Lets see those 5th wheels
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: St. Amant, LA
It's 45 ft long, but Keystone says 42 ft. It is definitely heavy, with RZR and gear right at 19,500
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From: Lake Stevens, Washington
Must be nice to have money for those toys...!!! I'm sure work hard play hard so Congrats to you guys I really do like the looks of those 2017. Sharp looking truck and my first instinct when I seen them I wasn't sure but now Wow!
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From: Lake Hartwell, GA
1. Tent
2. 30 ft travel trailer (2008 Keystone Springdale 266RL)
3. 36 ft 5th wheel (2011 Keystone Montana High Country 313RE)
We searched high and low for over 2 years to find the "perfect" camper for us, and we found it in the MHC 313RE. Moving to the 5th wheel was the best decision we made in regards to camping and traveling down the road.
2. 30 ft travel trailer (2008 Keystone Springdale 266RL)
3. 36 ft 5th wheel (2011 Keystone Montana High Country 313RE)
We searched high and low for over 2 years to find the "perfect" camper for us, and we found it in the MHC 313RE. Moving to the 5th wheel was the best decision we made in regards to camping and traveling down the road.
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I'm happy with my 04 30' bunk house 5th that I picked up for $4,000 cash. If it lasts me 3 years I'll have my moneys worth and more. My boys are brutal so I wont mind nicks and scratches to this camper. They would destroy a new one.
Now when I reach that stage in my life where my hair really starts changing colors
and I can start devoting months on end to traveling, I'll be looking for the creature comforts. But that's some time off.On a different note, I am curious if those of you with the massive trailers have issues getting into some of the national parks? It seems most are ok and I'm sure parks are making improvements to hold these trailers. I'm not one for "camping" in a parking lot type place lined up with RV's that are mere feet from each other......
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Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Bristol, TN.
I'm not saying anyone on here but I've seen plenty who own a massive RV with a 20 year or so loan with a ridiculous interest rate. Anyone can own an RV today with what they offer. Its getting out of that loan that's likely tricky.
I'm happy with my 04 30' bunk house 5th that I picked up for $4,000 cash. If it lasts me 3 years I'll have my moneys worth and more. My boys are brutal so I wont mind nicks and scratches to this camper. They would destroy a new one.
Now when I reach that stage in my life where my hair really starts changing colors and I can start devoting months on end to traveling, I'll be looking for the creature comforts. But that's some time off.
On a different note, I am curious if those of you with the massive trailers have issues getting into some of the national parks? It seems most are ok and I'm sure parks are making improvements to hold these trailers. I'm not one for "camping" in a parking lot type place lined up with RV's that are mere feet from each other......
I'm happy with my 04 30' bunk house 5th that I picked up for $4,000 cash. If it lasts me 3 years I'll have my moneys worth and more. My boys are brutal so I wont mind nicks and scratches to this camper. They would destroy a new one.
Now when I reach that stage in my life where my hair really starts changing colors
and I can start devoting months on end to traveling, I'll be looking for the creature comforts. But that's some time off.On a different note, I am curious if those of you with the massive trailers have issues getting into some of the national parks? It seems most are ok and I'm sure parks are making improvements to hold these trailers. I'm not one for "camping" in a parking lot type place lined up with RV's that are mere feet from each other......
My two cents,
Steve
More Turbo
Joined: Feb 2011
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We bought large because there were five of us and two dogs. Now its down to just two of us and the dogs, so it is more than we need, but its nice to have the extra space in case a kid or two show up. I've considered trading it in for a non-bunkhouse model but again... the extra space is nice, so I'm torn.
I haven't been too big for any spots yet, but also haven't started the national parks tour yet... that is this coming season. Heard it is touch and go with plenty.
I haven't been too big for any spots yet, but also haven't started the national parks tour yet... that is this coming season. Heard it is touch and go with plenty.
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Joined: Dec 2016
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From: St. Amant, LA
We had to have atleast a 14ft garage to fit our RZR 4 seat and that kind of narrows the toy haulers available down. Plus, it is nice to have the larger room in the back for my 2 boys when camping and the weather turns bad. We haven't had any trouble fitting into any campgrounds yet and we camp anything from primitive woods, to state parks, and the more occupied RV "resorts".
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Joined: Mar 2008
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Sounds like it can work with the larger ones. Right now 31' is enough for us and my truck. RV show is coming up tho and I'll still be going to check out what I can't have 
It's amazing how RV's, especially towables, have become much more home like with the amenities and finishes vs a camper.
I spent my whole life in a pop up. My parents were nutty enough to travel across the country in a Ford Econoline and a pop up with 3 young kids for 3 weeks out west. Even back then that pop up had so many issues that the factory wouldn't own up to that my father plastered it in "lemons". That was embarrassing
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Then of course they get the slick travel trailer once we all become adults and hand families of our own. So I skipped the roughing it route and went amenities to start off.
It's amazing how RV's, especially towables, have become much more home like with the amenities and finishes vs a camper.
I spent my whole life in a pop up. My parents were nutty enough to travel across the country in a Ford Econoline and a pop up with 3 young kids for 3 weeks out west. Even back then that pop up had so many issues that the factory wouldn't own up to that my father plastered it in "lemons". That was embarrassing
....Then of course they get the slick travel trailer once we all become adults and hand families of our own. So I skipped the roughing it route and went amenities to start off.
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Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Great Falls, Montana
Our monster Montana is so nice and comfy.........we spend 2 months on the road each summer. Weekends to 5-6 days at a time around Montana. I have found the length and Height has limited us. There is a trade-off.
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Hampstead, NC
I've been in the 45' range for a few years now. I've gone to Yellowstone and the Black Hills and pulled into campgrounds where they said no way you'll fit. I ask them to let me judge it. Then I back in no problems. Sure, there are some I might have to skip. But it really isn't a big deal. Skills dependent.