This is a regular 5th wheel that has the back drop gate of a toy hauler. This is NOT a toy hauler. Do you think you would do a party deck? Seems like this is one of the latest, greatest things. Just curious what you think.

 

I have seen a few of them. I think it can be a nice alternative.

 

I guess you would have to always be aware of the lift gate to make sure you have the rear clearance in you camping site to use deck.

 

I have seen folks already doing this with the tailgate on their toy hauler.

 

load capacity of the cables would be my concern.

 

I don't know, I am pretty happy to put my chair on the ground.

 

I'm not sure it would work well in central Minnesota or Florida, mosquito's and all.

You can tell its a party set up, otherwise, who needs a adult proof fence to keep them from falling out!

 

yeah I like the big awning and mat set up i have now seems like it might be unsteady to?

 

Thing I don't like about it, is you would have to close up every night. Otherwise you leave your items, vulnerable.

Is it an easy thing to tear down and close up?

Plus, I would like to see an awning that stretched out to completely cover the patio.


A few years ago, it was kind of the rage for a drop down patio on the curb side. No need to close up was nice (as you had a sliding door to the inside).

Didn't work for us to get one, but I thought it was an interesting idea. Not many made like that anymore. Guess it didn't catch on.


However, I do like the rear patio idea used in conjunction with the new 385AMP. Doors out to the patio. Still missing a full awning though.

 

I guess it depends on your lifestyle - I have seen several at campgrounds around the country - I would not worry about it's ability to function, hold the weight etc. I am confidant that it works as it is designed to.

However - for me - and we are all different - camping is a relaxing social time for me, nothing like my chair on the ground, a campfire and meeting new friends - and old friends - the patio design - again at least for me - looks like it would isolate you from other campers - but that may be what YOU want - but I like to meet the new person walking by and stopping by to talk at the fire.

Keep us posted if you get one and how you like it !


Dan