Truck Camper, Class B or C for this?
I have done musical chairs for what I thought I need but I am taking my time and now, I am leaning more toward a Class B or small Class C. Here are some needs...
1 Me, solo, or with gf, not concerned about another bed, although, it might come in handy when grandson gets older. If having a place for him is an issue, it isn't important for this purchase, as he's just a baby, lol, and right now, it's just me or me and her.
2 Toilet and shower inside is mandatory
3 I am 6'2" tall, so, a small bed isn't good
4 A good A/C is mandatory
5 Due to "4" above, a generator is mandatory
6 Well-made is a plus, as I am not fond of tinkering. I'll do it when I have to, I am just saying I am not someone who loves it.
7 Storage could become an issue. I can learn to make-do like everybody else does, I suppose, but I am a musician and will tour some, me solo or with gf. I guess I would have to force myself to take ONLY two guitars and a small PA system, plus gear bag. If this is impossible, I would have to make do with only one guitar, lol. Is this even doable, I have no idea how much space you really have. If not, I'd have to pull a trailer.
8 I would prefer to have one that is powerful enough to pull a small bassboat or a cargo trailer. I like to fish and often go to a boonies location; it would be a plus to take an RV and be able to sleep overnight with A/C, as in the summer, it is brutally hot in a tent. Plus, if I could pull a trailer, I could solve the musician dilemma.
9 Cooking setup isn't that important to me.
10 It would be nice to have a place to sit inside the living area that is decently comfortable.
11 TV isn't that important to me.
12 I wonder about having SRW; do they make them dually? Just concerned about having a flat. Perhaps with a dually, a flat on one tire isn't as bad? I don't know, never owned a dually of any sort.
13 I am pretty spontaneous, so, just being able to go on a moment's notice, even if it's only fishing overnight, is a plus.
14 Was enamored with TC for awhile since I could use the truck otherwise for my farm, but... I'd need to buy a one-ton DRW, I am told. Plus, it seems that with a TC, you 'lose' all the space that is under the truck bed. It also seems pretty cramped.
I prefer to buy used, at least for this purchase. The only RV I have owned was a very small TT 30 years ago and only used it on a few worksites. I like used because I get sticker shock at new prices and would prefer to let someone else take the depreciation hit. Especially until I get some more experience.
RV owners talk about how often everything breaks. Seems to me a Class B is built sturdier because it's basically an automobile, and it doesn't have that many additions. Correct me if wrong.
Commentary, size, models, brand recommendations are helpful, as I don't know much!
Thank you!
1 Me, solo, or with gf, not concerned about another bed, although, it might come in handy when grandson gets older. If having a place for him is an issue, it isn't important for this purchase, as he's just a baby, lol, and right now, it's just me or me and her.
2 Toilet and shower inside is mandatory
3 I am 6'2" tall, so, a small bed isn't good
4 A good A/C is mandatory
5 Due to "4" above, a generator is mandatory
6 Well-made is a plus, as I am not fond of tinkering. I'll do it when I have to, I am just saying I am not someone who loves it.
7 Storage could become an issue. I can learn to make-do like everybody else does, I suppose, but I am a musician and will tour some, me solo or with gf. I guess I would have to force myself to take ONLY two guitars and a small PA system, plus gear bag. If this is impossible, I would have to make do with only one guitar, lol. Is this even doable, I have no idea how much space you really have. If not, I'd have to pull a trailer.
8 I would prefer to have one that is powerful enough to pull a small bassboat or a cargo trailer. I like to fish and often go to a boonies location; it would be a plus to take an RV and be able to sleep overnight with A/C, as in the summer, it is brutally hot in a tent. Plus, if I could pull a trailer, I could solve the musician dilemma.
9 Cooking setup isn't that important to me.
10 It would be nice to have a place to sit inside the living area that is decently comfortable.
11 TV isn't that important to me.
12 I wonder about having SRW; do they make them dually? Just concerned about having a flat. Perhaps with a dually, a flat on one tire isn't as bad? I don't know, never owned a dually of any sort.
13 I am pretty spontaneous, so, just being able to go on a moment's notice, even if it's only fishing overnight, is a plus.
14 Was enamored with TC for awhile since I could use the truck otherwise for my farm, but... I'd need to buy a one-ton DRW, I am told. Plus, it seems that with a TC, you 'lose' all the space that is under the truck bed. It also seems pretty cramped.
I prefer to buy used, at least for this purchase. The only RV I have owned was a very small TT 30 years ago and only used it on a few worksites. I like used because I get sticker shock at new prices and would prefer to let someone else take the depreciation hit. Especially until I get some more experience.
RV owners talk about how often everything breaks. Seems to me a Class B is built sturdier because it's basically an automobile, and it doesn't have that many additions. Correct me if wrong.
Commentary, size, models, brand recommendations are helpful, as I don't know much!
Thank you!
