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Big_steve
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May 10, 2019

Newby questions

Good morning,
Name is Steve. New to the forum, and don't have an RV yet. I did a search, but didn't really get the info I was looking for. Need some help deciding between a TT or MH. Wife and I are in our 60's, kids out of the house and looking for a medium sized TT or Class C MH. We can afford either of these used. We would like to use it for vacations, not as full timers, even after we retire.

I've driven some trucks and a Class A MH over the years, so I don't suspect I would have trouble driving a class C. The only trailer I've pulled regularly was a 16 ft boat. I did okay with the boat, but I was no pro either. But I was able to quickly see when I was doing something wrong, and could start over without causing a fiasco.

So, I have no tow vehicle, which prohibits me from renting a trailer to take it out and see how it feels. I can afford a used tow vehicle, and frankly, it might be nice having a pickup truck around for trips to Home depot, etc...

So I guess I'm asking if anyone else has been in my boat and what did you decide, and are you happy with your decision? Backing a trailer seems a bit daunting, but what the heck, if others can learn, I'm sure I can also.
  • Jebby14's avatar
    Jebby14
    Explorer
    May 10, 2019
    TT all the way for me. I like my truck (its my daily driver) and I don't have another powertrain to maintain and towing isn't that hard. If you could hit the launch with the boat backing up is no problem (longer is easier). easy choice for me, just make sure you understand your weights and get enough tow vehicle.
  • wanderingaimles's avatar
    wanderingaimles
    Explorer
    May 10, 2019
    If towing is a concern , consider that either way, you will likely be towing. Either a truck pulling a tt, or the Class C pulling a small car for touring and side trips.

    If you believe you will not be doing side trips that much but will move every two days or so, and don't mind walking halfway across a parking lot to buy groceries etc, a MH by itself can work.

    If you want to park the house and take side trips to tour the local sights, then a toad becomes more important, and you are again towing.

    If you go MH, you will have maintenance on it, plus any tow vehicle (which will likely be one of your daily drivers) with a TT you have the truck maintenance , which as you said could also become a daily use vehicle.

    Making a decision on whats right in your case is one as personal as you, there are so many options because there are so many ways to use the rigs.

    Uhaul and Enterprise both rent pickups , so you could rent one for 2 or 3 days as well as renting a trailer to try it. If it would help with your decision.

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