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Very new to RVing, but have some small scale trailoring experience. Not sure if this is the right place to post this. We are looking to get an RV to use primarily for frequent long distance moves (eve...
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So you move every year or 2 and are considering investing in a bigger truck and a huge 5ver if you can find one big enough just to not stay in a hotel while on the road for a few nights a year tops and a few family camping trips?
First, if you have some "light duty" towing experience, a 30+' 5ver with a 3klb car wagging it's tail is a Whole different level of towing.
Second, you'd be spending $50-100k to save like $500 a year in hotel bills? Plus if you move that often, does your employer not pay for that stuff?
Third, if you are buying a truck and camper anyway and insist on towing the car with the same rig then think truck camper on top of that big 1 ton you'd need for the 5ver then you can tow dolly or flat tow the car behind with ease.
Last, I've moved every 2-1/2 years avg or less for the last 15 years and the last thing I want to do is set up a camper every night when I'm in moving mode. Except for the trip to AK last year, camped a few times on the way up for fun. Typically I want to shut the truck off, feed the family and dogs and catch a comfortable bed in a hotel. And while I always end up towing something substantial on the moving road trip, frankly it's a pain in the @ss on the longer trips.
I don't see where this plan is anything but a money pit and by your questions, you are planning on breaking even or saving $ by doing this.
IMO get a camper if you want to go camping, make things easy on yourself while you're moving.
Not trying to be a duck, but offering another perspective from someone who moves long distances often as well.
First, if you have some "light duty" towing experience, a 30+' 5ver with a 3klb car wagging it's tail is a Whole different level of towing.
Second, you'd be spending $50-100k to save like $500 a year in hotel bills? Plus if you move that often, does your employer not pay for that stuff?
Third, if you are buying a truck and camper anyway and insist on towing the car with the same rig then think truck camper on top of that big 1 ton you'd need for the 5ver then you can tow dolly or flat tow the car behind with ease.
Last, I've moved every 2-1/2 years avg or less for the last 15 years and the last thing I want to do is set up a camper every night when I'm in moving mode. Except for the trip to AK last year, camped a few times on the way up for fun. Typically I want to shut the truck off, feed the family and dogs and catch a comfortable bed in a hotel. And while I always end up towing something substantial on the moving road trip, frankly it's a pain in the @ss on the longer trips.
I don't see where this plan is anything but a money pit and by your questions, you are planning on breaking even or saving $ by doing this.
IMO get a camper if you want to go camping, make things easy on yourself while you're moving.
Not trying to be a duck, but offering another perspective from someone who moves long distances often as well.
