on features that would be important to you. It will take you several years anyway to modified/ repair and add any features that you want to travel in when you retire. Good luck in you search.
