Deciding on pros & cons of different revs
As retirement approaches, we r thinking about rving. We have never owned one. I have been on the Chinook & Rialta listservs but not sure of these & would like other suggestions. We would prefer one w...
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In my opinion a 26-27 foot rig is best in that it can have a rear RV queen sized bed and adequate storage room in cabinets and in rear cargo compartment. Beginners are sometimes over-awed by RV's longer than 22 feet but the feeling goes away quickly. Parking at tourist attractions is not difficult, nor is parking in malls, etc. 22 footers are not short enough for most metered parking and too wide for other standard car parking lots unless you park in the outskirts. Class C's are too tall for most parking garages. 27 footers are not out of place in city parks,at airshows, and other activities where large rigs don't seem to fit in. Test drive and pretend to be camping in 21-27 foot dealer's demonstrators. Rent a 27 footer to get the feel of it if you can. Learn about the various brands and features and cost levels of the different floor plans. A few brands are considered "high end" and can cost $10K more than entry or medium cost brands and models. Slide-outs are nice but can add to mechanical and maintenance issues.
