I know that any RV can be used for boondocking; be it public lands, wally world, truck stops, etc. But which do most prefer, the MH or TT? My only experience has been with my old Class C and I'm thinking about my next purchase.Thanks for everyone's input.

The ability to separate the tow vehicle from the camper is probably the biggest factor. Second is the need for a toad or not with a motor home. Third is simple economics. What can you afford. And 4th, what do you do with truck, motor home, and / or trailer when not camping. These issues usually drive what we purchase, no right or wrong, just fulfilling and accommodating each individual need.

DutchmenSport wrote:The ability to separate the tow vehicle from the camper is probably the biggest factor. Second is the need for a toad or not with a motor home. Third is simple economics. What can you afford. And 4th, what do you do with truck, motor home, and / or trailer when not camping. These issues usually drive what we purchase, no right or wrong, just fulfilling and accommodating each individual need.Well stated. I have owned both and I found that with the MH I missed not having my truck with me because of the tools I carry in it. We had a toad anyway so decided to part with the MH and toad and go back to TT. I also was not fond of the road noise and not legally having to have the family belted in while in transit (constant fighting with them about it.) The trucks only option is for seatbelt use.

We have a 25ish foot motorhome now/no toad and prior had a van/19 foot travel trailer.We both vastly love the motorhome over the trailer. The rv is used like a roving hotel.It can be inconvenient to have to go and and food shop or site see in the motorhome but we tend to move a lot anyway. I don't like to sit one place for a long time unless there is lots to do (hiking trails or diy hiking).Donna

You shouldn't leave out a truck camper too. With it's higher ground clearance and 4wd it lets you go places that neither a MH or TT can go. You do lose space, but still have a comfy place and all the amenities.

I think a lot will depend on usage. We boondock often on BLM land, our recreation tends to be rockhounding and exploring ghost towns/ruins. We drop off our TT and take our truck exploring.A MH and a Jeep Wrangler as a toad would suit our purposes as well.. however when I was looking at MH's I couldn't find one in a size that would fit in our driveway (25' max OAL) AND be able to tow our Jeep safely. So a small TT and RAM 1500 suited out specific goals the best..

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Eyegor
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
gbopp wrote:
dcason wrote:
I don't like to sit one place for a long time unless there is lots to do (hiking trails or diy hiking)

Isn't all hiking DIY? :B

I like a motorhome for traveling, everything is accessible while on the road. Especially when you're sitting in a several hour traffic backup.

If you're staying at a location for long periods, I think a TT is a better choice.

Good thought on the hybrid. Limit for GC towing is 3500# so in the past I've looked at the likes of R-pods, A-liners, T@B, etc. I'm OK with a small TT or hybrid, as long as it is usable with the bunks in. Would probably like an egg but hard to pull the trigger without visiting a few. I'm see some old Bolers in places I didn't think a goat could get to.
Jayco-noslide
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
There's no right or wrong answer. We've had 3 pop-ups, 1 hybrid trailer pulled behind a van, a small 5th wheel towed with a half-ton truck and now a 50 ft. Class C towing a small car. Overall I think the MH has lots of advantages. On board generator, and easier to back into a site. I like having the little Chevy Sonic to drive around (ave. 30 MPG) instead of the truck(ave 14 MPG) which was all we had.
bukhrn
Explorer III
Jul 20, 2016
With a TT, or with a TC, you will certainly get more ground clearance, which is the only thing that keeps us from serious boondocking in our class C, just not wanting to leave low hanging parts, (dump tubes, exhaust pipe, generator exhaust, steps, etc all laying on some back dirt road. :(
DannyA
Explorer
Jul 20, 2016
gbopp wrote:
dcason wrote:
I don't like to sit one place for a long time unless there is lots to do (hiking trails or diy hiking)

Isn't all hiking DIY? :B

I like a motorhome for traveling, everything is accessible while on the road. Especially when you're sitting in a several hour traffic backup.

If you're staying at a location for long periods, I think a TT is a better choice.

I agree with gbopp, if staying the night at a Walmart, truck stop, etc like the motorhome, you can leave in a hurry if need be. If I'm staying longer like my 5th wheel. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Jul 21, 2016
If you have a Jeep then definitely a motor home to tow it is the best choice. It will give you lots of enjoyment on the backroads.
discovery4us
Explorer
Jul 22, 2016
MH for us. Travel time is more enjoyable, set up is easier, and tear down is faster. Truck and TT or FW is nice but with the MH I am not limited to just the truck. Depending on the destination I can hook up the jeep, or the truck and rzr, or the enclosed trailer, or just take the MH.
mama_sylvia
Explorer
Jul 29, 2016
I originally bought a Class C when my children were small. Safety and accessibility during travelling were priorities and pretty much excluded anything but a MH - having to get everyone from the car to a TT in a dark parking lot and back to the car when we were ready to leave was NOT something I wanted to deal with. Not to mention having to stop every time someone needed to use the bathroom. The MH was perfect, they had a table to write or play games on, the bathroom was there to use, one parent could even make sandwiches for lunch while the other drove. When we pulled over to sleep, no need to get out of the MH and risk someone jumping out of the shadows. Even when in a park, if something happened and we needed to get out of there FAST, all I had to do was start it and drive. Electric cords and water hoses are replaceable, my children aren't. We didn't even take a toad, I never found using the MH (25' class C) around town a problem. It was also great for family drives, lots of windows and we could all ride together without being crammed. And there were SO many times when having everything accessible was priceless. When the freeway closed during a blizzard, we parked behind a gas station for a couple of days and were comfortable. The hotels were all full but what did we care? Driving home on that same trip, I-40 was closed for hours and we just sat there. I sent DH to the neighboring cars, offering the use of our bathroom, and several people were delighted to take us up on the offer.

As others have said, there is no right or wrong choice. But the MH is definitely my choice.

Now, the kids are grown, it's just my husband and me travelling, and I still find a MH suits my needs perfectly. If my back acts up on a long drive (as it usually does), DH can take over driving and I can lie down in a real bed. Fresh drinks, cold (or hot) snacks, a table to set up a laptop for the non-driving partner, of course the bathroom - all readily available.
lane_hog
Explorer II
Aug 01, 2016
Yep, no right answer aside from what your wallet can handle.

We've done the full gamut - started out with popup and a Jeep, moved to a hybrid, TT, FW, and now a MH.

The older we get, the more we appreciate the MH, but once the kids are all gone, I'd probably go back to a FW given a choice.

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