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Just  quick update... We bought a 2010 Mobile Suites. Now just in the process of down sizing everything we own. :D :D

According to the reading material the dealer gave me it has a total of R-38 in the roof and floor and R-14 side walls. The R-7 and R-9 that you looked at is referring to the individual material pieces.... and a 3' wall isn't shabby for a fifthwheel. I am with you on the Northern Winter. -20? F...

Thanks for the long detailed explanation! From what I have been reading wintering in a fifth wheel is all about prep. As soon as I get a unit, I like, I will be adding a few "custom touches" LOL.  In other news I talked to a company rep about the Open Range 3x by Highland Ridge. This is a...

Okay... so I went to a RV show this weekend and talked to the company rep there about the Open Range 3X by Highland Ridge. According to them the 3X has some of the best insulation in the industry. He compared them to Mobile Suites and Arctic Cat. We looked at a few different floor plans and they...

Pha8, Ill be following this thread as I am looking to do the same thing you are doing only in Colorado. Everyone here likes to recommend these campers for cold weather; Mobile Suites, Hitchhiker, Excel, Teton, and Arctic Fox. They also recommend driving to Florida for the winter. :D 

so... I am looking at a 2011 Carriage Cameo. It seems to be more suited to full time living then the Montana or the Heartlands I have considered. Any of you have a Carriage? Any good? Hows the insulation?

Teton! Thanks, Ill add them to the list!

There are at least three camp ground around Denver that allow open year camping that I know of. I need to look into the details of it as far as cost and availability though. I honestly think that living in the Denver area in a camper wont be that hard... I have read through some of the cold...

Yikes... and I think your Voltage has close to the same R rating as the Montana. Any suggestions on a unit that would do better?

@ Gary, Thanks for the info. I will put the link to good use. @Steveblonde, Im listening. Why cant I winter it in Colorado? I have also looked at a few Heartland fifth wheels. The BigHorn and BigCountry... People seem to really like these for full time living. Any idea how they compare to the...

Hello All!!! This forum looks like a great place to learn a few things. First things first, I am a young guy looking to buy my first fifth wheel. I have been looking at Keystone Montanas. I will be doing extended trips (basically living in it full time here in CHILLY Colorado) for work. It seems...