We are considering purchasing a used (2-5 years old) fifth wheel to use as a "summer place" to get out of the Arizona heat. The trailer would be parked in a campground in north central New York state, and would probably stay there year round, since I...
DW and I are considering purchasing a fifth wheel and a tow vehicle.The trailer would be in the 30-33 ft range. The theoretical tow vehicle would be a fairly new (less than four model years old) F-350, diesel, crew cab, short box, single rear wheel.M...
I don't plan to winter in upstate NY. I grew up on the shore of Lake Ontario, so I'm familiar with the amount of snow and cold that area experiences. I've spoken with people who spend the summer months up there, in 5th wheels and travel trailers, bu...
Thanks a lot for your input. I'd like to stay below $50K for a later model used unit. I'd like to stay in the 2-4 year old range. I have thought about park models, but they don't seem to have the space that a fiver, with 3-4 slides may have. I may al...
Thanks, folks. Lot of good advise.At this point, I don't plan on boondocking, but also never thought about wet grass in camp grounds, etc.Also, in the winter we would retreat to AZ, so snow wouldn't be an issue. You've given me lots to think about.
Looks like most of that is just paint surface rub. Buy a bottle of "cleaner wax" at the parts store. I know Meguires make it and maybe others too. A little elbow grease and most of that should come off.
