AZ park models vs. on-site storage of 5er
We are growing weary of taking our RV from IL to AZ (Phoenix and/or Tucson) and back for our snowbird trip. As of now, we only snowbird for less than 3 months. I expect that to grow but that is not...
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For only three months it seems to me that you have the perfect rig (with a tow car though.) Gas is cheap compared to a few years ago, so savings will not be found there if you downsized to using only a car.
I'm guessing you're attempting to gain more living space. For only three months I would think that renting a couple of different places (a month each) and using that small C with a tow car to get to them would be a great way to enjoy the winter. Don't rule out casino hotels either. You can get some great deals on those and there are many out west.
To answer your question, we sold our Class A and bought an older 5'ver that we leave south. Costs $80/month (with a roof) for storage and $100 to pull. We drove down in an SUV for the first two years. It was a very budget friendly way to go. What we found out is we missed the freedom of an RV. We now have in addition a small 5'ver to enjoy on the trip down and back. Not very budget or "KISS" friendly.
If I had to start all over I would do exactly what I told you. You'll have the freedom of the Class C. The ability to rent wherever you want with the least amount of effort.
I'm betting it will also be much cheaper in the long run. Park models and old 5'vers are not great investments, plus I see a shrinking snowbird population that will even consider this as a viable winter option. You may take a beating on a park model and write off the 5'ver.
I'm guessing you're attempting to gain more living space. For only three months I would think that renting a couple of different places (a month each) and using that small C with a tow car to get to them would be a great way to enjoy the winter. Don't rule out casino hotels either. You can get some great deals on those and there are many out west.
To answer your question, we sold our Class A and bought an older 5'ver that we leave south. Costs $80/month (with a roof) for storage and $100 to pull. We drove down in an SUV for the first two years. It was a very budget friendly way to go. What we found out is we missed the freedom of an RV. We now have in addition a small 5'ver to enjoy on the trip down and back. Not very budget or "KISS" friendly.
If I had to start all over I would do exactly what I told you. You'll have the freedom of the Class C. The ability to rent wherever you want with the least amount of effort.
I'm betting it will also be much cheaper in the long run. Park models and old 5'vers are not great investments, plus I see a shrinking snowbird population that will even consider this as a viable winter option. You may take a beating on a park model and write off the 5'ver.
