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Hi folks.. my 1st post here. My wife and I and 5 kids are thinking of buying a 22-25ft class C motorhome. We are buying used (under $30k). The main purpose of this unit will be to travel in comf...
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Ok, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say you shouldn’t plan to travel at 70 mph in any motorhome, especially one which is 15 years old. Your family is inside that rig!!! Plan for 60-65 mph. That’s what we do, and our average highway travelling speed works out to be about 50 mph. And while I believe that travelling in a motorhome can be safer than travelling in your average family sedan, understand that if your ARE in a severe accident, the box part doesn’t hold up that well. So, I would not, and NEVER DO plan to travel at 70 mph. There are times going down hill I might hit the low 70’s, but that’s only if there are clear roads ahead in good weather and in daylight.
That said, one advantage of the motorhome is when you hit traffic or construction, everyone can take their potty breaks and grab lunch and a drink. (Have sandwiches ready made in the refridgerator.) Then when the traffic clears, while everyone else on the road is heading for the next rest stop, you just cruise on by.
As was mentioned, that rig might not have seatbelts installed at all seating positions. So, you’ll have to add them in. If any of your children are in car seats, that also adds a slight twist to available seating positions.
I can’t speak specifics about the rig you’re looking at. I suspect it would make it, but whatever rig you end up getting, drive it responsibly. They don’t handle like your daily driver.
Good Luck,
~Rick
That said, one advantage of the motorhome is when you hit traffic or construction, everyone can take their potty breaks and grab lunch and a drink. (Have sandwiches ready made in the refridgerator.) Then when the traffic clears, while everyone else on the road is heading for the next rest stop, you just cruise on by.
As was mentioned, that rig might not have seatbelts installed at all seating positions. So, you’ll have to add them in. If any of your children are in car seats, that also adds a slight twist to available seating positions.
I can’t speak specifics about the rig you’re looking at. I suspect it would make it, but whatever rig you end up getting, drive it responsibly. They don’t handle like your daily driver.
Good Luck,
~Rick
