I never timed it but it doesn't take me long by myself.
Papa Bob
1* DW "Granny"
1* 2008 Brookside Sunnybrook 32'
1* 2002 F250 Super Duty 7.3L PSD
Husky 16K hitch, Tekonsha P3,
Firestone Ride Rite Air Springs, Trailair Equa-Flex, Champion C46540
"A bad day camping is better than a good day at work!"
In my mind it is a non-issue. The outside chores are not fun in driving rain or other inclement weather, however it is doable. On trips overnight stays are no big deal. If we can level without unhooking, we do so, however we do put down the front jacks and utilize them as stabilizers. You can look at it as a chore or consider it a pleasant task ,depending upon your mindset. My glass is always half full. JMHO
I own a fiver, have access to and have used several class A's. I think both take about the same amount of effort to set up. The only differance I see is who ever isn't driving can get up and get a snack or go to the bathroom in a motorhome.
Having owned fifth-wheels (2) and motorhomes (4), I find the motorhome a little easier to set up. I can drive in, stop, check levels inside, determine if level enough to put jacks down, if not maybe pull up some and see if it looks more level. Can't back up with toad on, so hope to get it fairly good the first time. Going down the road, motorhome is more convenient, especially in bad weather, but I have to say, hooking up a toad is more troublesome than hitching up a fifth-wheel, which I could do by myself. Gas stations are a bit more complicated with a motorhome (gasser) trying to manuver to get to pumps without getting in a situation where you have to unhook toad (which is probably in a bind by then.) At least, I could back the fiver up if I had to. 6 of 1, 1/2 doz of the other. W/S/E the same for both types.
10 to 20 minutes if site is level. My time is spent when I leave flushing the black tank, this usually takes about 20 minutes before everything comes out clear, but you have the same hassle no matter what type of RV it is. I have read that fiver is easier than toad because you can see the hitch.
Beautiful wife of 29 years
22 year old son, college student
100 lb lap dog (Black Labrador & Rhodesian Ridgeback)
2002 F250 4 door, 8 foot bed, 7.3 PSD with Hypertech software, timbrens, 3.73 rear axle
2006 Montana Mountaineer 344RET
The big difference for me (after about 35 yrs of RV'ing in Pop Ups, Travel Trailers, Motorhomes and 5th Wheels) is the time your RV is spent being parked. The worst thing to do with a motor vehicle is to leave it parked for long periods of time. It's not good for the drivetrain, brakes, etc.
Since most of my travels involve a move from one site to another and then parking there for 3 - 6 months at a time, I believe that it makes more sense for me to use a 5th Wheel(or a TT) than a Motorhome. Then, the Tow Vehicle is under fairly constant usage that keeps it in good working order. The set up time for both are fairly equal if you factor in a Towed Vehicle with a Motorhome.
The fact that a typical Motorhome is several thousands of $$$$$ more than a fairly comparable 5th Wheel/TV is just gravy. That's a LOT of money you can spend on something you would really need or would like. Like gas or diesel fuel for instance......
VeeDub
2006 Carriage Cameo LXI F35FD3
2006 Ford F350 Dually
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