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I've had & done both Class A & Class C Motor Homes
I'd never buy another Class C ever again...
I'd rather have a smaller older Class A, Class C's just suck IMO
I know there are some good ones but by the time you spend the $$$
for a good class c you can buy a better/smaller shorter Class A...
After the few I've had I say a diesel pusher is best hands down...
I wish I never sold my last Class A MH, that's a whole different story...
Last one was a 99 Safari 36'/Magnum Chassis,
5.9ltr/360ci 450hp 12 valve Cummins Turbo'd bigger
more effective/better inner-cooler, pump retimed, different injectors
custom tuned/programed, with an Allison 5 speed, Diesel Pusher
she drove like a dream, great vision, great storage space underneath,
nice kitchen, nice big queen size bed in the back & fold out bed in front,
nice big bathroom/shower space, it was just like driving your couch/home
down the road...
I've also owned & towed all over the country, both
Tag Trailers & Fifth wheels trailers, started in 1977
up-to 45' later years, with living quarters, usually race-trailers
hands down the fifth wheels are far better...
Hands down the Aluminum trailers like Featherlite,
were far better, less weight/mass, better breaking, less wear & tear,
less rusting ****, better fuel economy, better pulling hills etc. etc. etc.
Here my current stuff....
My ol' Pops uses it far more than I do now...
Fine with me he's gone for a couple weeks at a time several times a year...
2002 Jayco 32' fifth wheel travel trailer
2002 F-350 Superduty 7.3ltr Powerstroke 4x4 Diesel Dually
with 100k mostly towing miles on it now
Just don't try to tow with an inadequate truck/tow rig,
especially if you plan to do it a lot, you'll hate it...
Get the proper rated rig 1st, or buy one that will tow the trailer
you choose easily without over stressing it/killing it...
IMO nothing worse than being broke down out on a vacation
& out on some deserted road in the middle of nowhere or
breaking down on some steep grade, trying to cross some of the
mountains passes, across the country...
Then buy the trailer based on your tow rigs capabilities...
Braking & weight is a really big deal, trailer brakes a must,
have the bigger & better brakes in the heavier 3/4 or 1 ton
or bigger Intermediates trucks/tow rigs is a must...
Diesel engine is almost a mandatory deal, unless you have an
extremely small &/or extremely light trailer,
"Most Diesels" especially in Trucks, where designed for towing & stress,
usually come with far better towing ratings too...
Gasoline based trucks are for light duty,
small open trailers, small &/or lighter cars small loads weights...
{not really full-size, albeit they will do it ok, for a while on flat ground}
Frame & chassis is a big deal too, depending on what style of rig
or trailer or motorhome you choose, they aren't all equal even in Class A's
Trailers age in dog years, like electronics stuff they are outdated
6 months after you buy them, some when you drive them off the lot...
EXTREMELY Steep depreciation especially on travel trailers too,
don't buy one thinking you'll have it/drive or tow it around the country
for a couple years & get your money back, you won't...
Diesel pushers hold their value the best, but cost the most too...
If you have the necessary funds, that's the way to go...
I did/do like the truck/tow rig separate from the trailer at times too,
It had it's benefits, not as comfy as a Motorhome going down the hwy thou...
Unless you step upto a intermediate, with a sleeper or living space...
{those can be pricey, but used ones are far cheaper,
it's all about the $$$$ available, what you're will to spend for comfort
or what you're willing to put up with &/or your spouse is willing to put up with,
in many cases if you're going to spend time on the road & traveling with a
wife/girlfriend/woman or some family a lot...
It's kind of nice;
Park the trailer in your campsite/IMO it's not camping it's parking really...LOL
Than you can run around in your tow rig, for small excursions/trips...
You can put a bike/motorcycle or scooter on a motorhome/trailer too...
Or buy a Toy-hauler have something in it to use...
You can tow a little jeep or compact car if need bee too, behind a motorhome
but that created more hassles when fueling up in tight spaces etc.
Appliances, stove, shower size, sinks bathroom, storage space, cabinet space
closet space, shelves/drawers, adequate fresh water storage & grey water storage,
all electric &/or propane, onboard gen or. dry camp,
so many issues to cover in on post let alone one thread...
Make a list of wants & like, see what's available & what you can afford,
I'd highly suggest get the biggest possible of both tow rig &/or trailers...
Than there's the storage issues, do you have space to have a truck & trailer
leaving them both out in the weather will age them both rapidly...
