Grit dog wrote:
A few things to consider. And yes I read you other thread too.
Or to sum it up, best value is get a big pickup and then you can get any type of trailer you want. Get a cheap throwaway for the short term, build credit with a truck loan, still have a large living area and not spend much on the fist RV. $10k for a trailer will get you a very nice trailer and you'll have the configuration (a full truck hood) that you started the thread with.
Interesting points you make. I have struggled with this option for years. A heavy duty TV (such as F250 HD or whatever) plus a TT or a RV with a toad.
It is an interesting idea, to just get a heavy duty 3/4 ton and a throw-away camper would be great at this point and later on get what I really want, either a Fifth or something else. And there is nothing wrong at all with a classy Airstream, one can certainly do a lot worse than that. Late 90's one that's wide body should be in my price range.
It's nice to have that kind of flexibility. An RV both gives and reduces options. That is, you are married to the drivetrain it comes with. Not sure I am thrilled with that concept.
Once I park the rig for 6 months, I have the flexibility of using TV as a DD. My commute is not huge so it's cheaper to use a single vehicle versus getting a cheaper econobox with great MPG. I already ran these numbers.