defboater

With a Ford F350 to tow with, why limit yourself on length. We have a 38' Montana and love it for all the reasons mentioned above. As a retired trucker I can tell you that a longer trailer tows/backs better than a short one. When I was still working I would ALWAYS pick a 53' over a 48" when given an option.

thank you for this advice. We are trying to start small with less than 32' as we are total newbies at this!

Great advice, all, thank you! Now to find a newer 30' RK model with no steps and the fridge on the 'side' instead of the back!

Thank you again!

Just a couple of comments... we had a 40' HH Chapagne with RK. Gobs of counter space, with proper storage, no items coming out or broken. We did have Mor/ryde IS suspension which helped a great deal. Why in the world would you want an outside fridge? First, you would only get a apt size, and second, it will get old fast going outside to retrieve something from the fridge.

 

Jim

Thanks for all this - wonderful advice. What I meant about the outside fridge is some models have an outside kitchen with an apartment size fridge. To me, this would be extremely helpful with defrosting the inside fridge, but another member commented that one can accomplish defrosting with a hair dryer quickly. As I said, wonderful succinct advice here, and I thank you all!

I've asked about the pros and cons of a RK in a fifth wheel and decided against it due to bad reviews. We want a 30-32' fifth wheel, and are re-considering a RK as we now have a new to us Ford 350 truck and hope this will alleviate some bounce?

Would love to read about your RK experiences in a 32-30 ft or under fifth wheel, what do you have?

Our wish list is number one, no steps between bed and bathroom so no night falls. This has proven a tough find in New England.

Number 2 is an outside refrigerator to help with the monthly defrosting routine.

Number 3 is at least one night stand or space for glasses and book and far down is decent wardrobe space as we will be on our journey for at least a year.

Would you buy it again and what brand would you buy used?

Any suggestions, advice and comments appreciated and thank you for being there for us newbies! Especially us newbies that are from remote areas and have to rely on the internet for our learning curves!