All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsto buy or not to buyWe are looking at upgrading to a 5th wheel. We currently have a hybrid that we have a lien on. We have gotten two different stories from rv dealers and I am not sure which is the best option. Fyi we do not have the best credit, but do have a good amount of cash for a down payment. So option number one was bring in cash and trade and let the dealer work out the details. Option two was pay off the trailer, wait a month and use the trailer as down payment. Waiting a month would allow our credit to rise a little with a loan paid in full. I am open to all useful opinions.Re: opinions (i know this is dangerous :))I wanted to stay well away from max towing. Here is info for an open range light 347 res. Max weight would be fine,but hitch weight is high. Hitch Weight=2225 Dry Weight=10955 GVWR=14225 Fresh Water=85 Grey Water=57 Black Water=41Re: opinions (i know this is dangerous :))The durango gold that we looked at has a hitch weight of 2250, which is less then the 2500 my Ram is rated at. Am I missing something? GVWR is 9200 lbs approx. So long as I don't exceed the GVWR I should be ok...right. Trying to learnopinions (i know this is dangerous :))We are looking to upgrade to a fifth wheel. We currently have a hybrid travel trailer and have been camping for better then a decade. Last year we bought a Ram 2500 with the 6.7 Cummins diesel. It should tow 17800. I have never towed a 5th wheel and am curious how others feel about towing them. First we are looking at models between 35 and 40 ft. Is there much of a difference between the sizes for towing? People with 40 ft models, do you have any trouble finding sites? How about maneuvering? I am reasonably competent at towing and driving. Lol My other concern is about weight. What is a good max weight for a trailer that can be towed without stressing out the truck. I was thinking no more then 15000, but don't really have any idea. Thanks for any help BobRe: Open Range 347RES - anybody seen one?Check out family camping outlet in Pottstown pa. We were just looking at this model today. We really loved the layout. Very spacious. We are new to 5th wheels and are looking to upgrade. Not sure what questions you have about it. Bob
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