TriumphGuy wrote:
Man this one really looks interesting. Just a bit longer ... but a floorplan I like and it doesn't seem huge, wheelbase isn't a mile long... I hope I can find some experiences people have with this one.
I don't have experience with this one, but here are my thoughts.
Wheelbase: The general rule of thumb for stable handling is that the (wheel base)/(overall length) ratio should be about 0.54 or greater. This one is about 0.55, so that's good. In general, a longer wheelbase will be more stable. Your comments possibly suggested that you would prefer a shorter wheelbase. You don't. :)
The unit has 3 slides, I'd want to know exactly what that rig weighed on the front and rear axles before it was loaded with water, fuels & stuff.
I can't tell from the diagram, but make sure all of the drawers and cabinets are accessible with the slides in. Especially the bedroom. If you pull over into a rest area (or Walmart, etc.) overnight and can't put the slides out, you want to be able to access your clothes.
My preference is to have the sink in the same room as the commode & shower. With kids, I would think you would too. In fact, my preference is for the "all in one" baths unless there are only 2 people using the rig.
The U-shaped dinettes look bigger than the regular dinettes, but in actuality, you can still really fit only 4 pair of legs under it...unless your kids are small. Then you can squeeze in a leg or two more. :)
We like having a sofa in the rig so we can all sit around and watch a movie on rainy days, or at the end of the day if we're not out around the campfire.
If you're looking for used, there are some 28' non-slide rigs out there that had about 3,000 lbs. of cargo carrying capacity. These were often used in rental fleets, so you might be able to get a good deal on them.
Anyway, good luck in your search.
~Rick
