We are 2 wanabbees very excited about the purchase of our first 5th wheel. We are looking for a high quality, rear living area unit and are interested in the Carriage Cameo/Compass 30' - or other. We would be on the road for at least 6 one to three week trips per year, and might stay in one place for as long as 3-4 weeks. We will be preparing all our meals in the unit and one of us plans on doing a little office work on the road. We are a little concerned about the lack of kitchen countertop area in this size of unit. We started to look at a 33' which has a peninsula kitchen with more space as well as a desk which would be useful.
Now the problem: the 30' unit seem large from the outside, and the 33' would be gargantuan (to us). We are concerned about needing a 1 ton rather than the 3/4 ton diesel we were planning, poorer fuel economy and handling, parking, etc. We have heard that many RVers regret their initial purchase as being too small, and "trading up" seems to be endemic. We therefore want to make the right decision - do we go with the interior space we think we need, or compromise with the 30' to keep the package to a "reasonable size"? You opinions would be most appreciated.
Now the problem: the 30' unit seem large from the outside, and the 33' would be gargantuan (to us). We are concerned about needing a 1 ton rather than the 3/4 ton diesel we were planning, poorer fuel economy and handling, parking, etc. We have heard that many RVers regret their initial purchase as being too small, and "trading up" seems to be endemic. We therefore want to make the right decision - do we go with the interior space we think we need, or compromise with the 30' to keep the package to a "reasonable size"? You opinions would be most appreciated.
