Narrowing down our final choices for a fiver. DRV Mobile Suites have an aluminum frame and cold weather capability. Excel have a wooden frame and also cold weather capable. For long term use with proper maintenance which would be better?In full di...
Looking at HR 5th wheel, 36-38 foot. Any advice on these older HR units? Do they have the Lippert frame as I have read on this forum the Lipperts have a lot of problems? TV is a '15 Duramax GMC 3500 Crew cab with 8' bed and B&W Companion hitch.Pla...
We are now officially retired and looking at a 5th wheel to travel in. We have just acquired a '15 GMC 3500 HD Crew Cab DRW w/8'bed, Turbo Diesel, Rhino lined and B&W Companion Hitch/turn-over ball.We have been looking at new and used 36' to 38' DRV...
Several months ago I saw a posting about the above subject and can't find it again. We have a '15 GMC 3500 HD and are looking for a 5th wheel. I thought the Bx/tank was good idea to fill up at the best locations re; price, availability, and ease of...
We tow double with a camers, primarily to keep an eye on the second trailer and load. We just drop the small trailer, park the fiver and then position the other trailer where needed. Good luck!
Not to hijack the thread, but anyone been on I-10 lately. Going down next week from Little Rock to Orlando area and looking for a smooth trip. I-10 used to be terrible between Louisiana and Texas.
We are thinking the DRV with the oil bath bearings would be the best choice. We will be purchasing one in the near future and as recommended on this forum it will be a good used unit and thanks for the tip. Before we retired and sold the company, ...
Thanks so much for all the feed back on my question. You folks have a lot of experience and I appreciate your willingness to share with a noob. As a licensed pilot and aircraft mechanic I realize the issues with aluminum. Have repaired a lot of ai...
