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As a keen observer of recreational vehicles, I am in a constant pursuit of a fifth wheel that strikes the fine balance between luxury and functionality. It is in this vein that I recently discovered the Durango Half Ton Series Fifth Wheel D240RKD 2024. A product of unfettered imagination and technical virtuosity, this fifth wheel left quite an impression on me. It's not just the fundamental offerings of this RV, but also the minute details that are attentively accounted for, that make it a remarkable find.
This 2024 Durango Half Ton Series is categorically a Fifth Wheel; however, it's anything but standard. Built on a steel powder coated frame, the Durango Half Ton boasts R-13 2" block foam bonded sidewalls with EGS metal backing strips to support all interior cabinets. If you wondered about the endurance level, the Lamilux Gelcoat Fiberglass adds an extra layer of robustness to the exterior. The 1-piece, seamless, walk-on, Tufflex roofing material, intriguingly, comes with a lifetime warranty, reminding us of the manufacturer's confidence in durability.
The exterior pays tribute to the ingenuity of its design – full of practical features. Dexter axles with self-adjusting brakes and height-adjusting hangers, 6-lug heavy-duty aluminum rims with 16" nitro-filled tires, and a full-perimeter rain gutter system are just a few qualities that affirm the top-notch build of this fifth-wheel. In addition, the 3" x 14" foam-core in-floor straight-line heating system with 35,000 BTU furnace ensures the interiors are always cozy, no matter the weather outside. The heated water convenience center not only includes an outdoor shower but also mitigates the inconvenience of winterizing your vehicle.
Indoors, the Durango Half Ton doesn't shy away from impressing either. The kitchen elegantly pairs utility with luxury. Everything from the pullout sprayer faucet, storage shelf under the kitchen sink to the Baltic Birch drawer boxes, and all-wood lumber core cabinets with hardwood doors is a serenade to quality craftsmanship. Every drawer is fitted with heavy-duty 100 LB drawer glides. The bathroom is no different, equipped with a porcelain foot-flush toilet and 12V vent fans in all baths.
One of the Durango Half Ton's key highlights is its thoughtful storage designs. The fully-finished, heated, and sealed basement storage compartment and an extra-large under-bed storage space offer you more than sufficient room to store your belongings while keeping clutter at bay. A testament of the care taken in its design, the Durango Half Ton comes pre-wired for exterior TV and satellite, considering those beautiful outdoor evenings with family and friends.
This masterpiece of fifth wheel design, doesn't fail to measure up in raw numbers, either. It has a dry hitch weight of 1,790 lbs and a dry axle weight of 7,120 lbs. Its water carrying capacities are also commendable with 55 gallons for fresh water and grey water and waste water capacities of 90 and 50 gallons respectively. In addition, it has a GVWR of 10,500 lbs and a cargo carrying capacity of 1,590 lbs.
In conclusion, the 2024 Durango Half Ton Series Fifth Wheel D240RKD has left me genuinely impressed. It successfully marries aesthetics and user-friendly features with robust construction and longevity, making it an excellent choice for those looking for a fifth wheel. At a MSRP of $71,478, it seems to be a worthwhile investment for a comfortable and enjoyable travel experience.
UVW (lbs): 8,910
Dry Hitch Weight (lbs): 1,790
Dry Axle Weight (lbs): 7,120
CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity) (lbs): 1,590
GVWR (lbs): 10,500
Exterior Height (with A/C) (ft/in): 0' 0"
Exterior Width (in): 0"
Exterior Length (ft/in): 29' 7"
Water Heater Capacity (On-Demand Tankless): 0
Fresh Water Capacity (gal): 55
Waste Water Capacity (gal): 50
Gray Water Capacity (gal): 90
Awning (ft): 19'
STANDARDS
CONSTRUCTION
Steel Powder Coated Frame
R-13 2" Block Foam Bonded Sidewalls with EGS Metal Backing Strips (to support all interior cabinets)
Lamilux Gelcoat Fiberglass
1-Piece ABS Slideroom Bottoms; Slideroom Floors Insulated
1-Piece, Seamless, Walk-on, Tufflex Roofing Material with Lifetime Warranty - More Info
Pex In-Floor Heated Waterlines and Kitchen Gray Pipes (all waterlines and drainlines are located above all insulation)
Reinforced Heavy-Duty Fiberglass Front Cap (with maximum turning radius on short bed trucks)
6' 2" Tall Main Floor Sliderooms
EXTERIOR
Dexter Axles with Self Adjusting Brakes and Height Adjusting Hangers
6-Lug Heavy-Duty Aluminum Rims with 16" Nitro Filled Tires
100% Exterior LED Running Lights and Taillights
LED Front Docking Light and Sewer Hookup Light
Electric Awning with LED Lights
Electric Front Jacks
3" x 14" Foam-Core In-Floor Straight-Line Heating System with 35,000 BTU Furnace
Heated Water Convenience Center (includes black tank flush, power fresh tank water fill, winterizing system, outside shower)
Fully-Finished, Heated and Sealed Basement Storage Compartment
Heated and Enclosed Dump Valves
Swing-Away Assist Grab Handle
Dual Lock Basement Storage Slam Latches
Satellite Pre-Wire (roof and ground)
Pre-Wired for Exterior TV
Full-Perimeter Rain Gutter System (includes rear and additional gutters over sliderooms)
LP Quick Connect
Under Mount Spare Tire
30 AMP Electrical Service
LIVING ROOM/KITCHEN
Pullout Sprayer Faucet
Storage Shelf under Kitchen Sink
Heavy-Duty 100 LB Drawer Glides on Every Drawer
Baltic Birch Drawer Boxes
Microwave
Kitchen Window (most models)
All-Wood Lumber Core Cabinets with Hardwood Doors
5" Black Cabinet Hardware
XL Toggle Light Switches
All LED Ceiling and Cabinet Lights with Multiple On/Off Switches
All Kitchen Overhead Cabinets have Shelf and Extra-Tall Slide Lips
BATHROOM/BEDROOM
Shower Skylight
Porcelain Foot-Flush Toilet
All LED Lights in Bed and Bath with Multiple Large Switches
12V Vent Fans in all Baths
Bathroom Linen Closet (where available)
Padded Headboard with Shelf and Power at the Head of all Beds
XL Under-Bed Storage
Bedroom TV Pre-Wire
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