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Hi Alan. Although i,ve always taken a keen interest in fifth wheelers i,m yet to be convinced of the benifits they hold over a car/caravan combination.

Yes they do offer more living space especially with the pullouts, but their size answers your question when it comes to finding sites that can take them. They were designed for the American market where room to manoeuvre is not a problem, and with the combined length of a specialised tow vehicle and the van, I would think twice before venturing out on to our roads without at least planning well ahead. They are more stable and easier to tow apparently, but when we looked into it a few years ago decided it was not for us or the way we like to tour. Hope I have,nt put you off as this was only our conclusion, plus the wife was not happy with the quality of finish on close inspection.

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hi howard,

thanks for ur reply

 

we have been to look at one about 26ft and when coupled up is shorter than some of the big twin axle caravans. iv been to canada and your right, they now have drive in drive out sites coz they cannot reverse the things. The one we saw was well kitted out and looked well finished. We do a lot of wild camping up here in the north of scotland and dont mind big sites for a few days. We currently have a motor home and just thot we wud have a look

 

alan

 

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Just had a look at the Fifthwheelco website Alan, and I must admit both the models shown are far better than I remember them. I always assumed they were longer than the 26ft Rambler shown, and this as you say leaves little difference when compared with a twin axel combination, and as a base for touring around would take some beating.

As always, i,m having difficulty coming to terms with cost, and with the basic unit coming in at just under £40,000 plus another £20,000 for the tow vehicle, then add on another £4000 for the air conversion and sliding hitch mechanism etc. then we felt other options would be far more viable and better value, such as car/caravan or even towing a car behind a motorhome, as well as the restrictive use of the tow car and scope of a rather specialised market when it comes to buying and selling.

Apart from that i,m all for it, ;-) , and there,s nothing wrong with having a look at them.

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I looked at that company and as you say they are very expensive, the one i looked at in a dealer in scotland, calder leisure, was about 18k and had all the toys, air-con, ouside shower and barbie, oven, micro, tv,dvd, plus large tanks. i already have the truck, so costs wont be so bad, il be having a better look soon, work permitting.
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Sounds interesting Alan, and at that price plus you already have the tow truck seems ideal for what you want. 18k today gets you no more than a decent 10 year old coachbuilt, so depending on its age and condition, worth more than a look as I should imagine good second hand models are few and far between.

There are two Celtic Ramblers advertised in the buy and sell section. 2005 model with Isuzu Rodeo is priced at £53,950, and a 2003 with Transit pickup £53,000. Most probably the one you are looking at is a fair bit older, so not much use for comparing prices, but I doubt if the dealer is all that sure on the value either, so get in there and convince him he,s asking to much and take it from there. All those accessesories and extras as well !

More than interesting. *-)

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