RV v 5th Wheeler

[Popty]

Hi all, having had a moho and toad for a few years and now sold both (due to covid we have grown a bit larger) we need something a bit bigger, been searching for an RV lhd, as we want to spend more time in Europe (when we can) or 5th wheeler, both wife and I are ex coach drivers so size isn't an issue (some say size is important) can anyone offer info or advice, or has anyone got either for sale, up to 30 foot

 

[Ivory55]

I have always liked it that the slide outs give so much more space. Never owned either just envious of the space.

 

[funflair]

Size might not matter for driving but think about where you will park/camp.

 

[Bluemooner]

We have a Fifth wheeler only 7.6m long with one slide out we love it

 

[Two on Tour]

If you go for a 5th then you will not be welcome on aires.

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[Bluemooner]

If you go for a 5th then you will not be welcome on aires.

We have used them

 

[Popty]

Hi bluemooner, what make/model is your 5er, and what tow truck do you use, the more info l have will help decide which way to go, 5er or rv

 

[Two on Tour]

We have used them

That's as maybe.
Some aires I've been on do allowing caravans which all a 5th wheeler is but most do not allow caravans.

 

[Popty]

Parking is not a problem as our drive is best part of 45/50 foot long, so rv/5er, tow truck and family car will fit

 

[Bluemooner]

Hi bluemooner, what make/model is your 5er, and what tow truck do you use, the more info l have will help decide which way to go, 5er or rv

We have a Dreamseeker made by the Fifth wheel company in wales and tow it with a 3.0 V6 Navara had it five and a half years now

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[BreweryDave]

Having owned both in the past, my short answer would be if you want to tour, then go for an RV. If you want to be more static longer term, and on a fully serviced pitch geared up for American sewage, get a fifth wheel, with the tow vehicle for easy ish transport.

My RV was about 34’ and went most places.
My fiver was a 36’ triple slide, matched to a 20’ Dodge Ram 3500 dually, a frightening thing to drive and manoever

 

[funflair]

We have a Fifth wheeler only 7.6m long with one slide out we love it

Do you have to unhitch to use an aire or stellplatz

 

[Bluemooner]

Do you have to unhitch to use an aire or stellplatz

We didn't just dropped front legs to take the weight off the pickup but it has to be a large aire to be able to do this

 

[simsy56]

I've had both, and to be honest, I am still not sure which was the best.

The 30ft 5th wheel trailer was superb for staying on sites for a while, leaving the Dodge Ram for 'driveabouts', whereas the 31ft Winnebago A class was superb for long term touring. The slideouts on both give so much more living space.

The A class was warmer when coming to the end of a days driving, and more of an instant set up, when parked. Push button for hydraulic levellers, push button for slide, done.

The 5er had much more space when set up, due to larger slides. 5 to 10 mins to set up, and then it was like a bungalow, with the benefit of a vehicle to go shopping etc;

Never a problem with either on the continent, but, some aires don't do 5ers, and some campgrounds don't either.

If you do go down the 5er route, make sure the tow truck is man enough to pull the trailer.

I would have either of them again.

Craig

 

[Popty]

Hi everyone, many thanks for all your inputs, I am still not decided on the best option but leaning towards the 5er, l have plenty of parking space for either, but 5er is a nose in front, just got to find one, my 1st choice would be the Celtic Rambler, it's 28ft and built in UK and a Nissan Navara pick up , but can't afford new, so I'll keep looking for the right deals to come along.