tpi wrote:
Advantages of class C: Big one is that I can get in it and just go! A couple minutes I'm on the road. No hookup, no weight distribution bars, no lining up the ball with the coupler... etc. Second is easier to back into campsite without assistance. Backup camera, shorter length etc. Great when tired at end of day. Great when campsites are picked over later in day and there's a few short inconvenient ones left. C just goes right in-and no disconnect/connect. Parking enroute is easier-street or parking lot. Last, I can hear all the tires, all the wheel bearings when I'm driving. In a trailer bad stuff can happen without immediate notice in the truck cab.
Trailer advantages: I found trailer best for trips where I stayed somewhere for a while. I could disconnect truck and sightsee. The hookup/disconnect hassle was minimized considering the lenth of stay.
Trailer and existing truck (already owned for other reasons) is often cheaper than a class C motorhome less depreciation, insurance.
Road handling: I had a 25' Airstream and Toyota Tundra 5.7 and the handling precision was much better than my Ford E450 Class C. It was very stable on the road, wind didn't affect it as much, and very quiet. Power was equal and fuel economy was better on the truck/trailer. This probably does not apply to all truck/trailer combos.
Overall give me the class C anyday...the turn key and go is a huge advantage to me. Hookup wasn't hard, maybe 15-20 min but it was hassle, could be hot and uncomfortable, rainy etc.
So you went from Airstream to Class C?
I was looking at Airstreams for a while, but cannot justify the cost for 25+...but resale value is pretty good on them.
