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PghBob
Aug 21, 2014Explorer
Given that you are located in Maryland, you might want to consider going to the RV show in Hershey, mid-September, self-promoted as the largest RV show in the country. There you can see first-hand various rigs of all sort and check the options as well.
If you are new to RVing, consider how you will use your RV. For example, are you more interested in traveling around, or more interested in taking the RV to "the lake or beach" for several days or weeks at a time. Also, if new to RVing, you need to factor in the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) of the unit. This is to insure that you are not driving overloaded. Depending of the RV of choice, you may not be able to add all of the suggested options above, without an overload. We saw some units at the Hershey show that would have been overloaded just with the four adults in our family getting onboard. *In general*, the longer the RV and options like slideouts, leveling systems, and towing all decrease the amount of weight you can safely carry. Best wishes for a successful search.
If you are new to RVing, consider how you will use your RV. For example, are you more interested in traveling around, or more interested in taking the RV to "the lake or beach" for several days or weeks at a time. Also, if new to RVing, you need to factor in the Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) of the unit. This is to insure that you are not driving overloaded. Depending of the RV of choice, you may not be able to add all of the suggested options above, without an overload. We saw some units at the Hershey show that would have been overloaded just with the four adults in our family getting onboard. *In general*, the longer the RV and options like slideouts, leveling systems, and towing all decrease the amount of weight you can safely carry. Best wishes for a successful search.
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