We currently have a 30ft. 5th wheel which we pull with a Chevy 3500 SRW, Duramax. This weekend we went to an RV show and a 33ft class A Alegro caught my eye. My question for those of you who have had both is, how does the MH compare with the 5er in terms of driving/hauling? We would pull a small car, probably a jeep wrangler. My only complaint about the 5th wheel is the boucing and banging on rough roads. My wife likes the idea of being able to go back into the MH while in route. Any thoughts on pros and cons would be appreciated.

The huge advantage is at the end of the day, when it is pouring rain, and you do not even have to go outside with the Class A. You can level it up, fire up the generator, run out the slides, use the bathroom, grab a bite to eat, watch a little TV, and wait for the weather to clear before you have to go outside to hook up the electric or water.

Biggest two downsides I see are, second drive train to have to maintain because of the necessity of beinging a toad with you. And cost! Motor Homes are flat out expensive. Most dealerships wont or cant work on them, parts cost is higher.

rgatijnet1 wrote:The huge advantage is at the end of the day, when it is pouring rain, and you do not even have to go outside with the Class A. You can level it up, fire up the generator, run out the slides, use the bathroom, grab a bite to eat, watch a little TV, and wait for the weather to clear before you have to go outside to hook up the electric or water.We just went from a 5th wheel back to a class A. Convenience to the max. We like being able to just pull into a rest area and fire up the genny and make coffee, lunch etc. Push a button and it levels. Slide controls right at dash. Complete setup right there.

Ranger Smith wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:The huge advantage is at the end of the day, when it is pouring rain, and you do not even have to go outside with the Class A. You can level it up, fire up the generator, run out the slides, use the bathroom, grab a bite to eat, watch a little TV, and wait for the weather to clear before you have to go outside to hook up the electric or water.We just went from a 5th wheel back to a class A. Convenience to the max. We like being able to just pull into a rest area and fire up the genny and make coffee, lunch etc. Push a button and it levels. Slide controls right at dash. Complete setup right there.X2

It's already been stated the big advantage, ability to move around while in motion. Second to me is having the second vehicle. I boondock alot. The second vehicle means if something happens I have another vehicle to go for help or parts, whatever I need.

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americanrascal
Explorer
Mar 15, 2015
Ranger Smith wrote:
rgatijnet1 wrote:
The huge advantage is at the end of the day, when it is pouring rain, and you do not even have to go outside with the Class A.
You can level it up, fire up the generator, run out the slides, use the bathroom, grab a bite to eat, watch a little TV, and wait for the weather to clear before you have to go outside to hook up the electric or water.

We just went from a 5th wheel back to a class A. Convenience to the max. We like being able to just pull into a rest area and fire up the genny and make coffee, lunch etc. Push a button and it levels. Slide controls right at dash. Complete setup right there.

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Ranger_Smith
Explorer
Mar 15, 2015
rgatijnet1 wrote:
The huge advantage is at the end of the day, when it is pouring rain, and you do not even have to go outside with the Class A.
You can level it up, fire up the generator, run out the slides, use the bathroom, grab a bite to eat, watch a little TV, and wait for the weather to clear before you have to go outside to hook up the electric or water.

We just went from a 5th wheel back to a class A. Convenience to the max. We like being able to just pull into a rest area and fire up the genny and make coffee, lunch etc. Push a button and it levels. Slide controls right at dash. Complete setup right there.
donn0128
Explorer II
Mar 15, 2015
Biggest two downsides I see are, second drive train to have to maintain because of the necessity of beinging a toad with you. And cost! Motor Homes are flat out expensive. Most dealerships wont or cant work on them, parts cost is higher.
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Mar 15, 2015
The huge advantage is at the end of the day, when it is pouring rain, and you do not even have to go outside with the Class A.
You can level it up, fire up the generator, run out the slides, use the bathroom, grab a bite to eat, watch a little TV, and wait for the weather to clear before you have to go outside to hook up the electric or water.

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