Prospective Owner from Northern Nevada

NVFlyAngler · 09-27-2015, 07:23 AM

We're at least a couple of years out from our first RV purchase but, based on preliminary research, GD will positively make the short list. We looked at a Reflection 303 the other day and agreed that we both like it a lot - in, fact, it may be the favorite rig we've browsed so far. I'd like to take a look at a 337 one of these days, too.

We foresee the vast majority of our outings keeping us west of the Rockies in areas that offer opportunities for kayaking, bicycling, fly fishing and golf - or combinations thereof. I'm already compiling a list of potential destinations - places I visited as a child with my parents and places I've never seen. Retirement (someday) will find us in Reno or perhaps Boise.

As only a prospective owner, I won't be able to contribute a lot in the informative post department, but please expect the occasional, hopefully semi-intelligent question.

Thank you!

Ken

**WhittleBurner** · 09-27-2015, 08:42 AM

Hi Ken ,welcome to the board. You'll look at the 337 and have a tough decision between it and the 303. Both are great layouts. Either way it'll feel like home.

**John612** · 09-27-2015, 10:07 AM

Ken- like you we plan to scour the western US when we retire, spending as much time in Eastern Sierra type locations as we can. For that reason we tried to stay under 30' to have access to all the national parks, but compromised when we saw the 303.
If you're happy with the floor plan, my advice would to go with a 33' rig vs 36-37' version, it's my understanding some parks are really strict on length.
Also like you we planned on retiring before buying our first 5w, but thought weekend trips would be a good way to learn the "business". So we bought ours earlier this year and having a blast with it.
We still consider ourselves rookies, but be glad to help you any way we can.

John

NVFlyAngler · 09-27-2015, 12:47 PM

@Marcy & Gary: Thank you for the welcome! The layouts seem quite similar, so I’m sure we’d like the 337. I’ll be anxious to tour one if/when our local dealer brings one in. For comparison purposes, we looked at a Solitude 325X that is parked next to the 303. We much preferred the 303.

@John: We had actually been looking at some much bigger SOBs - bigger than I really wanted to tow (pushing 40 ft.). When I stumbled across the 303's floor plan, I was anxious to see if we liked it... and we did. If you don't already have it, pick up a copy of California's Eastern Sierra: A Visitor's Guide by Sue Irwin. A beautifully photographed and comprehensive guide to the entire eastern Sierra from Lone Pine to the Nevada border. And thank you for the offer of assistance!

**John612** · 09-27-2015, 04:45 PM

Yes I think I've seen it.
For my money the prettiest drive in America is Crowley to Tahoe.
Course I'm slightly biased having been born and raised in Lone Pine, still go back all the time, including backpacking trip to horton lakes this weekend.

John

**Second Chance** · 09-27-2015, 08:22 PM

We love our 337 (full-time in it, now). The one piece of advice I would give would be to pay as much attention to your tow vehicle as you do your fifth wheel. In retrospect, I'm very sorry I didn't purchase a 1-ton (probably SRW) rather than the 3/4 ton I have. I would have liked to have the extra payload/pin weight capacity when we started loading stuff for full-timing.

Rob

**Steve and Cill** · 09-28-2015, 07:29 AM

Welcome to the forum Ken and good luck with your search for your camper!

Steve

NVFlyAngler · 09-28-2015, 07:05 PM

Originally Posted by Second Chance

We love our 337 (full-time in it, now). The one piece of advice I would give would be to pay as much attention to your tow vehicle as you do your fifth wheel. In retrospect, I'm very sorry I didn't purchase a 1-ton (probably SRW) rather than the 3/4 ton I have. I would have liked to have the extra payload/pin weight capacity when we started loading stuff for full-timing.

Assuming we don't end up with a much larger/heavier 5er, a 350/3500 SRW probably makes the most sense. If we're able to pull this off prior to retirement, it'll be a daily driver for a few years so I'd prefer to stay away from a DRW. The TV may likely be the last vehicle I purchase, though, so I want to get it right the first time.

If you're full-timing in your 337, I'm even more anxious to see one up close and personal.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by Steve and Cill

Welcome to the forum Ken and good luck with your search for your camper!

Thank you for the welcome, Steve!

**LCBoyer** · 09-28-2015, 08:00 PM

Welcome to the group. Only advantage to training wheels is you have a wider footprint under the hitch.

**Scott and Jan** · 09-28-2015, 08:26 PM

Welcome to the forum. Thebiggest selling point on the 337 for us is the bigger shower w/seat for wife shaving legs, and the bigger floor space in bedroom. We plan to full/most time in the next few years so the extra space was huge for us. Other than that they are almost the same. Beautiful rig either way.
Good luck!