Help choosing RV type - your advice needed
My husband and I are planning to become full-time RVers, for at least one year. We have never owned an RV, and need your advice as to which type to purchase (c-class or 5th wheel). Many thanks in adva...
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Wow, there are lot's of options here. You definitely want either a Class A or a 5th wheel. You want something big enough for everybody to have their own space. Both types come with slide outs. Myself, I'd opt for a Class A. I currently have a B but the lady friend wants something bigger. All the A's I looked at were too long. I see Class A's around here for $8000-10000 and in really nice shape.
5th wheels tend to be more stable than bumper pull type trailers. As other posters have mentioned, the tow vehicle acts as a daily driver too. On the other hand, GAC channel has several RV shows and many musicians live year round in their Class A units. A small car behind as a dingy would let you drive around for groceries and such.
I would NOT recommend a Class C. A cello wouldn't really fit in my B either. A lot depends on what you find where you are going to buy. Probably the best availability would be a class A but the most finctional would be a 1 ton deisel and a 5th wheel trailer. Some of those trailers are HUGE inside. Even with slide outs, a Class A still has to meet DOT requirements for a motor vehicle.
By the way, regardless of what you get, get an RV specific GPS unit. I got a Garmin based on advice I got here and it's perfect. Especially the height routing.
5th wheels tend to be more stable than bumper pull type trailers. As other posters have mentioned, the tow vehicle acts as a daily driver too. On the other hand, GAC channel has several RV shows and many musicians live year round in their Class A units. A small car behind as a dingy would let you drive around for groceries and such.
I would NOT recommend a Class C. A cello wouldn't really fit in my B either. A lot depends on what you find where you are going to buy. Probably the best availability would be a class A but the most finctional would be a 1 ton deisel and a 5th wheel trailer. Some of those trailers are HUGE inside. Even with slide outs, a Class A still has to meet DOT requirements for a motor vehicle.
By the way, regardless of what you get, get an RV specific GPS unit. I got a Garmin based on advice I got here and it's perfect. Especially the height routing.
