Intend to full time with 5th wheel and family of 6

[CDSimon]

Hello,
I'm new here, so please forgive me id this has been asked. I've looked a bit, but I couldn't find an answer to my specific question, so here goes.

My husband and I intended to sell our home this summer, buy a 5th wheel, upgrade to a 450, and travel with our 3 children, large dog, and elderly cat for about a year. Then we found out we were expecting again.

So, the question: what tow vehicle comfortably fits 6 passengers and a large dog? Also, how crazy is it to be traveling during the 8-9months pregnant stage and the newborn stage?

 

[Dave The AV Guy]

Well that’s a tall order! I won’t discourage you in these plans, but I expect there will be times when you will wonder why you ever made the decision. There will also be many times of great memory making and adventure. I assume you are looking at the larger end of the 5th wheel market, 40 plus feet. I think of YouTubers Less Junk More Journey, who have 2 kids and just changed to a big 5th wheel. As for the tow vehicle, with a large trailer you are definitely into a large dually, such as the F450 you indicate. But 3 kids, a dog, a cat & a baby? I suggest putting the 3 kids in the trailer, and when they fight with each other, you won’t know it! Just joking!! You might want to look into a custom hauler with extra seating, maybe something in the Freightliner Sport Chassis medium duty truck area. That’s as much as I know about larger tow vehicles. I hope it all goes well for you!

 

[Dave The AV Guy]

I should also say congrats on child #4; somebody famous once said children are a gift from God. Also, you may find you want to continue with the full time RVing after that year has past.

 

[MTK1946]

My first question would be have you RVed in the past?
A toy hauler would be able sleep all six of you. Living in one full time with four kids and their stuff?
Biggest problem would be a tow vehicle that all of you would fit in. How about car seats, kids need those.
Tow vehicle would be your only transportation and shopping to park one ?
I hope I don't sound too negative but these are things to consider.

I'm not a full-time RVer but wife and I grew up RVing. Have done it with our kids since 1985. We do leave in the summer time to visit our daughter and grandkids in South Dakota.