Wife and I are shopping for first RV. We are looking at fiver toyhaulers, but we would like to hear from all rv owners...All of my writing will be referring to the curb side of the rv as the entry side, and also the side where the "camp" is traditionally.While looking at various RV's, we like how open some feel more than others, and that has a lot to do with how many windows a unit has, and the window's placement. The sofa/dinette slide outs obviously have the largest and most windows, while the kitchen slides have nearly no windows. A few models have a small window over the stove, under the microwave. (Toyhauler models) The models with the most windows are more appealing to us, no matter which side of the RV they are on (sofa/dinette on curb side and kitchen street side or vice versa).With that being said, do you prefer an RV with the most windows on the curb/"camp" side or the street side?Do you prefer/like being able to view the campsite from the inside of your rv, or does it even matter or that big of a deal?Any input is appreciated. We have a list of about 30 toyhaulers that we are narrowing down as we look, and this topic came up this afternoon while looking through a few units. I hope this makes sense.

cfdwheeler wrote:Wife and I are shopping for first RV. We are looking at fiver toyhaulers, but we would like to hear from all rv owners...All of my writing will be referring to the curb side of the rv as the entry side, and also the side where the "camp" is traditionally.While looking at various RV's, we like how open some feel more than others, and that has a lot to do with how many windows a unit has, and the window's placement. The sofa/dinette slide outs obviously have the largest and most windows, while the kitchen slides have nearly no windows. A few models have a small window over the stove, under the microwave. (Toyhauler models) The models with the most windows are more appealing to us, no matter which side of the RV they are on (sofa/dinette on curb side and kitchen street side or vice versa).With that being said, do you prefer an RV with the most windows on the curb/"camp" side or the street side?Do you prefer/like being able to view the campsite from the inside of your rv, or does it even matter or that big of a deal?Any input is appreciated. We have a list of about 30 toyhaulers that we are narrowing down as we look, and this topic came up this afternoon while looking through a few units. I hope this makes sense.For me it's 'as many windows as possible on all sides'.I purchased all my RV's based on how many windows it had.IMHO Nothing worse than sitting in a box in a CG unable to see out. :CMy biggest 'no no' is a gen that exhausts under the awning side or I even have seen a hot water heater that exhausted there also. Would like to meet the guy that designed that!!!

So far we have seen the 3 Fuzions and 2 Momentums available that meet our criteria. Throw in a Raptor, Seismic and XLR here and there, as well as a couple Voltages and Cyclones, which we have seemed to eliminate due to floor plan layouts that we're deciding we don't like after seeing them in person.

Part of our criteria is a 2nd bath off the garage and a full size fridge, so it seems that as far as toyhauler layouts go, there is one side of the other of the RV that has no/minimal windows, vs the other with a a lot of windows. We aren't sure if it's a "make or break" for us yet, but are leaning towards the sofa slide being on the camp/curb side so we can view our site. We will have kids with us at times, if that makes any difference.

I have a large window on each and every side - it's one of the reasons I bought a 40 year old rig.

I like windows... big windows. but make sure they have the sun shield coating on them, as the summertime sun shining thru all the windows can make it nearly impossible to cool the interior.... then, in the winter time, the windows act as heat sinks.. they absorb the heat and turn it in to cold... so it costs more to heat the unit than one with less windows.. and toy haulers arent known for having good insulation anyway. the bigger the unit, the worse the problem is, and no matter what manufacture you talk to, they claim they have about the best insulated units in on the market.. we get about 60hrs/2.5 days of use from (2) 5gal/20lb propane cylinders in outside temps of 35-40 degrees... keeping the interior at 68-70 degrees...

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ependydad
Explorer
Apr 02, 2018
We have kids and would greatly prefer having more windows on the curb/camp side. As it stands now, we usually have the door hanging open because that's our ONLY camp-side window in the living/kitchen area. To compound it, the door only opens to 90-degrees due to a strut (though there is NOTHING in the way).

BUT- our non-camp side has a ton of windows. Even though we see our neighbors, we still like opening them.

