Forum Discussion

joebedford's avatar
joebedford
Nomad II
Oct 15, 2022

Can 'O Worms: how long can I expect my 5er to last?

My first 5er was a 2003 and I traded it for our current 2011 in 2011. The 2003 I didn't feel it was safe to haul down the road because the walls weren't square to the frame any more. The ramp on the T...
Seeking Advice
time2roll's avatar
time2roll
Nomad
Oct 18, 2022
joebedford wrote:
OP here: my 5er is 11.5 years old and my truck is 11 y.o. I'm beginning to wonder about my 5er but my truck is practically brand new.
My entry level wood framed Springdale is 17yo and the truck is 21yo. Complete faith in both to go cross country. No issues that can't be fixed and they don't owe me a dime. I expect to trade maybe 5 to 10 more years. Not giving any money away unless absolutely needed.

About RV Tips & Tricks

Looking for advice before your next adventure? Look no further.25,115 PostsLatest Activity: Mar 04, 2025