That's a whole different subject
I'm done for no my 2 typing fingers are sore
I'd never buy another Class C ever again...
I'd rather have a smaller older Class A, Class C's just suck IMO
I know there are some good ones but by the time you spend the $$$
for a good class c you can buy a better/smaller shorter Class A...
After the few I've had I say a diesel pusher is best hands down...
I wish I never sold my last Class A MH, that's a whole different story...
Last one was a 99 Safari 36'/Magnum Chassis,
5.9ltr/360ci 450hp 12 valve Cummins Turbo'd bigger
more effective/better inner-cooler, pump retimed, different injectors
custom tuned/programed, with an Allison 5 speed, Diesel Pusher
she drove like a dream, great vision, great storage space underneath,
nice kitchen, nice big queen size bed in the back & fold out bed in front,
nice big bathroom/shower space, it was just like driving your couch/home
down the road...
I've also owned & towed all over the country, both
Tag Trailers & Fifth wheels trailers, started in 1977
up-to 45' later years, with living quarters, usually race-trailers
hands down the fifth wheels are far better...
Hands down the Aluminum trailers like Featherlite,
were far better, less weight/mass, better breaking, less wear & tear,
less rusting ****, better fuel economy, better pulling hills etc. etc. etc.
Here my current stuff....
My ol' Pops uses it far more than I do now...
Fine with me he's gone for a couple weeks at a time several times a year...
2002 Jayco 32' fifth wheel travel trailer
2002 F-350 Superduty 7.3ltr Powerstroke 4x4 Diesel Dually
with 100k mostly towing miles on it now
Just don't try to tow with an inadequate truck/tow rig,
especially if you plan to do it a lot, you'll hate it...
Get the proper rated rig 1st, or buy one that will tow the trailer
you choose easily without over stressing it/killing it...
IMO nothing worse than being broke down out on a vacation
& out on some deserted road in the middle of nowhere or
breaking down on some steep grade, trying to cross some of the
mountains passes, across the country...
Then buy the trailer based on your tow rigs capabilities...
Braking & weight is a really big deal, trailer brakes a must,
have the bigger & better brakes in the heavier 3/4 or 1 ton
or bigger Intermediates trucks/tow rigs is a must...
Diesel engine is almost a mandatory deal, unless you have an
extremely small &/or extremely light trailer,
"Most Diesels" especially in Trucks, where designed for towing & stress,
usually come with far better towing ratings too...
Gasoline based trucks are for light duty,
small open trailers, small &/or lighter cars small loads weights...
{not really full-size, albeit they will do it ok, for a while on flat ground}
Frame & chassis is a big deal too, depending on what style of rig
or trailer or motorhome you choose, they aren't all equal even in Class A's
Trailers age in dog years, like electronics stuff they are outdated
6 months after you buy them, some when you drive them off the lot...
EXTREMELY Steep depreciation especially on travel trailers too,
don't buy one thinking you'll have it/drive or tow it around the country
for a couple years & get your money back, you won't...
Diesel pushers hold their value the best, but cost the most too...
If you have the necessary funds, that's the way to go...
I did/do like the truck/tow rig separate from the trailer at times too,
It had it's benefits, not as comfy as a Motorhome going down the hwy thou...
Unless you step upto a intermediate, with a sleeper or living space...
{those can be pricey, but used ones are far cheaper,
it's all about the $$$$ available, what you're will to spend for comfort
or what you're willing to put up with &/or your spouse is willing to put up with,
in many cases if you're going to spend time on the road & traveling with a
wife/girlfriend/woman or some family a lot...
It's kind of nice;
Park the trailer in your campsite/IMO it's not camping it's parking really...LOL
Than you can run around in your tow rig, for small excursions/trips...
You can put a bike/motorcycle or scooter on a motorhome/trailer too...
Or buy a Toy-hauler have something in it to use...
You can tow a little jeep or compact car if need bee too, behind a motorhome
but that created more hassles when fueling up in tight spaces etc.
Appliances, stove, shower size, sinks bathroom, storage space, cabinet space
closet space, shelves/drawers, adequate fresh water storage & grey water storage,
all electric &/or propane, onboard gen or. dry camp,
so many issues to cover in on post let alone one thread...
Make a list of wants & like, see what's available & what you can afford,
I'd highly suggest get the biggest possible of both tow rig &/or trailers...
Than there's the storage issues, do you have space to have a truck & trailer
leaving them both out in the weather will age them both rapidly...
That's a whole different subject
I'm done for no my 2 typing fingers are sore
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