Comparing Class A Cost To Travel Trailers
I'm looking at going full-time in an RV and I have believed from the beginning that a Class A plus toad is much more expensive than a travel trailer plus tow vehicle, but I'm having trouble comparing ...
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DallasSteve wrote:
Bruce, that's a very helpful answer. Somehow looking at the photos alone the motorhome seemed stronger in construction than a travel trailer. I think I would prefer the motorhome depending upon the extra cost. That's still an open question in my mind. I can find class A motorhomes with the layout I want, but they look like luxury models and they price themselves out of my budget. Are there makes/models that are more affordable in class A motorhomes? The Thor Hurricane looked a little more affordable, but still a lot more than a travel trailer + truck combo.
That's the trick, find a floorplan you like and then pick a brand or manufacturer. They all pretty much make the same basic floorplans. Different "grades" of MH's have competition in all brands. The Hurricane in your example could be compared to the Winnie Vista, Newmar Bay Star, Georgetown, Fleetwood Bounder etc. When you check "liveablity" look for other features that would make full time or almost full time living better. Like electric water heater vs just LP, Real metal faucets instead of plastic (you'd be surprised), TV positions (a lot of floorplans drop the ball here) Couch and seat comfort, bed positioning etc etc.
