- Oct 16, 2008
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I am thinking of buying a 5th wheeler, about 26/28ft if there is such a size.
I have had a six wheeled motorhome with a 4 wheeled car trailer that I used to put a Nissan Micra on. Which came out at 42ft long.
I now tow a 22-23 ft overall caravan behind a Kia Sedona, which I find ok, but I do have a partial disabled son and the amount of space in a caravan is limited. Hence the idea of a 5th wheeler.
I am not daunted by the size, as I used to be an HGV 1, driver, until I let my license lapse..
What 5er would you recommend, in the size quoted and having at least one slide out ? and around the 7-6" wide, as I have heard conflicting reports about the legality of some 8ft wide american models. And wheather they would be acceptable on the continent, which is what I am looking to do over the winter months (touring europe) and to get as much use in this country during the summer.
Weights and train weights would be most appreciated. I have held a normal full car license for nearly 50 yrs.
Have any of you had dealings with the new Mitsubishi L200 Animal 2,477cc, Automatic, GVW 2910kg,, Kerb weight 1865kg,, max payload 1045kg,, towing capacity braked 2700kg,, unbraked 750kg,, trailer nose weight 115kg,,
Any infomation and guidance would be gratefully received.
Thanks.
I have had a six wheeled motorhome with a 4 wheeled car trailer that I used to put a Nissan Micra on. Which came out at 42ft long.
I now tow a 22-23 ft overall caravan behind a Kia Sedona, which I find ok, but I do have a partial disabled son and the amount of space in a caravan is limited. Hence the idea of a 5th wheeler.
I am not daunted by the size, as I used to be an HGV 1, driver, until I let my license lapse..
What 5er would you recommend, in the size quoted and having at least one slide out ? and around the 7-6" wide, as I have heard conflicting reports about the legality of some 8ft wide american models. And wheather they would be acceptable on the continent, which is what I am looking to do over the winter months (touring europe) and to get as much use in this country during the summer.
Weights and train weights would be most appreciated. I have held a normal full car license for nearly 50 yrs.
Have any of you had dealings with the new Mitsubishi L200 Animal 2,477cc, Automatic, GVW 2910kg,, Kerb weight 1865kg,, max payload 1045kg,, towing capacity braked 2700kg,, unbraked 750kg,, trailer nose weight 115kg,,
Any infomation and guidance would be gratefully received.
Thanks.