Family of 6 plus 2 dogs... What fits best?

Jrhawke wrote:
Hello!
We are a family of 6 (4 kids ranging in age from 7-15) and 2 dogs (standard poodle and beagle)..
There are two parts to my question... (and I did skim over the search for when I typed Family of 6, Dogs. but didn't find anything..)

Our plan is to use this for seeing our Nation.. lots of national parks.. and also to take as an all season camper to various Ski areas and use it as a home base.

i'm surprised no one has addressed this part. the OP not only wants a RV for 6 people plus 2 dogs, he wants to be able to fit in national park campgrounds AND have it be a 4 season RV for skiing!:h

i think the OP needs to get realistic as you can't get it all in one package. something has to give on the wish list.

first, very few RVs are truly 4 season. those that are are heavier than non-4 season RVs.
second, how do you expect to negotiate winter weather to get to ski areas in a RV, especially a TV and trailer.
third, anything to fit the size of your family will be big and may not fit in many national/state campgrounds.

ideally, i would recommend a 3/4 or 1 ton van and a TT but i wouldn't want to tow that combo in snowy conditions.