Topic: Any RVers on the forum?

[Jonnyscotti]

Johnathan's job might take him elsewhere. Neither of us are interested in me staying and him traveling back and forth. So we've decided that a fifth wheel RV would suit us until the job is done. Plus it would be nice for taking a trip back east for a little show with the initials T.A.N. in Ohio.  I don't want to jinx that so I won't say it out loud.

Is there any particuliar problem areas we need to know about? We're going to be buying used, that's why I ask. We find it silly to buy new when there are alot of great used rigs out there.

We have a 2500 Duramax but it's a shortbed, is that going to be a problem?

How big is too big before it starts getting difficult to park at camp sites and rv parks?

Any other advice/information is greatly appreciated.

[pointman]

Never had a fifth wheel RV, had a 32' Wilderness travel trailer, pulled it with a 1/2 ton Chevy, never had a problem. I think as long as you have the power, (Duramax) you should pull fine. Talk or go online and research what a suitable length fifth wheel RV will work with your trucks wheelbase.

[PA Formula 78]

You shouldn't really have any problems with towing, even though you have a short bed.  We have been shopping for a camper also lately, however we decided we are just going to wait till next fall to buy something.  If you go with a 5th wheel you don't really need to worry about the length, as much as you do the weight.  Do you have any certain brands that you have been looking at.

[ScottD3]

Get a slider hitch it will make it easier with the short bed.