Gail and Jack
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- Joined
- Dec 30, 2012
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- 18
We are retiring in a few months and plan to give up our apt. and full-time. Found a great deal on a truck and are now the proud owners of a 2008 Ford F450 DRW, Lariat. It was a little more truck than we intended, but we love it now that we have it.
We are looking at fifth wheels, have been to one RV show (so far) and have been doing lots of reading online. We have had Montanas, Big Horns, Big Countrys, Mountaineers recommended to us. They all seem nice, but are a bit pricey. Our budget demands we keep it to the low 40s. Was looking at Palomino Columbus, but a dealer told us they are not well-made (he doesn't sell them). Any truth to that? Are there other brands we should be looking at?
Know what we want as far as floor plan, and I also want the option of having a W/D if I choose. New is beautiful, but tough in our price range. Slightly used is okay, but looking at older models, it seems they all need updating and not sure we are up for that.
We plan to avoid snow, but will be spending time on both coasts (kids and grandkids in NC and CA) so that involves crossing mountains.
Seems like every fifth wheel lists a load of options...not sure which are necessities for full timing. Of coure, I have fallen in love a brand new Montana model (3900FB), but it is too expensive.
I am sure this is all too vague, but can anyone offer some advice, suggestions etc.?
Thanks!
We are looking at fifth wheels, have been to one RV show (so far) and have been doing lots of reading online. We have had Montanas, Big Horns, Big Countrys, Mountaineers recommended to us. They all seem nice, but are a bit pricey. Our budget demands we keep it to the low 40s. Was looking at Palomino Columbus, but a dealer told us they are not well-made (he doesn't sell them). Any truth to that? Are there other brands we should be looking at?
Know what we want as far as floor plan, and I also want the option of having a W/D if I choose. New is beautiful, but tough in our price range. Slightly used is okay, but looking at older models, it seems they all need updating and not sure we are up for that.
We plan to avoid snow, but will be spending time on both coasts (kids and grandkids in NC and CA) so that involves crossing mountains.
Seems like every fifth wheel lists a load of options...not sure which are necessities for full timing. Of coure, I have fallen in love a brand new Montana model (3900FB), but it is too expensive.
I am sure this is all too vague, but can anyone offer some advice, suggestions etc.?
Thanks!