Open Range vs Sandpiper Bunkhouses

[adidas4862]

We are new to RVing and could use some expert advice! We're going to purchase a 5th wheel bunkhouse (we have a toddler) and we were about to buy the Open Range 413RLL when we stumbled upon the new 2015 Forest River Sandpiper 371REBH with the bunkhouse on the side instead of in the rear. We LOVE this new model because of the extra living and kitchen space. We will be pretty much full-timing for work and we feel that the extra living space would be very beneficial since we're sharing space with a 1.5 year old.

Does anyone have experience with both of these companies? What were your likes / dislikes? We've noticed that the Open Range brand is always listed significantly higher - is there a legitimate reason for that? Any advice would be welcome and much appreciated as this will mostly be our home for probably the next couple of years.

[wingnut60]

There should be a lot of info on the owner forum....

http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/

Forest River is one of the largest mfgs of RVs.

Open Range is now owned by Jayco, I believe.

But I have no personal experience with either.

Good hunting.

Joe