[A/S] Re: unbiased opinion 5th wheel vs a/s trailer

[vincweidig@xxxxxxx]

Doc,
I have had both trailers and 5th wheels. It is definitly a personal 
prferance for each individual situation. When our two kids were home 
the 5th W/ slideout was my preferance. More living room and seperated 
bedroom...better kitchen layout...bigger bathroom...more storage 
with "basment stoprage". The illusion given of going up the stairs to 
the bedroom /bath is really amazing in how it makes the place seem 
bigger and more home-like.

Where you plan on going also makes a differance a 5thWh is some what 
easier to maneuver, but a heck of a lot taller...pushes more air and 
weigh more(fuel milage), but generally has bigger water and waste 
tanks (then vintage trailers)...more road stabilty (standard hitches 
compaired)...but require a bigger rig to tow. Be aware that the RV 
dealer will say the rig you have will pull whatever he's selling you, 
Don't believe it. All manufactures have a listing of towing 
capasities and options required, follow them. I pulled a 28 ft 5thW 
with 6'8" ceiling in bedroom and full roadside (kitchen and 
livingroom slideout with both a chev 1 ton 350CI and then a 3/4 ton 
GMC 454CI, weight within both truck capasities, and the differance 
was ammazing. The 454 won out, but the gas was killing me. I ended up 
trading in and getting a diesel motorhome. Now I think there's a 
third choise for you to ponder.

Just mu opinion.
Vince