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Re: Switch to Bumper Pull?
LIKE2BUILD wrote: Wanderingman wrote: I've got a torn meniscus on the outside of my right knee which gives me stability problems, and arthritis on the inside of the knee, which causes the pain. There is also arthritis in my other knee, but not as bad. That sounds more like arthroscopy than it does a total joint replacement. About 15 years ago I slipped on stairs and caused a tear in my meniscus. I got the knee scoped to clean out the debris, about 6 weeks of physical therapy, and all was good. Granted I was in my 30's then, but still it was minimally invasive and the results were great. Now, if your cartilage is completely gone, you have bone-on-bone contact, and significant arthritis then replacement is probably the solution. If I were you, I'd look into getting it scoped then go through therapy before I really considered joint replacement. KJ The doc basically told me to use the heck out of my knee, manage the pain, and come back when I reach a 4. He thinks it'll take at least five years before I'm ready for any surgery. I guess I haven't complained loudly enough about the tear. :)723Views0likes0CommentsRe: Switch to Bumper Pull?
RCMAN46 wrote: To the OP. You did not indicate your age or what the knee problem is. I had a very bad knee resulting difficulty with my 5th wheel. Had a knee replacement and problem fixed. If you are a candidate for knee replacement do it before the leg muscle get too weak. Rehab will go much faster if the leg muscles are still in good shape. I'm bordering on 65. I've got a torn meniscus on the outside of my right knee which gives me stability problems, and arthritis on the inside of the knee, which causes the pain. There is also arthritis in my other knee, but not as bad. My doctor told me that on a scale of 0 to 4 for knee replacement I'm currently at a 3. Most people I know with knee replacements still have problems with stairs, etc. Although I have recently come across two folk who have had marked improvement in mobility after the surgery.723Views0likes0CommentsRe: Switch to Bumper Pull?
jspringator wrote: What about a smaller motorhome? Mine is a lot easier to deal with than my TT was. I buy used so the financial hit wasn't that bad. Your truck will probably cover the cost of most of it. Interesting thought. I've always assumed we couldn't afford one.723Views0likes0CommentsRe: Switch to Bumper Pull?
rhagfo, Nice work on the steps. The Rockwood has three steps, and it isn't as bad as old Savoy 5th wheel. As far as a knee replacement, I have been told that I have one in my future. In the meantime, as I said earlier, I have good days and bad days. Hooking and unhooking with a sidwinder kingpin and Reese Elite hitch has become bothersome. More times than not I am climbing into the bed of the truck to release the skidplate from the stand so that I can get the kingpin released.725Views0likes0CommentsRe: Switch to Bumper Pull?
Terryallan wrote: I believe you nailed the biggest advantage. In a 5er, everything is up or down stairs. there are even more steps up into the trailer itself. As for hooking up. Electric tongue jacks make it pretty easy. Then there is the truck bed. then there is a chance you may not need as large of a TV. It is really your choice. You know how your knees are. Mine won't take it. I was thinking about the electric jack and the TV. I thoroughly love my diesel. We went to a diesel truck just months after diesel fuel became more expensive than gas. I'm still waiting for things to change back to the way they were. Anyway, while the mileage is a bit better, I've never really got to enjoy the financial benefit of pulling with a diesel that I had anticipated. Going back to a half-ton pickup as I approach full retirement sounds appealing.294Views0likes0CommentsRe: Switch to Bumper Pull?
TBammer, When we moved from the Savoy to the Rockwood, the climb to the bedroom got a little easier. There was one more step, and the steps were not as steep. With the current set up, I have good days and bad ones. Sometimes I need the handrail, sometimes I don't. Of course, I might not notice the steps that much if I wasn't required to carry our elderly dachshund up and down the steps with me. :)293Views0likes0CommentsSwitch to Bumper Pull?
My knees are starting to give out on me, and so I'm considering selling my Rockwood 5th Wheel, and buying a Bumper Pull. Going up and down the steps from the living room to the bedroom can sometimes be annoying. The idea of everything on one level is appealing to me. I had a bumper pull many years ago, but wanted to check with those who have had more years of experience than me before I totally give up on the fifth wheel. What am I going to miss, or regret if I decide to move to a bumper pull? Besides everything on one floor, what are the advantages? Thanks,8.1KViews0likes24Comments
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