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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / November 2005New 5th wheeler
I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we looked at it states that they are not intended for full time living. Which models of 5th wheelers are more suitable for full time use? We really like the Everest units, but if we are going to spend $50,000 for a unit, I really want one that will stand up to day to day use. Thanks. Larry I see where "lmbevard" <lmbevard@Help_stop_spam_mchsi.com> contributed: >I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife >and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we >looked at it states that they are not intended for full time living. Which >models of 5th wheelers are more suitable for full time use? We really like >the Everest units, but if we are going to spend $50,000 for a unit, I really >want one that will stand up to day to day use. Go to www.rv.org, spend the money to get their ratings book. The cost is pocket lint compared to what you will lose by buying the wrong unit. Equally important: take the time to STUDY the material, instead of just taking Gallant's ratings at face value. You will not always agree with their conclusions, but they are the best source around. Also, pay attention to the remarks of Lon, who has recently researched the question and bought a Sunnybrook. Will Sill The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill > I see where "lmbevard" <lmbevard@Help_stop_spam_mchsi.com> > contributed: [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > Will Sill > The Curmudgeon of Sill Hill Excellent posts like these are what makes this group difficult. If one filters Will due to his "other" kind of posts one misses the really good info he has to share. Thanks Will. Lou Education is about knowing where to look for answers. Why filter at all? It's always nice to see the other viewpoint. No need to agree but at least see what others are thinking. >> I see where "lmbevard" <lmbevard@Help_stop_spam_mchsi.com> >> contributed: [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > Lou > Education is about knowing where to look for answers. > I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife > and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we > looked at it states that they are not intended for full time living. Which > models of 5th wheelers are more suitable for full time use? We really like > the Everest units, but if we are going to spend $50,000 for a unit, I really > want one that will stand up to day to day use. My take... keep looking, I did not like the quality. Also see http://www.rvreviews.com  Signature-------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv > > I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife > > and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Also see http://www.rvreviews.com see also http://www.rv-coach.com/RV/manufacturers/survey/rate_your_rv_results.html SignaturePersonal email n7bsn@amsat.org (@callsign.net's a SPAM trap) >> I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife >> and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we >> looked at it states that they are not intended for full time living. Which >> models of 5th wheelers are more suitable for full time use? We really like >> the Everest units, but if we are going to spend $50,000 for a unit, I really >> want one that will stand up to day to day use. Hello, I don't know what he paid for it, but I saw Lon's Sunnybrook last week. I can't tell you how impressed I was. It was possibly the nicest fiver I've ever seen. Real wood. Real high end appointments. If I was fiver shopping that's the one I'd be looking at. Hunter -- http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >>> I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually >>> the wife and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > If I was fiver shopping that's the one I'd be looking at. Thanks to everyone who mentioned the Sunnybrook line of trailers. Now I have something to really look at when I am in the market for a new and better trailer. Their Titan trailers are impressive. http://www.sunnybrookrv.com/products/titan/index.html > I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife > and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Larry Sunnybrook. Hugh > I'm looking at buying my first 5th wheeler next spring. Eventually the wife > and I want to go full time and I noticed in several of the models that we [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Larry We had a 25 ft Arctic Fox for couple years that we loved. Spent 7 1/2 months on road last year (campground hosting) and wanted to go bigger but their(AF) basement storage doors and area are smaller than some others for the size we were looking at. We have always liked Open Road (Pilgrim Intl) and bought one of those fellas last May. We are now a triple slide, 33 ft long 4 season fiver (in process of going fulltime). But look into 4 season fivers. Ya get cooler in summer and warmer in winter and no worry of freezups on the ol pipes, etc. IMHO watch the hydraulic operated slides (I believe Everest had that) and go for the motor driven ones (less heartache). JCB .. > We had a 25 ft Arctic Fox for couple years that we loved. Spent 7 1/2 > months on road last year (campground hosting) and wanted to go bigger [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > motor driven ones (less heartache). > JCB The problem with hyrdo slides, is if (and it's a big if) they fail, the slide can come out on the road, not true for the gear driven units. Signature-------------------------------------------------------- Personal e-mail is the n7bsn but at amsat.org This posting address is a spam-trap and seldom read RV and Camping FAQ can be found at http://www.ralphandellen.us/rv Oh but the gear driven slides do come out when the motor or the gear box fails.The brake is in the gearbox and on some models the motor and on others no brake. > .. >> We had a 25 ft Arctic Fox for couple years that we loved. Spent 7 1/2 [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > The problem with hyrdo slides, is if (and it's a big if) they fail, > the slide can come out on the road, not true for the gear driven units. Thanks guys for all of the advice. We have looked at a bunch of fivers, but really didn't know what to look for. We are now starting to get serious and really don't want to make a $50,000 mistake. Larry > Oh but the gear driven slides do come out when the motor or the gear box > fails.The brake is in the gearbox and on some models the motor and on [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> The problem with hyrdo slides, is if (and it's a big if) they fail, >> the slide can come out on the road, not true for the gear driven units. >Thanks guys for all of the advice. We have looked at a bunch of fivers, but >really didn't know what to look for. We are now starting to get serious and >really don't want to make a $50,000 mistake. Hi Larry, Why buy a new trailer? You will get alot more trailer for the same money if you buy one that's 1-2 years old. Let the first owner take the big depreciation hit. Hunter -- http://members.aol.com/hhamp5246/roadtrip2005.htm Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" >>Thanks guys for all of the advice. We have looked at a bunch of fivers, but >>really didn't know what to look for. We are now starting to get serious and [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, > but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" Those that buy new RVs are people that are experienced with this sort of life's ventures. Those that buy pre owned RVs are people who dont want to make $50,000 mistakes. Where do you think the pre owned RVs come from? More so one that is 1-2 years old, cant be worn out, could have been to small, to large, not the way of life for some one did not like. Those that are 5-6 years old could have been upgrades, just like you can do once you find from your own experience what you like. SignatureBILL P. Just Dog & ME |
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