Ambivalent about re-joining RV lifestyle
Hello, folks, I wasn't entirely sure where to post this, so, I thought I'd throw it out in the beginner section. Here's our story. In the late 90's/early 2000's, we had a 21' Class C motorhome and...
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Just do NOT believe any RV salesman who says "your truck can handle this."
Either they lie or they have no idea how to match a truck to a trailer.
I'm sure you are proud of your truck, but realistically it is not very capable as a tow vehicle. Nothing against that particular truck. Any 1500 V-6 gas powered pickup is by it's very nature limited.
Don't even look at things like toy haulers. You are almost immediately in 3500 diesel territory.
If you are not really sure that you want to own and maintain (and maintain) (and maintain) an RV I have to agree with the folks who suggest taking the kids in the Quad-Cab (maybe with a nice topper on the back) and tour based on cabins and/or motels. When we have our grandson with us almost all "adventures" involve leaving the trailer at the RV park and taking the truck to go sightseeing.
Either they lie or they have no idea how to match a truck to a trailer.
I'm sure you are proud of your truck, but realistically it is not very capable as a tow vehicle. Nothing against that particular truck. Any 1500 V-6 gas powered pickup is by it's very nature limited.
Don't even look at things like toy haulers. You are almost immediately in 3500 diesel territory.
If you are not really sure that you want to own and maintain (and maintain) (and maintain) an RV I have to agree with the folks who suggest taking the kids in the Quad-Cab (maybe with a nice topper on the back) and tour based on cabins and/or motels. When we have our grandson with us almost all "adventures" involve leaving the trailer at the RV park and taking the truck to go sightseeing.
