My wife and I had your same dilemma whether to buy a FW or MH when it was time to trade the TT. I have never owned a MH but parents have. In fact, they are on their third class C MH. In the same 17 years, I have owned 1 TT for 14 years and 1 FW for the past 3 years. It seems to me it is the “auto” portion of a MH that wears out long before the living area. For this reason and the fact you either have to have a toad or rent a car at your destination just seemed like additional expense that could be avoided with a towable.
Generator: It is an option and the dealer will add one for an extra 4-5K on the price. Our FW is pre-wired for a generator but I opted for a portable generator and enjoy the extra storage space in the FW. We only dry camp at sporting events and that is currently not enough times to justify the extra 4-5K in price. I can run the residential fridge off the batteries for 8-10 hours. We run the fridge while traveling and the TV keeps the battery charged. If our destination takes more than a day to reach, we plan our trip and choose a campground for over night so we can get shore power.
Backing in: I recommend you add an observation camera if your choice does not come with one. I did as some suggested and practiced with cones in an empty parking lot. I even use the cones when backing into a campsite. Most campgrounds offer pull-thru sites as an option. Like anything else, practice and repetition will increase your confidence.
Price point: Many brands are putting out their 2021 models. This means you can find deals on 2020 models. We saved an extra $10K off a 2016 after the 2017’s were out. This savings can help you get the extra perks like W/D, satellite, or hitch. I suggest you shop for the extras before negotiating with the dealer. Find your best price on the add-ons you want. The dealer should beat or match it.
I hope this helps you in your journey.
