jkwilson wrote:
So we pulled the trigger.
Spent the last several weeks choosing a floor plan and space that we were happy with. That led us to look at several brands of island kitchen, rear-living models. We finally settled on a Grand Design 303RLS and bought an F250 FX4 SRW with a 6.2 and 3.73 axle. Would have liked more axle, but they are a very, very scarce beast on the used market.
Rig has a GVWR of 11995 and 9265 empty. We like the floor plan and most everything about it.
After some shopping, we found a 2014 303RLS very close to us in very good shape. Gave up some of the newer features like the second awning, the convection oven, and the extra height for 16" tires and more clearance, but we are pretty happy with what we got and what we paid. We had shopped new, so we knew the trade-off. Came with the second AC already installed. As a bonus, the previous owners left many accessories with the unit. Sewer hose, vacuum cleaner, chairs, cleaners, brushes, hoses, decorations, vent pillows, sun shades etc..
I went with the Andersen Ultimate gooseneck version. I'm impressed. Installation was fast and easy. Hookup is simple and it tows very well. Still need a little checkout to see what my turning limits are.
The 250 with 6.2 tows it well. 5 or 6 miles of winding county road at 45MPH and then 25 miles of pretty hilly interstate driving. I'd have gone Diesel if we expected more road time.
