The Ultimate Freedom: Full-Time RVs & Luxury Fifth Wheels

What Makes an RV Ready for Full-Time Living?

Living in an RV 365 days a year subjects the frame, plumbing, and appliances to significantly more wear and tear than weekend camping. When shopping for a full-time rig, you must prioritize residential infrastructure. Here is what separates a true full-time coach from a standard weekend camper:

The "Full-Time Living" Warranty

This is the most important factor in your purchase. Did you know that many RV manufacturers will instantly void your warranty if they find out you are living in the unit full-time? They know their lightweight campers cannot handle the daily stress. Both Jayco and Grand Design officially approve and warranty their premium units for full-time living. ### True Four-Season Climate Control When you live in your RV, you can't just go home if the weather turns bad. Full-time coaches require heavy-duty thermal packages (like fully enclosed and heated underbellies, dual-pane windows, and high-density insulation) to keep your plumbing from freezing in the winter and your air conditioning from working overtime in the summer.

Residential Infrastructure & Cargo Capacity

You are bringing your life with you. Full-time RVs are built on heavier, drop-frame chassis (like a 12-inch I-beam) to give you massive pass-through storage and a high Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC). Furthermore, they feature residential-sized 12V or 110V refrigerators, tankless water heaters for endless showers, and dedicated prep for stackable washers and dryers.

Top Full-Time RV Brands at Hiemstra Trailer Sales

As London's premier dual-brand dealership, we offer the industry’s two most capable and luxurious full-time lineups, allowing you to compare the best in the business side-by-side.

Jayco: Engineered for the Long Haul

Jayco’s luxury fifth wheels—specifically the North Point and Pinnacle series—are legendary in the full-time community for their rugged, uncompromising build quality.

• The 2+3 Warranty: Jayco offers an industry-leading 2-Year Limited + 3-Year Structural Warranty, and they explicitly state that full-time living is covered. This gives you unparalleled peace of mind on the road.

• Climate Shield™ Zero-Degree Protection: Tested in extreme weather chambers, Jayco’s Climate Shield ensures your coach remains comfortable and your pipes remain safe even when temperatures plummet to 0°F (-17°C).

• The Magnum Truss™ Roof: When you live in your RV, you will eventually encounter heavy snow or severe storms. Jayco’s roof system withstands 4,500 lbs. of pressure, making it the safest roof over your head.

Grand Design: The Full-Timer's Favorite

Grand Design has practically taken over the full-time RV market. If you visit any luxury RV resort, you will see a sea of Solitude, Momentum, and Reflection fifth wheels.

• Customer Service Champions: Grand Design is famous for their post-sale customer service. If you are a full-timer traveling across the country and have an issue, Grand Design is renowned for expediting parts and working with mobile RV techs to get you fixed without forcing you to unhitch at a dealership for weeks.

• Weather-Tek™ Insulation: Grand Design packs their luxury units with incredible insulation, achieving equivalents of R-40 in the roof and R-45 in the floor, paired with fully heated utility centers.

• Unmatched Residential Floorplans: Grand Design builds layouts specifically for living. Look for models with massive front master bathrooms, hidden mid-bunk offices for remote workers, and sprawling rear living rooms with panoramic windows.

Best Floorplans for Living on the Road

When you are living in an RV, layout is everything. Some of our most popular full-time configurations include:

• The Mid-Bunk (Bonus Room): Perfect for remote workers, featuring a private, enclosed room in the middle of the coach that serves as a dedicated office.

• The Rear Living (RL): The quintessential couples coach, offering wide-open living spaces, dual opposing slides, and premium theater seating.

• The Front Bath (FB): Features a palatial, residential-sized bathroom over the fifth-wheel hitch, complete with massive walk-in showers and dual vanities.

Shop Full-Time RVs in London, Ontario

Don't trust your home to a brand that won't stand behind it. Upgrade to a coach built for the long haul.

Browse our current inventory of warranty-approved, full-time ready fifth wheels and travel trailers below. Better yet, visit Hiemstra Trailer Sales in London, Ontario. Our experts will gladly walk you through the heavy-duty chassis, residential appliances, and four-season capabilities of our Jayco and Grand Design lineups.