thinking about joining your club ??? (1 Viewer)

[ellen]

Hi there
at present we have a motorhome, autotrail cheiftain 28ft plus our little tart the smart car on its trailer, a total of approx 40ft. we would like more living space
with the wow factor and turn our attentions to a fifth wheeler, we have been touring for about 4 years and spend alot of time in France, any help advice or knowledge of same would be gratefully accepted.

in anticipation of lots of info
thanx el+tel:thumb:

 

[JayDee]

Only thinking about it?

Go on, take the plunge. You know you want to and you couldn't ever regret it.

We're all mad here and a thoroughly nice bunch of chaps and chapesses.

There's bound to be somebody here who knows more about 5th. wheelers than I do - coz I know nuffin. :Sad:

John

 

[Safetyman]

Hi there
at present we have a motorhome, autotrail cheiftain 28ft plus our little tart the smart car on its trailer, a total of approx 40ft. we would like more living space
with the wow factor and turn our attentions to a fifth wheeler, we have been touring for about 4 years and spend alot of time in France, any help advice or knowledge of same would be gratefully accepted.

in anticipation of lots of info
thanx el+tel:thumb:

Hi Welcome Ellen
I rarely visit this site due to work travel, however your in good hands here and there are a few of us that have taken the sensible option. (5th Wheel)
Why are you considering a change? Your answer to this will depend on what response you will recieve from fifth wheel owners.
It may take me a while to reply but I will.
Kind Regards
Malc

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[Hayleylulu]

Hi there
at present we have a motorhome, autotrail cheiftain 28ft plus our little tart the smart car on its trailer, a total of approx 40ft. we would like more living space
with the wow factor and turn our attentions to a fifth wheeler, we have been touring for about 4 years and spend alot of time in France, any help advice or knowledge of same would be gratefully accepted.

in anticipation of lots of info
thanx el+tel:thumb:

go for it u only live once:thumb::thumb:

 

[superk]

I agree with the 'go for it sentiment' but here's some thoughts:

Do you use French Aires? A 5th-wheel wouldn't be classified as a motorhome so there might be a problem if you do.

Waste disposal may not be a cassette system so the 5th-wheel will need to be pulled up or reversed close enough to the waste point. French campsites tend to have a WC Chimique that may be round the back of the toilet block and inaccessible to you unless you have a macerator and lots of hose.

You will need a big vehicle to pull it (depending on size) and then you have the same big vehicle for touring with it's fuel consumption.

Some sites don't allow twin-axle caravans which a 5th-wheeler will be classified as and probably have twin axles or an extra wheel at the back.


Keith