Fulltimers: What type of rig do you have?

45' Travel Supreme Select Motor Home. It is all electric. You name it, we probably have it. Full time since 2004. Fantastic.

I'm full timing in a 19' / 20' Class B with Taz (dog) and it's working pretty darn well.
But it all comes down to how many people? How many pets? And how much space you think you need?
More space = more junk.

We have a 2000 Kenworth T600 and a 2004 NuWa 5th wheel. have been full-timing 8 years and 8 months with the same unit.

We searched and checked out the RV forum for 5 years. Of course it took the wife that long to talk me into full-time RVing too.

You need to pick out what works for you and get the right RV the first time. Know lots of people were are on their second or third RV because they wanted something more or bigger.

No one can answer that one. We met a couple in a TN CG who live fulltime in a 16' Casita. Them and their rather large dog. The dog was tied outside all day. They just had the basic necessities of life and were as happy as clams at high tide. I don't think I could live in something that small but they did spend most of their time outside. And we met people living in huge Class-A motorhomes and 5th Wheels. Even a few in TTs like our own - those 26 to 28 footers. Some found after living in their first RV, they needed something larger or with more slides and moved up. If we ever went full time, I think I would rather a 5th Wheel than the TT.

Thanks to everyone. It sounds like we need to get over the fear of the bigger rig. I really was hoping I'd find a bunch of people saying that they are happy in a 25' or smaller MH. I'm not sure it surprises me that most of you have about as much space as a small apartment. I know you don't need 1000 SF per person to be happy, but less than 50 SF might be pushing it.

2gypsies: Glad to hear you can get into tight places with the 40'. It sounds like you go places we want to go to. We aren't looking for "more than enough space". I was hoping to simplify to just barely enough space and still be happy.

wbwood: I've seen a couple of those videos of people in C's and they do look happy. I just watched one with a single person in a Roadtrek190. Thank you for the advice about health. We are healthy now. I suppose a lot of things will change as that changes. We really like the idea of being small and nimble. Congratulations on the new C.

Kidsgone: I have always wanted to really see the country. I suspect that in the beginning it will be about exploring with a few days here, a week there, a month here, etc... At some point we will probably travel less and spend more time in each place. We will settle down during the winter to SkiMore than we do now. Not sure if we would live in the RV or in a stationary home during ski season. Kind of reverse snowbirds. We may storm chase in the winter to get the best snow.

SkiMore,
What type of full timing do you want to do? We do not full time...yet. But from the many travellers we have met along the way that do, you have different types. Some stay in one place for a month or two, others are on the road every couple of weeks (must have nice fuel budget!) and some, like ones we recently met, stay in one spot 6 months at a time.
Most full timers we talk with have had a couple of rigs, of various types. Sounds like you are on the right path doing your research and listening to a lot (!!!) of experience on this site and others. Take your time, and have fun along the way. Also, get to as many RV shows as you can and walk thru a lot rigs, you will soon identify with certain things you want/don't want. Or visit RV dealers and do the same.
Don't forget to let us know what you have decided..

We are in a 40' MH with 4 slides. We bought this long before we fulltimed to pull a trailer with our toys to the dunes and have comfort while camping. But camping has turned into fulltime.
We tend to move every few days so far,,, our average is 6 days and I think once we slow down a little in a couple years we might switch to a 5th wheel. We just feel they have more of a home feel. But we love traveling in the MH.
After you decide and get one you will alter it and make it into what works for you. For us it meant Solar,, larger batteries ect.

We live in our 39 foot Cedar Creek w/3 slides. It has everything we want and need. King bed,genny,2 ac units,auto level,large refer unit, and space for our stuff. Feels more like a small apartment (in our opinion). We also think that the build is good, not a DRV,Excel,or a Lifestyle but just as good as anything below that top level.

You will have to determine how much space you need. Many folks feel ey need a 3000 sq ft house or bigger for 2 or 3 people. We are comfortable in 1600 sq ft for the 3 of us and use to be 4. There is a couple on here that full time in a 24' class c. They have a video of the inside of their set up. Looks comfy to me.

Another thing you will want to consider (and it may not be an issue for you), is your health. Your health may help to determine what you full time in. If you get a towable (TT or 5th wheel), it may require being more physical during set up and take down. A motor home with power jacks, will make it easier on you. Also, you might want to consider the height of the rig. A 5th wheel or class a (and many tts) will sit up higher than something like a class c or class b. trust me, going up and down those stairs can get tiresome, even for us mid 40 years old. We are picking up our new class c today. We are trading in our TT with bunkhouse as it was an overkill for us. We don't need the bunkhouse with just one kid. Plus we learned some things over the last few years of what we want. The class c made more sense for us. We would of gone class b if it weren't for our daughter, but we do have another 7 yrs or so of her at home. My in laws had the big $600,000 42' DP's before. They are nice, but I don't think they are for me and my budget. Lol

Just remember, the only restriction you will have about the size of the rig is that the bigger it is, the harder it will be to find a place to park it. Or rather, your choices will be more limited.

We started with a Toyota Tundra and 27' TT. Upgraded the truck because it wasn't strong enough in the mountains. Then upgraded trailer to a 36' fifth wheel because the TT was too small for those long dark cold winter nights.

We've had our current setup -- Dodge 3500 and 36' fiver -- since 2008 and we love it.