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 11-08-2024, 04:33 PM   #43
MFL
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 785
Thanks for letting us know!

That should be a nice fit for you guys, and a good towing experience!
MFL is online now   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 11-08-2024, 04:42 PM   #44
MFL
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2023
Posts: 785
Quote:
Originally Posted by corn18 View Post
This is the weight sticker on the 2020 Ford F350 Platinum LB SRW 4x4 6.7L I was going to buy until my wife put the kabash on it. Slightly more than an F250.
Slightly more is correct, in actual difference. The paper/sticker difference is only due to the class 2/class 3 GVWR rating assigned by the DOT 10,000/14,000.
MFL is online now   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2024, 02:58 PM   #45
Senior Member
 
Triangle Drifter's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Bermuda Islands
Posts: 1,717
Our 34RLR Alpenlite 5er is very much a little condo. It partys 6, feeds 4, and sleeps 2.

On the rare occasion that we have overnighting guests they have to make do on the somewhat uncomfortable foldout sofa. We did not buy it with guests in mind.

It has been 17 years, well over 2500 nights travelling and guests with us a total of less than 28 days. We are not the Four Seasons on wheels.
__________________
Home: Bermuda
US RV base, MD
2007 Alpenlite 34RLR
Triangle Drifter is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2024, 03:43 PM   #46
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2024
Posts: 361
Quote:
Originally Posted by m1arifle View Post
I am new member on this site and if i am in the wrong section please let me know. So, here is my problem. My wife and I are going to go look at a 5th wheel on next Monday ( Keytone Cougar 290RLS ). I really like this size as it is only a foot bigger than our current travel trailer. I am getting too old for all the hooking up and setting up the jacks, then leveling the trailer. its more work than my back can handle. My wife seems to think we only need a little 5th wheel. I say what happens when we have people stay, it will be cramped. and I like room. Please let me know your experiences with sizes. We had a beautiful 40 foot Keystone on our lake lot that got totaled from a severe storm.
Hi m1arifle-

First, Welcome to the site where opinions and information are abundant and flow freely!

So, I currently have a 2016 Keystone Cougar 38' 5th wheel. We replaced a 30' Jayco travel trailer and are happy with our choice BUT there are several things to consider;

1) We didn't think about this when we bought ours but many State campgrounds cannot accommodate RV's larger than 35', sometimes not even 30'. We have pretty much limited ourselves to RV resorts but that's not a bad thing!

2) Even if you do go smaller, try to find a model with slides on both sides and the bedroom, it makes a huge difference!

3) If this is going to stay in one place for months at a time, I would absolutely go bigger. I had to work remotely for a year and I can tell you the extra space makes a huge difference. I have an island in the kitchen which is a fantastic feature for extra space when cooking.

4) Last, storage in the larger RV's is a big plus in my book. I don't think you can have too much storage.

Good Luck on your purchase and safe travels!
RVfixit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2024, 03:56 PM   #47
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2024
Posts: 361
Well, I guess I am a day late and a dollar short as they say! Congrats on the new 5th wheel!

Safe Travels!
RVfixit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-23-2024, 09:41 AM   #48
Senior Member
 
DamonCamper's Avatar
 
Jayco Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Haltom City, TX
Posts: 328
Quote:
Originally Posted by High Road Travelers View Post
And isn’t weight the main issue? Am I right in thinking that the 250 and 350 have the same motor and transmission? But not the same suspension, axles, etc.
Depends. Mine has the HD tow package with 5th wheel pucks factory installed.
When researching, I found that my 250 isn't any different than a 350.
Same engine, same axle (3.55) and I have four leaf springs just like the 350. Normal 250 only has 3 leaf springs. 30,000 tow capacity and 2740 lb cargo capacity.
Grated, it would not be enough for a larger/heavier 5er, but for my Eagle 319, it fits the bill perfect.



Happy Camping!!
__________________
Dana - U.S.Army CW4 (Retired)
2022 F250 SD with HD Tow Package
2023 Jayco Eagle 319MLOK
DamonCamper is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-23-2024, 11:00 AM   #49
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2024
Posts: 361
The 250 and 350 are almost identical except for one thing, you have to order the 250 with rear overload springs whereas the 350 comes with them standard. If buying a 4x4, there are different choices for the front suspension between the 250 and 350.I found this out when I ordered my 250 and wished I had added the overloads.

