Hi, Something that has not been mentioned is weight. Since you are going to full time in what you are buying, you will be taking more than just stuff for a week long camping trip. Most brochures list the vehicles unladen weight. Usually this means before options. You want the heaviest frame, largest axles, brakes rated at the GVWR of the trailer. You WILL want 2 A/C's, you Will want dual-pane windows, window awnings are great. We would NOT be with out our washer/dryer. You will appreciate both real wood doors AND styles. With the vinyl wrap styles, once you scratch it, it just makes everything look cheep. Make sure the toilet is porcelain, not plastic.
We have owned several 5th's, presently have a diesel pusher and fulltimed for 10 years and now spend about 7 months on the road. You might want to look at the Escapees RV Club forum as they have a couple of sections for folks just starting out. You WILL put about 12-1500lbs per person in the rig when you start fultiming, so after you fill with water, LP, batteries, you need to have 3,000lbs of "stuff" carrying capacity. You need to understand the math of weights and make sure you buy a tow vehicle with a GCVWR of the truck and trailer. Pls: WEIGH IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
Jim
We have owned several 5th's, presently have a diesel pusher and fulltimed for 10 years and now spend about 7 months on the road. You might want to look at the Escapees RV Club forum as they have a couple of sections for folks just starting out. You WILL put about 12-1500lbs per person in the rig when you start fultiming, so after you fill with water, LP, batteries, you need to have 3,000lbs of "stuff" carrying capacity. You need to understand the math of weights and make sure you buy a tow vehicle with a GCVWR of the truck and trailer. Pls: WEIGH IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT.
Jim