Length and Height

tem3000 wrote:
I have to confess, I've been on the fence about a test trip, but my logic may be faulty. Since we don't have a truck yet (admitted, towing experience is limited so there's a learning curve there), we'd likely be in a motor home. I haven't been in newer ones but my memory is that the bowling alley factor may be a bit too high for him. I know it would be testing the lifestyle, not the vehicle, but I'd hate for him to decide the whole thing's not for him on the basis of a trip in something that feels cramped to him. Feels risky. On the other hand, the potential is for him to get used to the size quickly, and enjoy being on the road. It' fall here in New England, and it's beautiful, as always.

Lyle, that's a great suggestion. I think he's just intrigued enough to be good with that exercise. I'll propose it. Stay tuned.

This is so helpful. You all rock. If this is what the rv community is like, I have a lot to look forward to.

There are a few threads here, and on other fora, where people have posted their must-haves, etc.

An example of my must-haves is auto-level! :B Won't have another rig without it, assuming I live long enough to buy another one.

An example of an absolutely-not from my list, and that's the idiotic flip up steps that most mfrs are putting on their rigs, starting last year. For me, I would not be able to access the interior of my rig without 1) taking my truck to where it's stored (11 miles one way), 2) putting my FW hitch in my truck (not mounted when not towing), 3) hooking it up and moving it out about 30', then back, and 4) removing the hitch. Yes, I could park it in such a way that I could drop the steps, but then the street-side slide would only be able to be extended about 12", barely enough for us to get to the rear area. As it is with my old-school steps, I can fully extend all 3 slides and be able to squeeze by on both sides.

Lyle