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tragusa3
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Nov 25, 2018

Long Driving Days: Class A vs. Trailer

We've recently changed from a truck and bumper pull to a Class A motorhome. We've done nearly 40k miles with the trailer. On long trips, we would average about 500 miles per day when trying to "make time". They were tough, but doable. I had a grip on what I could handle.

We've not been on a long road trip with our motorhome yet, but have 8k miles planned for this summer. I'm expecting some of the benefits of a Class A to help us (fewer fuel, restroom and food stops), but it does seem to require more attention when driving, which I could see being more fatiguing than the truck/trailer combo.

What are your thoughts comparing long drive days with different style RV's? I'm planning out next summer and don't want to over or underestimate driving days. I realize it is not only different for every person, but different each day as well.

Thanks for any input.
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  • tragusa3's avatar
    tragusa3
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2018
    azdryheat, it is hard for me to tell...do you have both Class A and 5th wheel?
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    azdryheat
    Explorer
    Nov 25, 2018
    I like the cushy seats in the Class A's and more elbow room than in my dually and the extra visibility is incredible. Driving all day in a Class A is much less fatiguing for me. One thing I absolutely hate about towing my TH is when we get to an overpass and the trailer bucks hard. We don't get much of that in a Class A.

    One thing I learned was not to oversteer the Class A, which caused it to weave slightly. I now make smaller steering inputs than I do on my dually to keep things smooth.

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