How hard are these RVs to drive?
I only have a standard drivers license. I am thinking if I go Class C or A, I will attempt to stay less than 30 ft in length. The pull behinds really scare me but do interest me as I can separat...
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I think ol'grouch sums it up best.
I have a commercial class A license, have driven fire trucks for the better part of 30 years and was a DMV certified driving instructor for the fire district I worked for.
A lot of these recommendations really concern me.
An empty box van drives nowhere near what a 25000 lb. class A drives like.
My recommendation is to educate yourselves as much as possible, through classes and actual driving time if you can find a rig to drive.
Simply "taking it slow and easy" is a poor recommendation.
You absolutely have to know how your rig handles. I.e. Turning radius , stopping distance, starting distance , inclement weather handling, and on and on and on.
How far does your rear end swing out when making a sharp turn ? Wheelbase makes a difference.
Have you ever backed a vehicle using only the rear view mirrors? Most people have not.
When your vehicle is 8 1/2 feet wide and the lane is 12 feet wide, there is not much room for error.
I don't want to discourage you at all but there really is a lot to consider before jumping in with both feet. Unfortunately most people don't consider all of the facts before jumping in.
I hope this helps. And good luck with whatever you choose to do.
I have a commercial class A license, have driven fire trucks for the better part of 30 years and was a DMV certified driving instructor for the fire district I worked for.
A lot of these recommendations really concern me.
An empty box van drives nowhere near what a 25000 lb. class A drives like.
My recommendation is to educate yourselves as much as possible, through classes and actual driving time if you can find a rig to drive.
Simply "taking it slow and easy" is a poor recommendation.
You absolutely have to know how your rig handles. I.e. Turning radius , stopping distance, starting distance , inclement weather handling, and on and on and on.
How far does your rear end swing out when making a sharp turn ? Wheelbase makes a difference.
Have you ever backed a vehicle using only the rear view mirrors? Most people have not.
When your vehicle is 8 1/2 feet wide and the lane is 12 feet wide, there is not much room for error.
I don't want to discourage you at all but there really is a lot to consider before jumping in with both feet. Unfortunately most people don't consider all of the facts before jumping in.
I hope this helps. And good luck with whatever you choose to do.
