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Re: Keystone Cougar Warranty DENIAL!
I was talking to a friend of mine just yesterday who has a fusion made by Keystone and he said don't buy a keystone whatever you do. He has had several issues and said it was in the shop so much the first year that he hardly got to use it. Leaning toward a Redwood.543Views0likes0CommentsRe: Wife fell in love with 5th wheel...I have an F150
My husband thinks from what he has read that we don't need a dually to pull a 40 ft 5th wheel. He says an f350 should do the job. We will want to be able to tow at least 18000 lbs. everyone has a different opinion, so who do we listen too? What happens if we don't get a dually. Keep in mind this is our first big truck and 5th wheel as we are new to this.306Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying our first fifth wheel
Deb and Ed M wrote: As you look at 5ers - be sure to look at what you can (or can't) access with the slide(s) pulled in. In MY case, the slide blocks 2 of my 4 heat registers; if I wanted to run the furnace to warm the trailer as we go down the road (or at least an hour before we pull into a place for the night) - I can't. It's not a deal-breaker; the furnace does a good job of heating the place up fast once the slide is out. I also can't access my pantry with the slide in - so I just don't put stuff in there I might want to use/eat while on the road. Can you get to the potty with the slide in?? That can be pretty important. How about usability of the bathroom: shower tall enough? Toilet far enough from a wall that you can "tend to things". Vanity offers enough room to actually use it? Can you dump the tanks easily? (Not located under a slideout?) Don't forget to have a hitch on the rear, to carry bikes or whatever.361Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying our first fifth wheel
Sammie1 wrote: rhagfo wrote: Sammie1 wrote: My husband and I are looking to buy our first fifth wheel. Need all the help and advice we can get before we buy. What do we need to know? We heard length was an issue for getting into most parks so have decided to stay under 40 feet. Any tips will be appreciated! I guess need to ask a few questions before giving advice. 1. Use? Weekending vacations, or retirement part time/full time 2. Ever towed a trailer before? 3. Empty nesters, or Family. 4. Love to cook, or like eating out. 40' is a good size unit if you haven't towed before. If you have and have the desire for some space then why not. 40' depending of construction can weigh between 14,000# to 20,000#, looking for sure at 350/3500 to 450/4500 TV. Good luck on your search, and Welcome. Answers 1. Retirement full time 2. Only towed a pop-up camper, no 5th wheels 3. Empty nesters 4. I love to grill; she loves to eat out We will buy an adequate TV, whatever the weight dictates, like a F350 turbo diesel. We want to do the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone & many other private campgrounds. What do u think? Thanks361Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying our first fifth wheel
rhagfo wrote: Sammie1 wrote: My husband and I are looking to buy our first fifth wheel. Need all the help and advice we can get before we buy. What do we need to know? We heard length was an issue for getting into most parks so have decided to stay under 40 feet. Any tips will be appreciated! I guess need to ask a few questions before giving advice. 1. Use? Weekending vacations, or retirement part time/full time 2. Ever towed a trailer before? 3. Empty nesters, or Family. 4. Love to cook, or like eating out. 40' is a good size unit if you haven't towed before. If you have and have the desire for some space then why not. 40' depending of construction can weigh between 14,000# to 20,000#, looking for sure at 350/3500 to 450/4500 TV. Good luck on your search, and Welcome.362Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying our first fifth wheel
So what is one of the most important thing we need to know, that you wish you would have known before buying? So we need a heat pump, generator, and some of the other extras offered. Second air conditioner, fans, etc? We weren't planning on buying a dual wheel truck.362Views0likes0CommentsRe: Buying our first fifth wheel
We just went to a show and saw many, however we were mainly looking at front living rooms until someone told us we had to watch our length if we wanted to stay at most parks. So now we are basically starting over. We have to buy a truck as well.142Views0likes0CommentsBuying our first fifth wheel
My husband and I are looking to buy our first fifth wheel. Need all the help and advice we can get before we buy. What do we need to know? We heard length was an issue for getting into most parks so have decided to stay under 40 feet. Any tips will be appreciated!4.4KViews0likes23Comments
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