Great responses!! This is very helpful.
Martin 2340-We have looked at MH, the only ones that fit (floor Plan) were well out of our price range, sadly enough I have a perfect toad, 1999 Jeep Box Cherokee 4X4.
Gary-Yep I know, overkill and you are correct, but I sold Ram trucks and Sprinter vans for many years, I am convinced that the better transmission and braking in the 4500 and 5500 models offer a more stable platform, just my opinion, would never try to convince anyone differently- The price of the 4500/5500 is comparable to a 3500 from the research I have done. The 5th wheel Warranty tho has me rethinking, I will have to look at other front living manufacturers, specifically to see if full timing voids any warranties.
Gizmo-you are 100 percent correct, less basement storage in front living models, unfortunately I will have to live with that and make adjustments.
Front living models are the only ones my wife likes, I want to spend several years on the road, so..... Happy Wife, Happy Life!
We have had 2 TT's and 2 Slide in Campers, this will be our first 5th Wheel, 3 months is the longest we stayed in the TT and we did that twice between duty stations while on active duty.
I truly appreciate all the responses, this is very helpful!!!! I am really enjoying this forum, I cant wait to get on the road!!!