coachmac9 Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 Friends of ours had their house almost completely destroyed in the tornadoes around Canton a couple of weeks ago and are now going to be homeless for probably a year while they haggle with the insurance company and then re-construct their house.They are looking at buying a fifth wheel to live in during this process and also to use afterward to do some camping in. They have three children (ages 9, 8 and 7)...I did tons of research on Class A's when we were looking for our RV but I know absolutely nothing about 5'ers except for what little I have read on these forums. From what I gather they, like Class A's, come in a large range of quality (and price). which manufacturers would you rate as good, fair, poor or great (in quality)?? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 What kind of truck do they want? A 1-ton dually can carry a heavier trailer than a 3/4 ton, obviously. But if they are adamant about a 3/4 ton, no use getting info on heavier trailers they can't safely pull/stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 5 hours ago, coachmac9 said: Friends of ours had their house almost completely destroyed in the tornadoes around Canton a couple of weeks ago and are now going to be homeless for probably a year We live only about 20 minutes from Canton and I'd be happy to help a storm victim, if possible. Send me a PM if there is something that I may be able to do to help. I could make then a checklist or two, show them how to check the appliances to see that they work, and any number of other things if it helps. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 It would also help if we had a rough idea of the budget they have for a fiver 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted May 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 They have a 1 ton dually to pull the RV with...Kirk, thanks, I will talk with them later on in the week and see exactly what type of information would help them. Budget wise, I think they are ok with a fiver in the higher price bracket if that's what they have to spend to get a decent quality fiver. They just don't want to spend money on something that will fall apart on the drive home. They will not be moving it around much, in fact it might be at one location for the entire time they are getting their house fixed/re-built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 If you do a search in the forum you will find several threads inquiring about recommended fifth wheels with tons of info and suggestions. Greg Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandsys Posted May 22, 2017 Report Share Posted May 22, 2017 2 hours ago, Big Greg said: If you do a search in the forum you will find several threads inquiring about recommended fifth wheels with tons of info and suggestions. Greg But, sometimes that information is too old and newbies aren't likely to recognize that. Myself, I prefer current data. Linda Sand Blog: http://sandcastle.sandsys.org/ Former Rigs: Liesure Travel van, Winnebago View 24H, Winnebago Journey 34Y, Sportsmobile Sprinter conversion van Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Greg Posted May 23, 2017 Report Share Posted May 23, 2017 And folks are often looking for used RVs so the old info might not be old. Greg Greg & Judy Bahnmiller Class of 2007 2014 F350 2007 HitchHiker Champagne Both sold 2/19, settled in Foley, AL after 12 years on the road http://bahnmilleradventure.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmac9 Posted May 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Sorry I took so long in up-dating this thread...thanks so much to all who responded!! My friends are still in a battle with the insurance company about the house and the insurance company will only pay for a rental RV while the house is either torn down and rebuilt or repaired...long story short they are in for a long battle, I am afraid!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 I believe it is typical for an insurance company to pay only for temporary housing while a home is being repaired. Why should they buy a "permanent" RV? We had friends lose a home to fire and insurance paid for 9 months of house rental for them. Perhaps they could negotiate a fixed sum for their temporary housing and apply it toward the RV of their choice. Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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