Choosing a 5th wheeler
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 12:35
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Peter H5
I am keen to know if a Cedar Creek 5th wheeler, 2006 model, is a reliable unit to travel with. Assuming it meets compliance with Aust. regulations re electrical and gas, I am wanting to know if they are sturdy enough for extended travel on our roads. Does anyone have information that may help me become better informed? Also, I am trying to determine possible fuel costs if towed by a Ford F250 or similar turbo diesel. Looking forward to linking with fellow travellers.
Reply By: Member - Graham H (QLD) - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 13:15
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 13:15
Have a read of thread 84325
Same things apply.
Be VERY Careful it is fully compliant as said in that thread.
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Follow Up By: Peter H5 - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:01
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:01
Thank you Graham H, for your comment.
I have now read the thread you had indicated and noted that information. There certainly seems to be many 'unknowns' in the travel scene, especially with something like 5th wheeler units, aas they seem to be mostly imported.
Regards, Peter H5
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Reply By: cycadcenter - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 13:36
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 13:36
Once they are over 4500kg it's a whole different game, which Cedar Creek 5th Wheelers appear to be.
Over that and they have to be fitted with air brakes I seem to recall.
Bruce
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Childers
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Follow Up By: Peter H5 - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:04
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:04
Hi Bruce,
Thanks for the information regarding air brakes. I had really only focused on electric brake uits, but will now follwo up on the air brake requirement of any 5th wheeler vehicle I
check up on.
Regards, Peter H5
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Reply By: Peter H5 - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 13:47
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 13:47
Thanks for your comments so far, I am very keen to hear any information - good or bad - about these size 5th wheelers. Also would like to know if they have suitable
suspension set up for Aust roads. I appreciate the comments received.
Peter H5
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Reply By: Member - Vince B (NSW) - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:09
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:09
Hi Peter.
It might pay to have a look at the CMCA website
forum.
Cheers.
Vince
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Follow Up By: Peter H5 - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:22
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 14:22
Thanks Vince, I will follow up on that. I also appreciate your assistance with my enquiry.
Regards, Peter H5
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Reply By: DoubleJ - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 19:45
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 19:45
I don't know anything about the Cedar Creek 5th wheelers but I do know of an Aussie built Future Systems 5th wheeler and Ford 25O combo for sale. It really is a beautiful unit.
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Follow Up By: Peter H5 - Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 23:46
Sunday, Feb 20, 2011 at 23:46
Thanks for your response, Double J. I am interested in 5th wheelers, so any information I can get would be really great. If you do have some further details, perhaps you might choose to email me directly at: pach04@bigpond.net.au.
I would appreciate any information at this stage.
Regards
Peter H5
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Reply By: nick b - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 17:32
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 17:32
I have a mate how was going to get a 5th wheeler , he found out the one he was going to buy was over width for some states ?
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Follow Up By: Peter H5 - Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 21:18
Monday, Feb 21, 2011 at 21:18
Hi Nick B, Thanks for this info. I will certainly now look at th width question. I think the Cedar Creek is under 8", but will need to
check this.
Regards, Peter H5
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