How do I pick the right RV for my family?
Good Morning- My husband and I are in the beginning stages of research and shopping for an RV that will suit our family. Our family is us, 2 kids (13 & 9, boy and girl) and our easiest kids our 2 Sp...
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Though we do not have children, it is the same dilemma when choosing. We thought for sure we would want a Class A. We rented one and took a vacation and fell in love with the whole RVing idea. When we started looking at shows we ended up buying a fifth wheel.
I don't think the set up and tear down is that much different. You need to clean up and put things away, dump tanks, disconnect electric and water, and connect the toad if you go that way. I personally negate the "having everything on hand" in a Class A as it really isn't safe to be moving around in the RV while in motion. Having to stop quickly will propel anyone not strapped in to move forward at an accelerated rate. Granted once stopped everything is right there and you don't have to go back to the trailer to get things or use the "facilities". When towing a trailer or fifth wheel you will have to stop regularly to fuel up and that gives everyone a chance to stretch and move around.
You will have less room for the pets and that may be a big factor, having k4 full sized people and pets in a truck.
Go to shows as a family, maybe rent a Class A or Class C for a vacation or two and that will give you a frame of reference to make a more informed decision. It will also give you a chance to talk to others at campgrounds about some of their experiences.
Hope to see more of you on the forum and good luck with the search.
I don't think the set up and tear down is that much different. You need to clean up and put things away, dump tanks, disconnect electric and water, and connect the toad if you go that way. I personally negate the "having everything on hand" in a Class A as it really isn't safe to be moving around in the RV while in motion. Having to stop quickly will propel anyone not strapped in to move forward at an accelerated rate. Granted once stopped everything is right there and you don't have to go back to the trailer to get things or use the "facilities". When towing a trailer or fifth wheel you will have to stop regularly to fuel up and that gives everyone a chance to stretch and move around.
You will have less room for the pets and that may be a big factor, having k4 full sized people and pets in a truck.
Go to shows as a family, maybe rent a Class A or Class C for a vacation or two and that will give you a frame of reference to make a more informed decision. It will also give you a chance to talk to others at campgrounds about some of their experiences.
Hope to see more of you on the forum and good luck with the search.
