Wife and I have decided to downsize from a 40' DP to something we can pull with a 1/2 ton pick-up. Only 2 of us plus dogs. This past summer we rented a couple smaller units (a 24' no slides and a 28' 2 slides) to confirm we could be happy with a smaller rig. WE found the 28' 2 slide unit to be ore than adequate excluding some layout related issues.
We would appreciate advice from others that have experience with the smaller 5th wheels. Referrals to specific models would be great. Used or new also OK.
Assumptions:
properly configured 1/2 ton is rated for 12,000 lbs. From experience I don't want to be above about 75% of the rated capacity. Truck will be bought with towing in mind.
seems like the 8000 - 9000 lb max limits RV to 2 slides. is this correct?
We would strongly prefer a layout that allows using the bathroom and kitchen with the slides retracted assuming thats an option. (The larger rental we used this summer could not be used for lunch with the slides in.)
thx to anyone taking the time to offer advice.
mark in MN
We would appreciate advice from others that have experience with the smaller 5th wheels. Referrals to specific models would be great. Used or new also OK.
Assumptions:
properly configured 1/2 ton is rated for 12,000 lbs. From experience I don't want to be above about 75% of the rated capacity. Truck will be bought with towing in mind.
seems like the 8000 - 9000 lb max limits RV to 2 slides. is this correct?
We would strongly prefer a layout that allows using the bathroom and kitchen with the slides retracted assuming thats an option. (The larger rental we used this summer could not be used for lunch with the slides in.)
thx to anyone taking the time to offer advice.
mark in MN