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Old Jan 5, 2023 | 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Ry Guy
The beauty and geographical diversity of this country never ceases to amaze me.

I hope some day to join the 5th wheel ranks and see more of it. They are just so damn expensive though.
I paid $4500 for a 30' Keystone 5th wheel in 2012. It went FL to the Canadian border 3 times and many places in between over the 10 years we owned it. Granted, it wasn't the fanciest, but it kept us warm in winter, cool in summer and dry all year. Sold it in Oct for $7500. Stay off the dealer's lots and watch Facebook marketplace and Craigslist if you want to save some money.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 01:07 PM
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I've toured quite a few 2022 models and the workmanship is definitely disappointing. Gaps, trim literally falling off the walls and ceiling, uneven drawers and cabinet doors, etc. I think if I wait long enough, the deals will be there. I'd like to get one for this upcoming season, but it isn't necessary. There is more of an urgency to get a truck first since I don't have a vehicle to drive at the moment. I don't have covered storage for storing a 5th wheel yet (the pole barn might be later this year), so all the more reason to wait.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2023 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ry Guy
I've toured quite a few 2022 models and the workmanship is definitely disappointing. Gaps, trim literally falling off the walls and ceiling, uneven drawers and cabinet doors, etc. I think if I wait long enough, the deals will be there. I'd like to get one for this upcoming season, but it isn't necessary. There is more of an urgency to get a truck first since I don't have a vehicle to drive at the moment. I don't have covered storage for storing a 5th wheel yet (the pole barn might be later this year), so all the more reason to wait.
We didn’t buy last year for the same reasons. Sky high prices and **** poor quality. We will see what happens this year.

Bob
 
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 08:27 PM
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2018 Cardinal and 2018 F350/6.7 at San Angelo State Park on Labor Day 2018, was our first trip with the new rig.
 
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Old Jan 19, 2023 | 08:28 PM
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Nice looking combo.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 09:35 AM
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Looks like we maybe selling our 5thwheel. Life changes sometimes make it necessary. We loved it the short time we went out on trips .


 
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Old Jan 20, 2023 | 11:26 AM
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Sorry to hear that cwtex04. Although, perhaps this a blessing in disguise.

Seeing these trucks and campers out and about is giving us the spring camping fever/itch... Stay safe out there and have a good time everyone!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 05:21 PM
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2022 F450 Limited
2022 VanLeigh Ambition
- 8k axles w/ hydraulic disc brakes
- Gen-Y Gooseneck hitch

We just started living fulltime in the RV back in Sep and are loving it so far. The '450 is a beast and is by far the nicest vehicle I've owned. I've only towed bumper pull before so wasn't sure what to expect, but this combo is effortless to drive. Very, very stable and with cruise control has no problem keeping speed 95% of the time. It is much less stressfull than the other trailers I've pulled with a half ton.






 
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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by cwtex04
Looks like we maybe selling our 5thwheel. Life changes sometimes make it necessary. We loved it the short time we went out on trips .
Beautiful rig for sure with the matching truck!
 
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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 05:38 PM
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Nice units. We want to get something new since ours is 11 years old but I don't know.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2023 | 10:40 PM
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Nice rig!!!
 
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Old Jan 24, 2023 | 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by houlster
2022 F450 Limited
2022 VanLeigh Ambition
- 8k axles w/ hydraulic disc brakes
- Gen-Y Gooseneck hitch

We just started living fulltime in the RV back in Sep and are loving it so far. The '450 is a beast and is by far the nicest vehicle I've owned. I've only towed bumper pull before so wasn't sure what to expect, but this combo is effortless to drive. Very, very stable and with cruise control has no problem keeping speed 95% of the time. It is much less stressfull than the other trailers I've pulled with a half ton.


Very nice setup indeed. We have a 2020 Beacon and have really enjoyed it. This is the first Ambition I've seen out in the wild.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2023 | 11:23 AM
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Beautiful Houlster. You wouldn't by chance be from South Dakota are you? Those plates look familiar. Enjoy man.
 
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Old Jan 24, 2023 | 04:07 PM
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[QUOTE=houlster;20716034]2022 F450 Limited
2022 VanLeigh Ambition
- 8k axles w/ hydraulic disc brakes
- Gen-Y Gooseneck hitch

We just started living fulltime in the RV back in Sep and are loving it so far. The '450 is a beast and is by far the nicest vehicle I've owned. I've only towed bumper pull before so wasn't sure what to expect, but this combo is effortless to drive. Very, very stable and with cruise control has no problem keeping speed 95% of the time. It is much less stressfull than the other trailers I've pulled with a half ton.



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Old Jan 24, 2023 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by houlster
2022 F450 Limited
2022 VanLeigh Ambition
- 8k axles w/ hydraulic disc brakes
- Gen-Y Gooseneck hitch

We just started living fulltime in the RV back in Sep and are loving it so far. The '450 is a beast and is by far the nicest vehicle I've owned. I've only towed bumper pull before so wasn't sure what to expect, but this combo is effortless to drive. Very, very stable and with cruise control has no problem keeping speed 95% of the time. It is much less stressfull than the other trailers I've pulled with a half ton.





Did that RV come with the Gen Y, or did you add it? If you added it, how does it compare to the 5th wheel hitch set up you had?

Thinking about getting one for my Momentum. I hear everyone saying it takes about 1000 miles to break in...??
 
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