Love our excel 5th wheel but it does cost more than the average travel trailer maybe that’s where a little difference comes in to play
Love our excel 5th wheel but it does cost more than the average travel trailer maybe that’s where a little difference comes in to play
Bruce
2019 20 TRX Patriot
Mercury 250 ProXS Fourstroke
HDS 12 Live - Console
HDS 9 Live - Bow
I've owned several campers over the years. I always liked the looks of these but I have never owned one.
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225 Pro Max
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Dixie Chicken
You'd be much better off with a used _________. Electronics, and a few other categories, are exempt.
You are correct, the vast majority of the RV market is cheaply produced - welcome to Big Corporate.
And the really high quality units are priced accordingly. And some cheat anyway, hiding the cost cutting.
I'd suggest looking here for a used unit, ideas, pricing, etc. ... https://www.pplmotorhomes.com
We looked at a bunch of new and used before we purchased ours. It was a calculated purchase knowing the average live before having problems is seven years according to one of the camping sites. We have used it a lot and spent many fun days dry camping but not without issues. They fall apart and things fail. They require yearly maintenance on roofs and all seals among other things. If not done they will fall apart quicker.
As one person documented in his troubles, even keeping it in storage and doing the maintenance won’t stop all of it. His had rot in the walls and roof. Probably from driving down the road in the rain during his use. This was after only a few years.
If you are only going to use it once or twice a year I would rent one or rent a cabin.
Forrest River is very well built.
The fiberglass shell models (no wood frame) tend to hold their value better, but the purchase price is also generally higher either new or used. I will say many of the components such as HVAC, fridge, heater, etc are common to all models though.
Bigfoot, Casita, others of similar build might be worth checking into. The Casita is good for two people, too small for a family. Check fiberglass RV Forum.
Like boats, use them only occasionally and they are expensive on a per trip basis. Keeping whatever model you have under a shed roof tends to make roofs last longer and greatly reduces water leak damage. Best of luck.
I had a friend/CEO who rented one for a month each summer. Asked why he did not purchase one. He said he gets a new or one year old model every year, no storage, repairs, license plates, insurance, etc. He call if he has a problem and they have someone come out and fix it no matter where he is. Said he would rather pay extra for not having to deal with it the remainder of the year.
Buy a late model used one and use the hell out of it. If you don't use it a lot, you will be paying a ton of money that you could be saving, especially if you need a new vehicle to tow it with.
That said, just bought a 19 Ford F-350 and am looking for a used 5th wheel. I guess I like having my own stuff I can use as much or little, and when I want.
dvl2700
We belong to a member owned campground about an hour NE of the edge of Atlanta--in the Blue Ridge mountains. It's a really great place with 300 campsites, two pools, a fishing lake and a huge common house. The mountains there run about 4500', and the Appalachian Trail is across the road on top of the mountain.
We have 3 cabins and 25 rental travel trailers available to members that don't have their own camping trailers.
We've members 23 years, and our fifth wheel trailer stays in storage until we call and have them move it on a campsite for us. It's our home away from home for a total cost of about $800 per year.
Bamaman got an R-Pod last year and one trip was to Helen GA. your right the mountains in Georgia area sight to see. Had no idea the scenery was going to be that memorable and I've been all over the country including out west. So close to home and never knew until we started RVing.
Tournament-Fishing \"It\'s not a question of if you will be humbled but how many times\"
[total cost of about $800 per year.[/QUOTE]
$800 per year is a steal, we've been checking
Is that cause you've been there so long? I want in.
$800 per year is a steal, we've been checking
Is that cause you've been there so long? I want in.[/QUOTE]
I spend three months or so (March, April and October) on Corps of Engineers lakes (lake DeGray and Lake Ouachta in Arkansas)and with my old guy America The Beautiful pass it costs between $7-$10 a day. 50 amp hook up.
I would suggest looking at used campers too. You can find some really good deals on like new stuff. Campers are horrible about depreciating day one off the lot too. Start small,and make sure it's going to be. something you do regularly! The sooner the better...once your kids get to be 16-20 they don't want to hang with you anymore so it'll be just you and the wife....enjoy your time today! They will be back around a few years later! Ha