star52656
north carolina
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looking for a 32 to 34 foot range fiver. pulling with a 2003 ford f350 diesel. Want to keep loaded rv weight at 10k to 11k at the most. Want a higher quality for around $35k. would like some opinions
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bldrbuck
Boulder, Colorado
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Look at NUWU products, Hitchhiker, Snowbird, HitchhikerII.
93 Ford F350 Turbo Diesel, DRW, Crew Cab. PullRite Hitch. 90 Nomad 28' 5er, 375 Watts Solar, 2800 Watt Yamaha Generator, 1750 Watt Inverter, 4 Trogan T105 Batteries, Spare tire and wheel and folding ladder. Me, wife and 2 spoiled Maltise furkids.
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mwebber78
Maine
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For the price range and weight I think many of the models bldrbuck has listed will be limited (they are nice brands, though!).
I suggest you look at the Crossroads Cruiser/Kingston line. They fall within the weight requirements and depending on model the price range. Also, they are covered by a nice 2+5 year warranty, fantastic customer service and have a very active owner's forum. Visit www.crossroadsrv.com or www.crossroadsrv.com/forum
Michael 
2 DD's and my DW 
6 Acre's in Southern Maine
2009 Crossroads Cruiser CF31SB
2008 Chevy 2500HD LT 4X4
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RedG
Texas
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Everyone that responds is going to recommend the brand they own.
I don't think you'll get a whole lot of quality for under $35k.
2007 Chevy Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab Dually Duramax/Allison
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WellShooter2
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My 2008 Challenger is great. No issues in 12k miles. I would buy another one, but then I don't have a great deal of experience with various brands.
2008 2500HD D/A
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KSadler1
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star52656 wrote: Want a higher quality for around $35k. would like some opinions
If your looking for a "brand new" high quality unit, you won't find it at that price. For 35k, you'll be looking at used. 35k will get a decent brand new mid-level 5er though. We'd need to know more than just "quality 5er" to give you the info you're lookig for. Are you looking at full/part timing, winter camping, mid profile, high profile, how many slides?, etc.....
Ken
2008 Ford F250 XLT Super Duty SB Crew Cab 6.8L V-10 4x4 4:10
2005 Keystone Copper Canyon Sprinter
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boiledcrabs
louisiana
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I'd spend a little less than that and pick up a nice late model used unit.
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mwebber78
Maine
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I dunno, a lot of Crossroads, Heartlands, Jaycos can be had for under 35K out the door. I would consider my unit to be of good quality compared to some 200-300K junk I've seen in friends motorhomes. Comparing $$$ spent to quality in the RV world is, well, humorous.
But hey that's just me!
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C Schomer
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I wouldn't hesitate to buy another used 5er and you can get mid-upper quality for 35K. I could shove my 5er off a cliff and not be out of as much money as what all my new 5ers depreciated in 3 yrs. Craig
03Dodge QC HO CTD Dually NV5600 4.10 Rear/WD A2K turbo Diablo Predator Quad BF 4" exh PRXB Pacbrake Rancho 9000s FS Airbags Onboard air/in-cab controls HUGE custom intake Custom hauler bed. 98 Sunnybrook 30RLFS 5er.WHOEVER INVENTED WORK DIDN'T HAVE AN RV!
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woodburner
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You can find some great deals HERE if buying used isn't a problem; Some very nice coaches!
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