To Fifth wheel from Class A with toad
Hi We have a 2008 HR class A diesel and pull a car. Have had repair after repair, the worst of which is the breaking of slide cables. Body count at 8. The MH was purchased new 2010 and has 18K. My ...
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I made the change from a Class A/toad to fiver/TV six years ago. I can only state that BOTH have about equal pluses and minuses. I love my fiver with 3 slides (MH had none). I do miss my Saturn toad, though. It was completely reliable and great on gas. I have to use my diesel truck as a daily driver since I travel regularly and can't keep another vehicle.
If I stayed in one place most of the year I'd certainly get a small car and leave the diesel for towing. The fuel savings would be substantial and no doubt would practically pay for the car over time. (i.e., a friend's Prius gets about 50+ MPG as opposed to an estimated 14-15 MPG around town in my truck).
If I stayed in one place most of the year I'd certainly get a small car and leave the diesel for towing. The fuel savings would be substantial and no doubt would practically pay for the car over time. (i.e., a friend's Prius gets about 50+ MPG as opposed to an estimated 14-15 MPG around town in my truck).
