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Originally Posted by RowdysMom

We have had a fifth wheel for 10 years. They are great! I just love them.

The one thing you need to know though, is that there always seems to be some little thing that needs fixing or needs attention - even with the good ones. If your hubby is a handy guy, it will be fine, if he can't do the repairs, it can be very expensive.

My hubby used to be able to do everything, but a few years ago, he developed some very serious health problems and now doesn't feel much like doing anything. So, this summer, after our trip in the fifth wheel, we had to take it in to the shop because the slide out wouldn't go out - it wasn't broken, just out of alignment. We also needed to have the wheel bearings repacked and there was one other thing, I can't remember what - but it wasn't anything major, and the bill was $1200.00

Some of the best brands are Monaco and Holiday Rambler. I think also, Aljo (or something close to that) is a really good brand.

We are also getting ready to sell our fifth wheel because of my hubby's health - it is just too big for us to manage and he can no longer tolerate the altitude of the mountains where we spent most of our time in it. We may get a little travel lite trailer, maybe a Casita, like someone else mentioned.

Also, remember that you need to have a substantial pickup to pull the fifth wheel. I don't know how big the one you are looking at is, but ours is 30 feet and we have a one ton pickup - you could get by with a 3/4 ton, but not a 1/2 ton. Most pickups are 1/2 ton and that is just not big enough.

Also, the fifth wheel hitch costs about $500.

Good luck with everything - I hope you find a great one!

I think you guys will love the Casita..we do...My husband says he never knows it's behind him when we travel and they are so well made. That was the selling point for him. PM me if you want to know more particulars. We lived in it for 2 months while our house was being built