Safe Travels and Happy Holidays!
RVfixit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2024, 10:15 AM   #50
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2024
Posts: 324
Quote:
Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit View Post
If trailer is going to be parked....then I would go with a Travel Trailer
*less steps

If trailer is going to be towed routinely......I would go for one in that 34' length
*we FTd for 7 yrs moving weekly in a 34'.....it was roomy but not too big
I wouldn't go for a travel trailer for anything anymore. the 5th wheel has way more storage especially inside which is a benefit if it is going to be parked and also if you are moving around. the only disision would be size in my opinion
Stircrazy1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2024, 12:27 PM   #51
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Nashville,Mi
Posts: 22
Helen and I are really happy with the 2020 Grand Design 303RLS we were able to find. She likes everything about it, me I don't care for the kitchen sink (not divided) and the corner shower. Those are minimal gripes I can live with. I love all the storage. The auto leveling is amazing and it will recall to the level for the truck to back into the 5th wheel hitch. Winterizing is a breeze, as all the control are located on one panel. It has heated pads for cold weather camping, to keep them from freezing, and is well insulated.
m1arifle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2024, 07:17 AM   #52
Community Moderator


 
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Full timing
Posts: 7,950
Quote:
Originally Posted by m1arifle View Post
It has heated pads for cold weather camping, to keep them from freezing, and is well insulated.
Make sure you have water in the tanks before turning on the tank heating pads. It is possible to damage the holding tanks without water in the tanks.
__________________
2018 Road Warrior 427
2013 Can Am Spyder RT Limited
2017 Ram 3500 w/Aisin w/4:10
2 Dachshunds DJ (RIP 9-12-19) & Joey (RIP 5-14-21)
hamm2018 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2024, 01:15 PM   #53
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Nashville,Mi
Posts: 22
hamm2018 - thank you for that information. I will remember that. I may even post a note on the inside of the door where the controls are.
m1arifle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-25-2024, 01:38 PM   #54
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Nashville,Mi
Posts: 22
Damon - I have a 2021 Ford F250 with the towing package and when we got the new 5th wheel I was rather pleased with the average MPG. I have the 7.3 L Godzilla motor in this truck, it is what my son recommended I get. I have averaged almost 13 MPG pulling the 5th wheel. I don't know how that compares to diesel motors, but I am pleased so far.
m1arifle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-26-2024, 10:38 AM   #55
Senior Member
 
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 467
13 mpg towing a 12,000 lb 5th wheel?? Maybe I need to get one of those.
I have a similar size 5th wheel and my previous 2016 Ram 6.4 gas Hemi averaged 7.5 mpg, and my current 2018 Ram Cummins averages about 9.3 towing at 62-65 mph. My best ever has been in the 11s.
JK
__________________
2016 Open Range RF316RLS
2018 Ram 3500 Cummins
Jkjavelin is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-26-2024, 12:42 PM   #56
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2024
Location: Nashville,Mi
Posts: 22
I don't drive over 65mph and sometimes I will take the older 2 lane hwy.'s where portions are 55mph and portions are 65 mph. I like the old 2 lane hwy. sometimes because of the scenery.
m1arifle is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
5th wheel



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
Holiday Rambler Next Level 5th wheel :: 2005 Holiday Rambler Next Level 5th wheel 34C tmtltw iRV2 Owners Registry 0 02-17-2020 11:14 PM
1977 Arabian 5th Wheel :: 1977 Arabian 5th wheel TeamDanuser iRV2 Owners Registry 0 03-22-2018 09:52 PM
5th Wheel to Class A; Class A to 5th Wheel dosxx iRV2.com General Discussion 16 06-08-2017 03:22 PM
New 5th Wheel owner asks will 1983 F250 SC LB safely pull a 34ft 5th wheel ? abacusblack 5th Wheel Discussion 28 11-19-2011 12:38 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 09:22 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.