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Hedgehog
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Aug 04, 2014

Possibly going back to fifthwheel. Need advice

I use to have a fifthwheel but sold it 5 years ago to buy my 2006 Monaco knight. I thought I would use the motorhome in a different way but I have only put 6,000 miles on it in 4 years and want to get rid of it before it hits the 10 year mark. Since I mainly camp within 250 miles of home and usually stay at the same place for the whole week, I am looking at going back to a fifthwheel and new 3/4 pr 1 ton truck. Also because of my wife and I work schedules, I can't anticipate using a motorhome for it's intended use for at least another 9 years. I might start with the fifthwheel and put it seasonal until I decide to upgrade my current truck (2011 Toyota tundra) which I planned on trading within the next 2 years. Has anyone out there ever traded o of a motorhome into a trailer and regretted it? I am anal with taking care of my things and it seems like I maintain my motorhome more than I use it between annual fluid and filter changes, roof maintenance and little things always going wrong like step motors, etc. I originally wanted to go back to a travel trailer and keep my truck but after looking at them, my wife said no way to the travel trailer but she would go back to a fifthwheel.
  • It sounds like a fifth wheel would meet your needs better. Motorhomes like to be driven. You need to do what works best for you.
  • Sounds like you asked and answered your own question.

    5er makes more sense for parking and shorter trips. Especially if you are experienced at driving and parking it.

    Get a mh when you are ready to hit the road on a regular basis.

    Who cares what you are in when you are parked.