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jamesrv75
Explorer
Feb 27, 2017

Class C full timing downsides

Hi everyone, I've never been on any forum before so please forgive me if I am posting improperly and thanks in advance for all the advice.

I am full timing in a 33 foot travel trailer with my wife and have been thinking of switching to a Class C. My concern is that with a travel trailer you can more easily switch out of the trailer or the truck if there is some sort of problem. With the class C, if you the truck has a problem it makes things much more difficult as a full timer because it would have to go in the shop along with all your belongings. Are there good extended warranties that cover everything for as long as you own the RV? The other concern is regarding longevity of the truck on the class C and how difficult it is to maintain and or rebuild if you keep the RV for a long time. Any perspective to this matter is much appreciated! :)
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    jamesrv75
    Explorer
    Feb 28, 2017
    Thanks netjam, this is why I am posting this because I really don't have any bearing as to the real differences between 5er/TT and a C class in terms of problem situations. It just seems that with the vehicle added to the mix you may have the potential to be having to stay in hotels twice as much because you add vehicle repair on top of any repairs the RV may also have. I'm hoping I can get additional real world feedback from C class full timers to adjust my perspective. :)
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    netjam
    Explorer
    Feb 28, 2017
    Your grasp of potential loss of your home is a good one. That's why we originally started fulltime in a 5er. (C class on order now so go figure) Been out of our 5er for major repairs a few times staying in motels so while the 5ver/c class argument makes a lot of common sense, not sure there would be that much difference.

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