Planning Retirement Trips / Deciding on a RV
I last owned a Class C 25+ years ago when the kids were small enough that they had to do what you did. I am now 1 1/2 years away from full time retirement and would like to do a few extended road trip...
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A small toyhauler might be a good bet for you if you want to carry bikes and kayaks. Look for one with a walk-around bed, rather than crossways, so one of you can get up without disturbing the other as much.
I recommend you get a truck with 4 doors and a full back seat (not the suicide doors). Storage is not overly abundant in most trailers, and you can use the truck for spare clothes and extra supplies. You will also be able to keep a cooler inside the truck for use on your sight-seeing excursions.
Many 1/2 ton trucks are limited by payload. The tongue weight of the trailer should be around 12percent of the loaded weight, and that becomes part of the cargo of the truck. In order to be able to do extended trips without worrying too much about weight, you might want to look at 3/4 ton trucks.
Take a look at the Northwoods Mfg. Arctic Fox Classic and other lines. Lance is also a good brand and makes several layouts well suited to couples.
I recommend you get a truck with 4 doors and a full back seat (not the suicide doors). Storage is not overly abundant in most trailers, and you can use the truck for spare clothes and extra supplies. You will also be able to keep a cooler inside the truck for use on your sight-seeing excursions.
Many 1/2 ton trucks are limited by payload. The tongue weight of the trailer should be around 12percent of the loaded weight, and that becomes part of the cargo of the truck. In order to be able to do extended trips without worrying too much about weight, you might want to look at 3/4 ton trucks.
Take a look at the Northwoods Mfg. Arctic Fox Classic and other lines. Lance is also a good brand and makes several layouts well suited to couples.
