The Gapers Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Hi all, we are new full-timers. We are currently in a C class--a 24' Winnebago View towing a Subaru Crosstrek. Now I'm second guessing that decision. Has anyone gone from C class to 5th? Did you love it? Regret it? A bit of both? I like aspects of the C class: 1) Short & narrow rig (we are 46' long and 7' wide)--easy to pull into grocery stores, gas stations, and smallish campsites. 2) 2 vehicles--in case my husb and I need to go separate ways for the day. I still work. I suppose we could rent car, get a motorcycle, or get a smart car. I'm envying these aspects of 5th wheel living: 1) Bigger holding tanks 2) Enclosed and heated holding tanks--we love winter. 3) Garage for our oodles of gear. Our bikes are rusting. We love to boondock in the mountains and desert so I think a 5th would be much better for us than a Class A. I'm wondering if anyone has any thoughts or advice. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Sounds like you answered your own questions! We had a class C, but it was so cramped, no storage. We towed a car on a dolly but was a pain to hook up. We had a f350 sitting at home, so sold the mh and bought a 34' 5er. 3 slides and lots of space. The ONLY negative is the parking of the truck. But used to this now. Overall best decision I have made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms60ocb Posted January 26, 2017 Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 I had a small Class C which I bought used. I was told by the previous owner "Plan on pulling into the Hilton every third night" The little class C is wonderful for the short trips but the FW is my choice long trips or just being a winter Texan. Clay with 40 foot FW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gapers Posted January 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks for the info guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spindrift Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 We had a Class C and went to a TT for a few years before settling on our fifth wheel. At that time in our lives, the Class C was a BIG mistake. You can't beat the convenience of a Class C but we got sooooo much more for our money going to the fifth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 We had our class C for 11 years and really liked it but when it came time to go full time we knew we wanted a fifth wheel. It's just so much roomier, more like a home and so much more storage. I do miss the convenience of being able to move about the house portion while traveling, but as fulltimers we don't travel as long of distance a day or as many days in a row before stopping somewhere. So that's just not a big deal anymore. There were several must haves on our list and only a fifth wheel could fulfill them. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svtoujours Posted January 27, 2017 Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 We sold our sailboat that we had lived on for 18 years (just got too old to do all the work), and like many of our fellow retired cruisers, bought a RV. For us the Winnebago View 23 J worked. These are travel rigs, and that is what we did for 3 years. Very easy to park in front of kids houses, and come and go with ease. Even went to SanCarlos in Mexico. Eventually, it gets crowded and we were visiting our storage at least 3 or 4 times a year. Plus the fact we were really interested in volunteering at state parks on the west coast (and we did not have a toad). So bought a smaller fifth wheel and a ford truck. What a change, did not Ike the trailer, too short for a full queen size bed, and other issues, so traded for an Artic Fox 29.5 about 18 months ago. Very happy, meets our needs. However, not nearly as easy to drive, not traveling nearly as much, cannot park in front of kids houses etc. So, many trade offs, but it does suit our current life style as we are now volunteering at OR state parks for 5 months a year. There is a lot to learn about towing, talk to as many fifth wheelers as you can before buying a rig. And get inputs on models and sizes, as usual we are learning the hard way!! Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gapers Posted January 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 Great advice everyone. Its a tough decision for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dewilso Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Yep, tried it, took one trip pulling the 5th wheel, being restricted as to where we could go, the PITA to find a place to pull over to use the facilities &&&. But, it depends on you, and what you want in your travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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