As mentioned, windows are a huge heat transfer.
wannavolunteerF
Explorer
Apr 01, 2018
Not searching for a 5th wheel, but Class A, and window placement is Most Important to me. I want a view out on My patio, not the hookups or a neighbor's patio, but my own. So many Class A's seem to have kitchens on curb side and views out the back side (other than from cab area). I just can't imagine buying an RV that doesn't look out on your own patio.
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Apr 01, 2018
Less windows the better for us.
Were old time campers and have found more windows = more heat gain and heat loss when camping in hot weather and cold weather.
When we started camping in the '60/'70s we also wanted lots of windows till we decided why bother as the curtains were closed most of the time anyway.

During the day were out doing something or looking at local attractions and only sleep in the trailer at nite....with the curtains closed.
Lots of windows don't do any good for those that like to rv in a crowded parking lot (rv park) where all you see is the side of someones rv on either side/front and rear.

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rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Apr 01, 2018
If you really want to know how it feels to live in a cave while RV'ing?

Step into any high end 6 figure Class A!!

I traveled in my friends to an event when my RV was in the shop, and I could not wait to get out of it. It's like a long dark tube. Minimal windows and they are narrow and near the top of the coach.

Nope, all the marble, granite, Italian leather and fancy cabinets can't make up for being able to see out AND have the sunshine come in!

I need windows and lots of them. :B
blofgren
Explorer
Apr 01, 2018
We love our current unit with the most windows including the table and chairs being on the curb side. We much prefer looking at our camp site versus the neighbors to the left.
centerline
Explorer
Apr 01, 2018
I like windows... big windows. but make sure they have the sun shield coating on them, as the summertime sun shining thru all the windows can make it nearly impossible to cool the interior....
then, in the winter time, the windows act as heat sinks.. they absorb the heat and turn it in to cold... so it costs more to heat the unit than one with less windows.. and toy haulers arent known for having good insulation anyway.

the bigger the unit, the worse the problem is, and no matter what manufacture you talk to, they claim they have about the best insulated units in on the market..
we get about 60hrs/2.5 days of use from (2) 5gal/20lb propane cylinders in outside temps of 35-40 degrees... keeping the interior at 68-70 degrees...
toedtoes
Explorer III
Apr 01, 2018
I have a large window on each and every side - it's one of the reasons I bought a 40 year old rig.
cfdwheeler
Explorer
Apr 01, 2018
Part of our criteria is a 2nd bath off the garage and a full size fridge, so it seems that as far as toyhauler layouts go, there is one side of the other of the RV that has no/minimal windows, vs the other with a a lot of windows. We aren't sure if it's a "make or break" for us yet, but are leaning towards the sofa slide being on the camp/curb side so we can view our site. We will have kids with us at times, if that makes any difference.
cfdwheeler
Explorer
Apr 01, 2018
So far we have seen the 3 Fuzions and 2 Momentums available that meet our criteria. Throw in a Raptor, Seismic and XLR here and there, as well as a couple Voltages and Cyclones, which we have seemed to eliminate due to floor plan layouts that we're deciding we don't like after seeing them in person.
rockhillmanor
Explorer II
Apr 01, 2018
cfdwheeler wrote:
Wife and I are shopping for first RV. We are looking at fiver toyhaulers, but we would like to hear from all rv owners...

All of my writing will be referring to the curb side of the rv as the entry side, and also the side where the "camp" is traditionally.

While looking at various RV's, we like how open some feel more than others, and that has a lot to do with how many windows a unit has, and the window's placement. The sofa/dinette slide outs obviously have the largest and most windows, while the kitchen slides have nearly no windows. A few models have a small window over the stove, under the microwave. (Toyhauler models) The models with the most windows are more appealing to us, no matter which side of the RV they are on (sofa/dinette on curb side and kitchen street side or vice versa).

With that being said, do you prefer an RV with the most windows on the curb/"camp" side or the street side?
Do you prefer/like being able to view the campsite from the inside of your rv, or does it even matter or that big of a deal?

Any input is appreciated. We have a list of about 30 toyhaulers that we are narrowing down as we look, and this topic came up this afternoon while looking through a few units. I hope this makes sense.

For me it's 'as many windows as possible on all sides'.

I purchased all my RV's based on how many windows it had.

IMHO Nothing worse than sitting in a box in a CG unable to see out. :C

My biggest 'no no' is a gen that exhausts under the awning side or I even have seen a hot water heater that exhausted there also. Would like to meet the guy that designed that!!!

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