In the market for a full time fifth wheel. Still working full time/ part time in Indiana. So I'll be year round IN. Searching for a quality, well insulated with as large of a living area as poss. Prolly 39' New? Prolly a year or so old used to save some $$$ on my first ever RV. I'm an adventurer taking a breather from off road, dual sport and road motorcycle/sidecars. I did a lot off camping in tents & hammocks. Looking forward to fifthwheel living, travel and a new page in life.
Happy Trails
Ty
Terry and Jo said
04:53 AM Feb 9, 2012
Ty,
Welcome to the RV Dreams forums. This is the place for questions that you may have, so feel free to ask them all. Being as you are in Indiana, the Elkhart area is full of RV manufacturers where you can arrange for factory tours. Look around at units they may interest you and then check out the factories.
Also, if you begin to take a big interest in a particular brand, check for forums for owners of that brand. In our two years of research, I can't even remember the number of forums where I spent time reading.
Just to mention our brand, it is made by DRV Suites out of Howe, Indiana. It is a brand that was designed for those wanting to full-time. Take your time looking and be sure to look at a lot. Don't be dazzled by glitter and glitz. Look closely at the construction of all the units you are interested in, all the way from the wheels on the ground to the roof.
Have fun with the research and planning.
Terry
Workinrvers said
05:15 AM Feb 9, 2012
Welcome from a fellow Hoosier. We spent 2 winters in central Indiana in our Montana and it did well. You do have to take the neccesary precautions on any rig you buy like heat taping the water hose, making sure the sewer hose has a positive flow so no water is trapped in the hose to freeze etc.
I would also look for a unit with dual pane windows as they should help hold the heat in some and are options on most 5th wheels and even standard on some higher end units. Seemed like our biggest "heat thieves" were the slide outs and the windows.
Feel free to jump in and participate.
Phil
Kamakaziozzy said
05:32 AM Feb 9, 2012
I'm not big on the glitter. I'm in the furniture biz so I like wood and well built cabinets. Still learning insulation, suspension, windows, mfg's etc....new used? Im so confused! But getting educated as I go. Thanks
Ty,
Welcome to the RV Dreams forums. This is the place for questions that you may have, so feel free to ask them all. Being as you are in Indiana, the Elkhart area is full of RV manufacturers where you can arrange for factory tours. Look around at units they may interest you and then check out the factories.
Also, if you begin to take a big interest in a particular brand, check for forums for owners of that brand. In our two years of research, I can't even remember the number of forums where I spent time reading.
Just to mention our brand, it is made by DRV Suites out of Howe, Indiana. It is a brand that was designed for those wanting to full-time. Take your time looking and be sure to look at a lot. Don't be dazzled by glitter and glitz. Look closely at the construction of all the units you are interested in, all the way from the wheels on the ground to the roof.
Have fun with the research and planning.
Terry
I would also look for a unit with dual pane windows as they should help hold the heat in some and are options on most 5th wheels and even standard on some higher end units. Seemed like our biggest "heat thieves" were the slide outs and the windows.
Feel free to jump in and participate.
Phil
Thanks