Fiberglass rear end cap or not?

uncledon · Dec 22, 2016

I've owned trailers without fiberglass rear end caps and currently own one with. I personally prefer the end caps, but in looking at upgrade options I've found some models I like without the rear end cap. I'm trying to convince myself that the rear end cap is NOT as big a deal as I think. What do you others think?

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Resiemon · Dec 22, 2016

A lower lineal footage of seams to leak in 5 years.

R E Siemon 2015 BH 3875 F B with and 2015 F250 Diesel, 4WD, Firestone air bags

lynndiwagoner · Dec 22, 2016

I like the fiberglass end cap also. It's a shame that the Big Country quit using it. On my 2014 it was an option and I have one. It looks like there is a semi fiberglass end cap option on the new BC's which looks pretty good.

SNOKING · Dec 22, 2016

I vote for rear caps. Chris

rhodies1 · Dec 22, 2016

uncledon said:
I've owned trailers without fiberglass rear end caps and currently own one with. I personally prefer the end caps, but in looking at upgrade options I've found some models I like without the rear end cap. I'm trying to convince myself that the rear end cap is NOT as big a deal as I think. What do you others think?

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I personally like them,I have had models without but I think the unit looks better with an end cap.Its also another layer of protection from leaks.
It comes down to personal preference.

sjandbj · Dec 22, 2016

When I bought my 2015 Big Country that is the reason We selected it. If there was no end cap I would been force to get the Big Horn. I won't have a unit without the end cap.

RoadJunkie · Dec 22, 2016

If rear fiberglass end caps were cheaper in the manufacturing process than flat ends with faux-fiberglass trim, then we wouldn't be having this conversation. If the faux-cap design held some technical advantages over the full fiberglass cap, then Heartland would be using the design on all high-end units. Maybe, in the near future, they will. I hope not.

happykraut · Dec 23, 2016

Personally to me the rig looks cheap without the cap. I've owned five fivers and only my first one did not have the cap. I would not own a fifth wheel without the rear cap.

uncledon · Dec 23, 2016

happykraut said:
Personally to me the rig looks cheap without the cap. I've owned five fivers and only my first one did not have the cap. I would not own a fifth wheel without the rear cap.

Yes I agree with the looks thing. Wish the 2017 GD Solitude 375RE came with one. Absolutely amazed at rear basement storage on this unit.

happykraut said:
Personally to me the rig looks cheap without the cap. I've owned five fivers and only my first one did not have the cap. I would not own a fifth wheel without the rear cap.

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dkelly243 · Dec 23, 2016

I think the rear cap really finishes the looks of a fith wheel off. That being said, my unit doesn't have one. We r 3 years away from retirement and will only be able to do 8 or so weekend trips a year until then. I really wanted the 3875 Bighorn, but could not justify the extra 20 grand. Ended up with the traveler. But when I purchase my retirement FW it will have a rear cap and full body paint.

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