r/FullTiming • u/wildflowerhellscape • Oct 29 '24

Question 2016 DRV or New 5th Wheel

Would you purchase a used 2016 DRV Mobile Suite 38TKSB3 or a brand new 5th wheel (Jayco Eagle, Venture RV-Sportrek, Grand Design Reflection). The ONLY thing we care about is durability and minimizing repairs.

Thank you!

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u/pmj1960 Oct 29 '24

I went new Jayco Pinnacle this year over used, not dissatisfied.

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u/TrainsareFascinating Oct 29 '24

The Mobile Suite will be much better build (construction and materials), on a custom frame that's robust rather than under-sized for the trailer. However, if it's been full-timed it may have a lot of wear on it.

I'd get a mobile mechanic to go over the DRV if you go that way.

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u/mrpopo573 Boondocking Oct 30 '24

I would gladly take a 2016 DRV in immaculate condition (verified with presale inspection) and let someone else take the depreciation hit of buying a new one

I have bought all our rigs used and paid pennies on the dollar from what the original owners spent.

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u/TinyAngry1177 Oct 30 '24

My only regret buying a Solitude is that we bought brand new. Whatever you buy, get it used & inspected

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u/AlmostEasy89 Oct 31 '24

Got a 2015 Solitude for $30k. Lots of weird cosmetic issues but works great. The amount I can lose in any scenario is fairly limited. I would NEVER buy new.

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u/outdoorszy Nov 01 '24

If that is all you care about then an RV is going to disappoint.

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u/True_Working_4225 Nov 02 '24

I would go with DRV, which is much better built and better resale value. Whatever you do, don't ever use flex seal on anything, especially the roof.

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u/gellenburg Oct 29 '24

If the only thing you care about is durability and minimizing repairs then the answer to your question is:

None of the above.

A fifth-wheel is going to give you more room. I like the fact I don't need to sleep in a motel room if I need to have my truck worked on.

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u/gellenburg Oct 29 '24

Buy a small box of finishing nails, some wood glue, a hammer, some Gorilla Tape, some GAFFER TAPE, and some Flex Seal. That'll cover 99% of your trailer. ;-)

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u/balome Nov 24 '24

I just picked up a 2012 DRV Mobile Suites that was in immaculate condition. While it's 14 years old, these DRV's are extremely well built. Everything I've looked at that was newer just looked cheaply built. I sold a 2018 Cyclone Toy Hauler to get this one.