RV's

X-TECH MAN · 12-29-2010, 12:33 PM

Any opinions on a 5th wheel trailer/1 ton truck (dualie vs standard rear axel) with living quarters vs the motor home deal?
Thanks

John Lang · 12-29-2010, 02:14 PM

As a former owner of a MH, and a retired Long Distance trucker, I would suggest that you stay away from anything (MH) that has a Freightliner chassis, and a Cat engine, unless it's a real late model engine ! The earlier model Cat engine is pretty much a Throw Away engine ! Cheaper to replace, than repair ! The thing with Freightliner Chassis is they don't have the towing capacity in weight, of others, such as a Sparten chassis, or Roadmaster, both excellant, Amongst the top availible ! My MH was a Damon Escaper, 40', with a 350hp Cummins pusher, and full air ride suspention, with frt A arms ! This unit is a little above entry level , but a great unit ! Get as much HP as your wallet can handle ! Stay ahead of the maintaince, and you will enjoy the coach ! The bigger the unit, the more capacities , such as Black Water (waste), Grey water, sink, shower, drinking etc. ! Race safe, and see the USA !.....John

John Lang · 12-29-2010, 02:25 PM

I've done the Dualie w/trailer thing, and it's mostly space and comfort ! Get used to running around at 65 ' or less If you have a well setup PU, such as a Diesel, you're ahead of the game ! HP, fuel mileage, etc ! I still have my 96 Dodge dualie, w/cummins, and a 5 sp, w3.54 gear, and it now has 322,500 miles, and towing a 28 ' Pace Big Foot trailer I get 15-17 mpg, at 65 mph ! The pump has been played with !.............Have fun ....John

X-TECH MAN · 12-29-2010, 02:51 PM

Thanks guys......I gives me something to think about.

FED 387 · 12-29-2010, 02:16 PM

X tech ya put yourself in a dillemma when it comes to RV vs trailer w/living quarters---If ya have a truck and trailer ya always have a set of wheels if ya need to go somewhere--its not just sitting around all the time but ya also limit yourself as to what ya can do because of the trailer---on the other hand with a MH if ya just wanna go fishing or go camping/vacationing etc ya got your living area without dragging the trailer along---kinda a catch 22 situation if ya follow me-its really up to each person which is the better choice for them---comp

12-29-2010, 12:33 PM	#1
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: RV's Any opinions on a 5th wheel trailer/1 ton truck (dualie vs standard rear axel) with living quarters vs the motor home deal? Thanks

12-29-2010, 02:14 PM	#2
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: RV's As a former owner of a MH, and a retired Long Distance trucker, I would suggest that you stay away from anything (MH) that has a Freightliner chassis, and a Cat engine, unless it's a real late model engine ! The earlier model Cat engine is pretty much a Throw Away engine ! Cheaper to replace, than repair ! The thing with Freightliner Chassis is they don't have the towing capacity in weight, of others, such as a Sparten chassis, or Roadmaster, both excellant, Amongst the top availible ! My MH was a Damon Escaper, 40', with a 350hp Cummins pusher, and full air ride suspention, with frt A arms ! This unit is a little above entry level , but a great unit ! Get as much HP as your wallet can handle ! Stay ahead of the maintaince, and you will enjoy the coach ! The bigger the unit, the more capacities , such as Black Water (waste), Grey water, sink, shower, drinking etc. ! Race safe, and see the USA !.....John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

12-29-2010, 02:25 PM	#3
John Lang Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sheboygan Wi Posts: 391 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 2 Posts	Re: RV's To X-Tech-Man I've done the Dualie w/trailer thing, and it's mostly space and comfort ! Get used to running around at 65 ' or less If you have a well setup PU, such as a Diesel, you're ahead of the game ! HP, fuel mileage, etc ! I still have my 96 Dodge dualie, w/cummins, and a 5 sp, w3.54 gear, and it now has 322,500 miles, and towing a 28 ' Pace Big Foot trailer I get 15-17 mpg, at 65 mph ! The pump has been played with !.............Have fun ....John __________________ John Lang 365 STK, SS

12-29-2010, 02:51 PM	#4
X-TECH MAN Banned Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Lake Placid, Florida Posts: 3,203 Likes: 1,047 Liked 235 Times in 110 Posts	Re: RV's Thanks guys......I gives me something to think about.

12-29-2010, 02:16 PM	#5
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,423 Likes: 541 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: RV's X tech ya put yourself in a dillemma when it comes to RV vs trailer w/living quarters---If ya have a truck and trailer ya always have a set of wheels if ya need to go somewhere--its not just sitting around all the time but ya also limit yourself as to what ya can do because of the trailer---on the other hand with a MH if ya just wanna go fishing or go camping/vacationing etc ya got your living area without dragging the trailer along---kinda a catch 22 situation if ya follow me-its really up to each person which is the better choice for them---comp

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