GaryB
Well-known member
From the standpoint of "setup/tear down", I've heard motorhomes are better if one moves around frequently, whereas 5th wheels are better if people park in one place for awhile. But it seems like either one will require the same three basic steps:
1) Unhook from truck (or unhook toad from motorhome)
2) Hook up utilities (hoses, electrical plugs)
3) Level
It seems Steps 1 and 2 should require about the same time with a 5th wheel or motorhome. Regarding Step 3, it seems a motorhome with auto levelers would have the advantage UNLESS I installed the BigFoot Auto Leveling System on my future 5th wheel. So my question is: if I got the BigFoot auto leveling system on my future 5th wheel, is there any reason why setting up/tearing down the 5er would take any longer than a motorhome with auto levelers?
I've never RV'd in either one before, and so I can only speculate. I'm leaning toward a 5th wheel, but I know myself well enough to know that if, something is a hassle, I won't use it as often as I should. And I don't want to buy an expensive 5th wheel and tow vehicle (I don't have a truck now) and not use alot.
By the way, I know I can rent beforehand, but it's hard to find 5ers to rent, especially since I don't already have a truck. Does anybody know of a company that rents both a truck and 5er?
Thanks!
Gary
1) Unhook from truck (or unhook toad from motorhome)
2) Hook up utilities (hoses, electrical plugs)
3) Level
It seems Steps 1 and 2 should require about the same time with a 5th wheel or motorhome. Regarding Step 3, it seems a motorhome with auto levelers would have the advantage UNLESS I installed the BigFoot Auto Leveling System on my future 5th wheel. So my question is: if I got the BigFoot auto leveling system on my future 5th wheel, is there any reason why setting up/tearing down the 5er would take any longer than a motorhome with auto levelers?
I've never RV'd in either one before, and so I can only speculate. I'm leaning toward a 5th wheel, but I know myself well enough to know that if, something is a hassle, I won't use it as often as I should. And I don't want to buy an expensive 5th wheel and tow vehicle (I don't have a truck now) and not use alot.
By the way, I know I can rent beforehand, but it's hard to find 5ers to rent, especially since I don't already have a truck. Does anybody know of a company that rents both a truck and 5er?
Thanks!
Gary