Downsizing and looking to purchase a 5th wheel to live in on site - PNW so want a cold weather pkg - maybe 36' to 40'. All electric w/propane for an auto genny...what should I dream on...?

[Jude]

Recommendations for a last dream 5th wheel home.

[Consolenut]

Depends on budget.  All electric will narrow your choices.  And propane Genny would eliminate all electric

[slallen]

New Horizons. They will build it any way you want it. 

[Kirk W]

If you plan to live in it on a fixed site and never travel, why would you want a fifth wheel? A trailer of any type that is a permanent home should be skirted and a fifth wheel is more difficult to do as well as having needless stairs. Why not consider a travel trailer or even a better choice would be a park model?

[TXiceman]

Jude, as others have suggested, if you do not intend to travel, you will be better off with a mobile home or a park model.  Living in an RV in a cold winter is not a lot of fun, even if set up for the weather.   Even so called 4 season RVs do not perform well in subfreezing climates.  You still have to contend with freezing water supplies, freezing wastewater lines, condensation inside the RV, swapping propene bottles or a much larger propane tank.  Extended winter living in a a cold climate would require fully skirting the RV.

All too many noobies see the RV as a "cheaper" way to live and never consider the weather extremes.  Just because an RV says it has a cold weather package, Arctic Pak or Polar Pak this does not mean much as it is mostly a marketing ploy.  To get a true all season unit you are looking at the most expensive ,models and often custom builds.  These units are also very heavy.

Ken

[lappir]

3 hours ago, TXiceman said:

Jude, as others have suggested, if you do not intend to travel, you will be better off with a mobile home or a park model.  Living in an RV in a cold winter is not a lot of fun, even if set up for the weather.   Even so called 4 season RVs do not perform well in subfreezing climates.  You still have to contend with freezing water supplies, freezing wastewater lines, condensation inside the RV, swapping propene bottles or a much larger propane tank.  Extended winter living in a a cold climate would require fully skirting the RV.

All too many noobies see the RV as a "cheaper" way to live and never consider the weather extremes.  Just because an RV says it has a cold weather package, Arctic Pak or Polar Pak this does not mean much as it is mostly a marketing ploy.  To get a true all season unit you are looking at the most expensive ,models and often custom builds.  These units are also very heavy.

Ken

And even the custom built heavy ones need special attention when the temps fall. Condensation, and issues with above ground Hydrants and water hoses. If you really want to stay in one place, there are many more affordable options. IMHO

Rod