DearMissMermaid
Well-known member
I second that emotion... :
If you are only moving it once a year or so on a job, then forget towing it and hire a mover. They are surprisingly affordable.
Craigslist is full of licensed insured one and then there is U-ship where dozens will bid to have your business. Rates are reasonable. I just went through all this moving my 5th wheel because I found out my bicycle wasn't going to be much help moving it.
So you could easily buy a used 5th wheel and pay to have it moved to where you want to live and work. If the campground offers extended stays then there is a 99% chance they will have full hookups which means you won't be moving it to dump the tanks. You can settle in and relax after work. Some RV parks will give you a hefty discount if you can pay for 6 or 12 months at once. Most do not advertise this at all, so be sure to ask about an annual rate.
Even though I used a mover to relocate my 5th wheel I still bought collision, comprehensive and road side service on my rig. The roadside service was only $16 for the year, and basically that meant if the tire went flat or blew, I could have a truck come out and change it on their nickle not mine.
Start used, cause they are far cheaper than new and you can learn your way around.
Visit loads of used dealers and check out some craigslist ads, the more rigs you see, the more you get a feel for what appeals to you and what doesn't. Get a floorplan that suits your lifestyle. Imagine what you will be doing in it. If the weather is somewhat nice where you will be you can use some of that basement storage for outside chairs etc. I spend loads of time outside. Some even come with outside TV's or hookups for one. Typically they hide behind a basement door.
Since you will be living in it, you may want one with extra features such as a washer/dryer. If it doesn't come with an electric heater fireplace, you might be able to add one, freestanding or built-in. The prior owner of mine had built in a fireplace heater into a corner cabinet that was just storage. It's fun ambiance for sure as I can run it with or without the heat option. Matter of fact mine heats the entire RV until it drops below 40F, give or take, then I need to supplement with propane furnace, but not for long.
The benefit being you will have electric heat as well as the propane furnace they typically come with. Some 5th wheels come with two AC units, so if it's super hot, you can turn on the spare.
Oddly enough my 1992 5th wheel came with an 18 inch dishwasher as an original option. So I feel very spoiled as people keep saying "What? You have a dishwasher too?"
Good luck and maybe think about the transporter/mover as an option and just keep enjoying your current vehicle.
If you are only moving it once a year or so on a job, then forget towing it and hire a mover. They are surprisingly affordable.
Craigslist is full of licensed insured one and then there is U-ship where dozens will bid to have your business. Rates are reasonable. I just went through all this moving my 5th wheel because I found out my bicycle wasn't going to be much help moving it.
So you could easily buy a used 5th wheel and pay to have it moved to where you want to live and work. If the campground offers extended stays then there is a 99% chance they will have full hookups which means you won't be moving it to dump the tanks. You can settle in and relax after work. Some RV parks will give you a hefty discount if you can pay for 6 or 12 months at once. Most do not advertise this at all, so be sure to ask about an annual rate.
Even though I used a mover to relocate my 5th wheel I still bought collision, comprehensive and road side service on my rig. The roadside service was only $16 for the year, and basically that meant if the tire went flat or blew, I could have a truck come out and change it on their nickle not mine.
Start used, cause they are far cheaper than new and you can learn your way around.
Visit loads of used dealers and check out some craigslist ads, the more rigs you see, the more you get a feel for what appeals to you and what doesn't. Get a floorplan that suits your lifestyle. Imagine what you will be doing in it. If the weather is somewhat nice where you will be you can use some of that basement storage for outside chairs etc. I spend loads of time outside. Some even come with outside TV's or hookups for one. Typically they hide behind a basement door.
Since you will be living in it, you may want one with extra features such as a washer/dryer. If it doesn't come with an electric heater fireplace, you might be able to add one, freestanding or built-in. The prior owner of mine had built in a fireplace heater into a corner cabinet that was just storage. It's fun ambiance for sure as I can run it with or without the heat option. Matter of fact mine heats the entire RV until it drops below 40F, give or take, then I need to supplement with propane furnace, but not for long.
The benefit being you will have electric heat as well as the propane furnace they typically come with. Some 5th wheels come with two AC units, so if it's super hot, you can turn on the spare.
Oddly enough my 1992 5th wheel came with an 18 inch dishwasher as an original option. So I feel very spoiled as people keep saying "What? You have a dishwasher too?"
Good luck and maybe think about the transporter/mover as an option and just keep enjoying your current vehicle.