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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / February 2007Does anyone have a Palomino 5th Wheel?
As some of you know we have been looking for a camper. After a great amount of research, we decided on a 5th wheel. We have been to 3 major RV shows over the past month, the latest being the largest in the northeast at the Eastern States Expo fairgrounds this past weekend. We were really impressed with how much is loaded into a Palomino. I understand the company has been around since the 60's. Has anyone here ever owned one, and can you tell me the pros and cons of this manufacturer? Thanks Momma > As some of you know we have been looking for a camper. After a great > amount of research, we decided on a 5th wheel. We have been to 3 major RV [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks > Momma I have a Palomino slide in truck camper. Been a good camper. Cabinet doors are cheapies, but that is only problem we have had. Went to Alaska last year with it, and zero problems. > I have a Palomino slide in truck camper. Been a good camper. Cabinet > doors are cheapies, but that is only problem we have had. Went to Alaska > last year with it, and zero problems. Excellent, Bill.. Did you buy it new or used? Momma > As some of you know we have been looking for a camper. After a great amount > of research, we decided on a 5th wheel. We have been to 3 major RV shows [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > Thanks > Momma I know they made pop up campers. I didn't know they were into hard-sided campers. You mention "how much is loaded" into the fifth wheel. Can the axles, frame, tires and wheels hold everything they load in? Please look at weights and construction while you are enjoying the amenities, floor plans and decorations. Also make sure you have enough truck before you buy *any* fifth wheel. Have fun. Janet  SignatureJanet Wilder Bad spelling. Bad punctuation Good Friends. Good Life > I know they made pop up campers. I didn't know they were into hard-sided > campers. [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Have fun. > Janet Thanks Janet. That is why we are looking at this camper. We have a GWV of 10,200 and in that range this Thoroughbred by Palomino is beating the competition with it's features. Hubby is a mechanic, and designer. Believe me, he is tearing into them as we look at them. Momma >> I know they made pop up campers. I didn't know they were into hard-sided >> campers. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > we look at them. > Momma Are you saying the gross weight of both vehicles is 10,200, or just the trailer? If that trailer is grossing at or above 10,200, be sure the frame is I-Beam construction and not box, or half box. That kind of weight is going to put some stress on the frame. I've always used 10,000 as the line in the sand...don't know why I chose that number and have no data to back it up. Anything below 10,000 and in my mind a box frame would be OK...but marginally OK. Next thing you need to do is weigh that camper to see how close the manufactuirer is on his guesses. Then you have to add all your gear to the weight. I took mine to the scales fully loaded, full water tanks...food...blankets...boom box...tackle box...everything I needed for a week long camping trip. I was surprised at how much weight I carry. My 10,800 pound vehicle now weighed in at 14,000 plus. Make sure you have enough truck to pull ALL the weight...not just the published GVW. Nate >> I know they made pop up campers. I didn't know they were into hard-sided >> campers. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > we look at them. > Momma Great! Sounds like you found something worthwhile. I hope that whatever you choose to purchase will bring you nothing but safe and happy travels. J SignatureJanet Wilder Bad spelling. Bad punctuation Good Friends. Good Life >As some of you know we have been looking for a camper. After a great amount >of research, we decided on a 5th wheel. We have been to 3 major RV shows [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >Thanks >Momma Hi, Palomino is the company name. The 5th wheels models are either Puma or Thoroughbred I believe. They also make pop ups and truck campers. They are pretty well known for their truck campers. Had a friend that used to sell the truck campers, they were a good company back then and made pretty good truck campers. Don't know about their 5th wheels though. Unless there is another company that has a model named the Palomino 5th wheel :) Take care and Happy Campin... SignatureRichA "We Get Too Soon Olde and Too Late Smart" > Hi, > Palomino is the company name. The 5th wheels models are either Puma or [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Take care and Happy Campin... No, Rich, you are right... it is a Thoroughbred by Palomino. Momma > As some of you know we have been looking for a camper. After a great > amount of research, we decided on a 5th wheel. We have been to 3 major RV [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Thanks > Momma >>As some of you know we have been looking for a camper. After a great >>amount of research, we decided on a 5th wheel. We have been to 3 major RV [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] >>Thanks >>Momma Palamino has been manufacturing pop-up campers for years. Their claim to fame was a new canvas material which they claimed would not mildew. I've not been aware that they were building anything larger, and their reputation doesn't exist among most TT and Fifth wheel people. When did they start building fifth wheels? Lon |
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