Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > TRAVEL TRAILER, 5th WHEEL & TRUCK CAMPER FORUMS > 5th Wheel Discussion
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 03-09-2018, 10:06 AM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 18
Full time in a 5th wheel

I am thinking of buying a 5th wheel to live in while parked in a trailer park, not traveling but living there. I am single. Any thoughts? I wold move occasionally
for work.

Thanks
Retire36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 03-09-2018, 10:13 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Old-Biscuit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 26,640
5th wheel provides for more storage vs travel trailer.
Overhang area can also be 'enclosed' for storing stuff

But you do have to go up/down more stairs.........entry and then bedroom/bathroom etc

We FTd in a 34' 5vr for 7 yrs........and we traveled place to place weekly.

FTng is NOT limited to any one type of RV.
__________________
I took my Medication today. HAVE YOU?
Dodge 3500 w/Tractor Motor
US NAVY---USS Decatur DDG-31
Old-Biscuit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2018, 10:22 AM   #3
Moderator Emeritus
 
barmcd's Avatar


 
Monaco Owners Club
Texas Boomers Club
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Central Texas
Posts: 13,426
We lived in our 5th wheel for a year while we built a house. I think a 5th wheel maximizes space to cost ratio. You can get an amazing amount of room in the four slide-out units and they aren't that expensive used. You need an appropriate tow vehicle to move a big 5th wheel.
__________________
Dennis and Katherine
2000 Monaco Dynasty
barmcd is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2018, 10:27 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
ramn4ver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 171
Full timing for 8 years now. Love it...3 different 5th wheels. Two city's. Life is grand.
ramn4ver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2018, 12:44 PM   #5
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,111
Retired36,,do it !!I'm single now and retired many years, been in a 5er full time for just over 2 yrs in eastern PA. bought a used 6 yr old 37 foot old top of the line unit. Have all hook up's on my son's property. Been thru two winters two hot summers and have not had any major issues. My biggest concern's are water leaks and roof condition,,don't have any problems with that but constantly watch.
Can't express how happy I am.

CLIFFORD
clifford j is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2018, 12:55 PM   #6
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Sisters, OR
Posts: 14
You mentioned that you are considering buying a trailer to live in full-time. Have you had an RV in the past? Are you sure you would enjoy living full-time in a trailer? Some folks love full-timing, while others like me, couldn't do it. Personally, I like my spacious house, my vegetable garden and being anchored in an established community. When I need a break from my structured life I hookup the trailer and head out on an adventure, then come home and repeat the cycle. Just be sure that you will enjoy the full-time lifestyle.
__________________
2021 Grand Design Reflection 303RLS
2021 Ford F350 Lariat CCSB 7.3L 4.30 Axle, B&W Companion Hitch
mbowling is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 11:39 AM   #7
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Posts: 18
Suggestion for a 5th wheel to live in

Need some suggestions on 5th wheels to live in full time but not to pull around the country. Live in one of the rv resort type parks.
Any thoughts on:
Make
Model
Size
Thoughts on living in a rv resort type rv park

Just my wife and I. Don't want to own a truck. If a move is necessary have it done.

We like the compact, minimalist possibilities with some luxury and amenities.

Thanks for any help.
Retire36 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 11:49 AM   #8
Senior Member
 
ramn4ver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 171
Budget?
ramn4ver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 11:51 AM   #9
Senior Member
 
ramn4ver's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 171
My friend has been in his Forest River Riverstone about 6 months now. Loves it...no issues..
ramn4ver is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 02:11 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 1,111
New or used ??

CLIFFORD
clifford j is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 02:31 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
Daycruiser's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Crossville,TN
Posts: 196
You're are going to want a Full Time category Fifthwheel. Riverstone, Redwood, DRV, and Solitude lines come to mind. New prices you're going to be between $80K to $125K for these. You may also want to consider a park model if you don't plan on moving it, lots of those around these days as the younger generation is buying them now also.
__________________
45 Years Rv'ng and no end in sight.
2018 Ram 3500 CC SB 4X4 Limited Cummins/Aisin SRW. Comfort Ride Energy Absorbing Hitch.
2020 Cedar Creek Hathaway 34IK, Reese 19K Sidewinder PB.
Daycruiser is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 03:17 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
KamiwillRV's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: East Texas
Posts: 123
I’ve only been in it a short time, but I could easily see myself living fulltime in our Palomino Columbus 298RL. Very homey. Talked to the technicians at the dealership and he told me (after I bought it) that they have greatly improved over the past couple years. Guess they didn’t always have a great rep.

I’m a builder. And for the fifth wheels we were searching for, the Columbus line has great woodwork and better minor details compared to the others. We compared it strongly to a Montana, and feel we got a much better build quality, for much cheaper. Montana is proud.

We searched for months, and quality was our biggest concern. We feel so far that we did good.

Anyway, $79k sticker, $55k bought (+TTL) Get your luxury, space and full-time aspect. Hope that helps....just my .02!
__________________
2018 Palomino Columbus 298RL
2018 F-350 DRW PowerStroke w/ BD3 Trailer Saver
KamiwillRV is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 03:32 PM   #13
Moderator Emeritus
 
Scarab0088's Avatar


 
Damon Owners Club
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Lone Star State
Posts: 19,203
A 5er but no truck or intent to move it...Why a 5er?

A Park Model or Destination Trailer would seem to be a better fit for that...like:
The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association: Park Model RVs

From:
https://www.championhomes.com/park-model-rv
Or
Forest River Inc., A Berkshire Hathaway Company | RVs, Park Models Trailers, Commercial Buses, Commercial Trailers, Pontoons
Or
https://www.jayco.com/products/trave...ight-bungalow/
Or
http://www.coachmenrv.com/product-de...aspx?LineID=65
Or
https://www.heartlandrvs.com/destination-class
Or...any of the dozens of other national or regional makers.

Click image for larger version

Name:	SILVERCREST PARK MODEL.jpg
Views:	136
Size:	166.5 KB
ID:	195259

Two big reasons to select Park Models over a 5er is:
*Finding a commercial delivery set-up for a 5er is more difficult than a receiver equipped truck service...'cuz, a RV 5er tow connection is different than a big-rig tow deck or goose-neck.
*Park Models can typically be connected directly to public utilities...RV's typically must be temp connections.

Best luck
__________________
Kim and Steve, Mustang LCDR (USCG Ret), Outlaw #1193
https://www.irv2.com/attachments/signaturepics/sigpic84535_7.gif
WE LOVE OUR OUTLAW RV
Scarab0088 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-11-2018, 05:44 PM   #14
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 4,985
If you decide to buy the FW, check on Craig's List under Transport for locals that can move your camper w/o having to buy a truck. Or search RV Transport company's that might have trucks in your area.
grindstone01 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
5th wheel, full time



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
5th Wheel to Class A; Class A to 5th Wheel dosxx iRV2.com General Discussion 16 06-08-2017 02:22 PM
5th Wheel suggestion to fit budget? unitlink 5th Wheel Discussion 19 10-23-2015 09:56 PM
Time to Choose which 5TH wheel to live in? TxTravlrs 5th Wheel Discussion 42 06-07-2014 05:23 AM
New 5th Wheel owner asks will 1983 F250 SC LB safely pull a 34ft 5th wheel ? abacusblack 5th Wheel Discussion 28 11-18-2011 11:38 PM
Where can you park a 5th wheel and live in it. kcaravelli 5th Wheel Discussion 5 09-25-2011 09:33 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 08:12 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.