Need help finding MH that fits our needs
Hi all, New to MH's, have done tent and TT camping before though. Here's the situation: My wife and I are looking for a MH, somewhere between 30 and 35 foot long, with a bunkhouse setup (mainly ...
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Thanks so much for your comments. Here's more information about what we are thinking about...
Its been pretty obvious that the general consensus is that we need a smaller toad unless we want to really step things up with a diesel pusher. Frankly, that's probably more than we need/want/can afford.
I've been looking in three different directions for 'local' travel once we get somewhere, either a toad, or a 4 seater UTV. Toad would be great for longer distance travel in all weather but is heavier, a UTV would work for shorter distances, and could be cargo-trailered along with our show stuff and other niceties. I've started researching UTV's and it seems that they are affected by a hodgepodge set of laws across the country, so can probably eliminate that. The third is having the 300C driven behind us, but the only way to do that would be to give the keys to the 16 year old who is learning to drive (wife is partially disabled and can't drive on highways), and NO WAY am I foolish enough to let a 16 year old drive the equivalent to a Charger with a 5.7 Hemi in it.
We have three vehicles in the family right now, the aforementioned 2002 Avalanche, which I need for hauling Boy Scout Troop gear around to campouts and such, and which is my workhorse for hauling stuff. The second is a Chrysler 300C, my sweet get-up-and-go car. The third is the vehicle my wife used to drive, a 2006 Dodge Durango. Of the three, it makes the most sense to get rid of the Durango and replace it with a toad-able vehicle...We are out of the phase of our lives where we need a 'people hauler', and its functionality can be replaced by other vehicles.
TXIceman: I don't think we will have a problem with remaining a non-commercial vehicle. We are hauling our own product, not someone else's.
DCason: As far as shows and merchandise, we are looking at hitting the medium to large Renaissance Festivals and jumping on the circuit. We've been attending our local RenFest (AZRF) for many years, and have talked with many of the merchants and performers, and have actually developed a web business around them. Our merchandise (capes, cloaks, outerwear and accessories) are actually fairly compact so with the storage available in the rig we are looking at, could probably get by with using the space in the rig. Getting to and from the venue without having to use the rig as transportation is no problem with a toad, or even the street-legal UTV. Many of these shows cover multiple weekends, so staying local during the show would be a huge asset. I am starting to see via research that UTV's may be more of a hassle than they are worth, given different local laws across the country.
As far as lifestyle, my wife and I both love to travel and did a lot before we had kids. Having an RV is a natural progression. My day job I work remote already (so can work from anyplace with internet or cell service). Kids are in online school so same for them.
Any more thoughts or suggestions? Looks like we are down to using a toad, what is your favorite toad?
Its been pretty obvious that the general consensus is that we need a smaller toad unless we want to really step things up with a diesel pusher. Frankly, that's probably more than we need/want/can afford.
I've been looking in three different directions for 'local' travel once we get somewhere, either a toad, or a 4 seater UTV. Toad would be great for longer distance travel in all weather but is heavier, a UTV would work for shorter distances, and could be cargo-trailered along with our show stuff and other niceties. I've started researching UTV's and it seems that they are affected by a hodgepodge set of laws across the country, so can probably eliminate that. The third is having the 300C driven behind us, but the only way to do that would be to give the keys to the 16 year old who is learning to drive (wife is partially disabled and can't drive on highways), and NO WAY am I foolish enough to let a 16 year old drive the equivalent to a Charger with a 5.7 Hemi in it.
We have three vehicles in the family right now, the aforementioned 2002 Avalanche, which I need for hauling Boy Scout Troop gear around to campouts and such, and which is my workhorse for hauling stuff. The second is a Chrysler 300C, my sweet get-up-and-go car. The third is the vehicle my wife used to drive, a 2006 Dodge Durango. Of the three, it makes the most sense to get rid of the Durango and replace it with a toad-able vehicle...We are out of the phase of our lives where we need a 'people hauler', and its functionality can be replaced by other vehicles.
TXIceman: I don't think we will have a problem with remaining a non-commercial vehicle. We are hauling our own product, not someone else's.
DCason: As far as shows and merchandise, we are looking at hitting the medium to large Renaissance Festivals and jumping on the circuit. We've been attending our local RenFest (AZRF) for many years, and have talked with many of the merchants and performers, and have actually developed a web business around them. Our merchandise (capes, cloaks, outerwear and accessories) are actually fairly compact so with the storage available in the rig we are looking at, could probably get by with using the space in the rig. Getting to and from the venue without having to use the rig as transportation is no problem with a toad, or even the street-legal UTV. Many of these shows cover multiple weekends, so staying local during the show would be a huge asset. I am starting to see via research that UTV's may be more of a hassle than they are worth, given different local laws across the country.
As far as lifestyle, my wife and I both love to travel and did a lot before we had kids. Having an RV is a natural progression. My day job I work remote already (so can work from anyplace with internet or cell service). Kids are in online school so same for them.
Any more thoughts or suggestions? Looks like we are down to using a toad, what is your favorite toad?
