We are hoping to get started in about 3 yrs. My wife will be ready to retire then. Researching the industry the right fit. So far we like the Cedar Creek and the 3500 Chevy dually. We are hoping to make a lot of friends here. lol
Larry and Kim
el Rojo and Pam said
04:37 PM Feb 2, 2014
Welcome Larry and Kim! When you have questions ask away. There's plenty of knowledge here and everybody's willing to help.
I was at a campground when a traveling Cedar Creak group visited. I cannot remember the name of the Cedar Creak traveling group.
BiggarView said
06:29 PM Feb 2, 2014
Welcome Larry & Kim. you've come to the right place. You are probably going to go FT a few years ahead of us so we will follow your exploits with interest. We saw a Cedar Creek at the Chicago RV show last year and got generally good feeling about it for that price point. As we are at least 6 years or so from going FT I'm sure things will change a lot and we aren't commited to any model or floorplan yet. That is the fun of the research and the asking of questions of the more experienced folks on this forum. You will gain valuable insight from them.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Sunday 2nd of February 2014 06:30:52 PM
Lucky Mike said
07:07 PM Feb 2, 2014
Welcome Larry & Kim!!!!
Mark V said
11:53 AM Feb 4, 2014
Hello and welcome!
I too am new to the forum, and plan to FT sometime in 2016 when I retire. In the beginning, I was drawn to the size and layout of the fivers, but I have an aversion to towing anything that large and cumbersome even a few hundred miles at a time, nevermind cross country. The other negative for me was in owning and maintaining a large, dual wheel, low mpg pick-up truck in addition to a smaller primary transportation vehicle. These considerations now have me looking in the direction of a mid size (approx 34') Class A motorhome; preferably a diesel pusher. This would give me the option of towing a small toad or using the second vehicle as a scout.
Depreciation is a main consideration, and although a comparably sized motor home would probably cost a little more, and depreciate a little faster than a fifth wheel, that expense would probably be offset by subtracting the cost, maintenance, and depreciation of the truck. Also, I feel that a MH is easier to drive and maneuver than a large fiver, but that's just me.
These are just a few of the many things I've been thinking about during the planning phase, and I'm equally sure that in time, this opinion will also evolve.
PIEERE said
03:21 PM Feb 5, 2014
Larry and KIm: Mark: Welcome to the friendliest and best RV forum on the internet. You are going to find a lot of friends. Questions will be answered by many knowledgeable RVers who have owned many different rigs and will explain their opinions!
We are hoping to get started in about 3 yrs. My wife will be ready to retire then. Researching the industry the right fit. So far we like the Cedar Creek and the 3500 Chevy dually. We are hoping to make a lot of friends here. lol
Larry and Kim
Red
Welcome to the forum. Cedar Creak is a mid-level 5th wheel made by Forest River. Have you visited their owner club? Cedar Creak also has a forum: http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f23/cedar-creek-rv-owners-club-21.html.
I was at a campground when a traveling Cedar Creak group visited. I cannot remember the name of the Cedar Creak traveling group.
Welcome Larry & Kim. you've come to the right place. You are probably going to go FT a few years ahead of us so we will follow your exploits with interest. We saw a Cedar Creek at the Chicago RV show last year and got generally good feeling about it for that price point. As we are at least 6 years or so from going FT I'm sure things will change a lot and we aren't commited to any model or floorplan yet. That is the fun of the research and the asking of questions of the more experienced folks on this forum. You will gain valuable insight from them.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Sunday 2nd of February 2014 06:30:52 PM
Hello and welcome!
I too am new to the forum, and plan to FT sometime in 2016 when I retire. In the beginning, I was drawn to the size and layout of the fivers, but I have an aversion to towing anything that large and cumbersome even a few hundred miles at a time, nevermind cross country. The other negative for me was in owning and maintaining a large, dual wheel, low mpg pick-up truck in addition to a smaller primary transportation vehicle. These considerations now have me looking in the direction of a mid size (approx 34') Class A motorhome; preferably a diesel pusher. This would give me the option of towing a small toad or using the second vehicle as a scout.
Depreciation is a main consideration, and although a comparably sized motor home would probably cost a little more, and depreciate a little faster than a fifth wheel, that expense would probably be offset by subtracting the cost, maintenance, and depreciation of the truck. Also, I feel that a MH is easier to drive and maneuver than a large fiver, but that's just me.
These are just a few of the many things I've been thinking about during the planning phase, and I'm equally sure that in time, this opinion will also evolve.