Choosing a rig
Let me introduce myself. I am a long-time lurker who finally joined. I am ready to start taking concrete steps to make my dreams a reality.
I am having trouble trying to decide what type of rv to purchase.
Background: I plan on full timing in 3 years when my youngest graduates. I will be traveling with a 20 year old daughter and several cats. I will be working so I will need a vehicle to get to/from work daily. My work assignments will be anywhere from 1 week to 3 months. Sometimes I will be moving frequently, other times not so often. We don't need a lot of space, but I would like her to have her own personal area. Doesn't need to be a separate room, she's happy with a curtain over a bunk bed.
Concerns: I have heard that a travel trailer can be a pia to tow. I've also heard that it can be more difficult to set up, especially in inclement weather.
I have read that a Class C can't necessarily go to some of the BLM lands and out of the way places. Also concerns about hydraulic lifts on non-concrete pads. I do like the idea of being able to just pull over and have access to everything. I like the cats not being locked in cages in the car for travel. I like not having to hook/unhook for a one night stay somewhere. However, I have heard that some people really regret the space taken up by the cockpit when parked.
5th wheels seem to be popular. However, I don't like large vehicles. The size truck I would need to drive on a regular basis would be much larger than I prefer. A class C would allow me to bring a smaller toad.
Plans: I live in hot ass Florida. I plan on moving somewhere with snow. You heard me. I'm going north for the winter. So I need a vehicle (toad or not) that can handle mountain roads in snow and be comfortable to live.
I know that's a lot, but I figure somebody out there could help me figure out the pros and the cons. I have read everything and still having a dilemma.
Also, planning on buying used and renovating as much as possible. I would have to have a new tow vehicle for either a TT or 5th wheel so that cost is also figured into the equation.
I am having trouble trying to decide what type of rv to purchase.
Background: I plan on full timing in 3 years when my youngest graduates. I will be traveling with a 20 year old daughter and several cats. I will be working so I will need a vehicle to get to/from work daily. My work assignments will be anywhere from 1 week to 3 months. Sometimes I will be moving frequently, other times not so often. We don't need a lot of space, but I would like her to have her own personal area. Doesn't need to be a separate room, she's happy with a curtain over a bunk bed.
Concerns: I have heard that a travel trailer can be a pia to tow. I've also heard that it can be more difficult to set up, especially in inclement weather.
I have read that a Class C can't necessarily go to some of the BLM lands and out of the way places. Also concerns about hydraulic lifts on non-concrete pads. I do like the idea of being able to just pull over and have access to everything. I like the cats not being locked in cages in the car for travel. I like not having to hook/unhook for a one night stay somewhere. However, I have heard that some people really regret the space taken up by the cockpit when parked.
5th wheels seem to be popular. However, I don't like large vehicles. The size truck I would need to drive on a regular basis would be much larger than I prefer. A class C would allow me to bring a smaller toad.
Plans: I live in hot ass Florida. I plan on moving somewhere with snow. You heard me. I'm going north for the winter. So I need a vehicle (toad or not) that can handle mountain roads in snow and be comfortable to live.
I know that's a lot, but I figure somebody out there could help me figure out the pros and the cons. I have read everything and still having a dilemma.
Also, planning on buying used and renovating as much as possible. I would have to have a new tow vehicle for either a TT or 5th wheel so that cost is also figured into the equation.
