Request input (rookie)
Hi! Looking to retire in the spring. Have always tent camped but ready to upgrade. I'm wanting to travel out west and explore Nat'l Parks, etc. I've never towed anything {I'm female and my traveling c...
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rexlion wrote:
What is your current vehicle? It might make a difference in our advice, if we can see what you are able to tow now.
With a B or C, if you need mechanical work done that takes more than a day, you must find a hotel. With a trailer, you can sleep in your own bed while the tug gets fixed. Also, if you reach a location and want to drive around to see the sights, a TT can be left hooked up in the CG but in a MH you must unhook and make sure everything is stowed.
On the other hand, trailers require a little more attention for driving and backing up. And if, say, your AC or furnace go out, you might still have to leave the TT at a repair shop overnight and find a hotel.
Used class C MHs a few years old are usually a good buy for the money if they were well cared for (not neglected). New ones are $$$$.
Thanks for your input. I drove a Class C 1999 Ford E350 Super Duty Tioga yesterday. It looked in good shape and was told it had been well maintained. Had 68,000 mi with new brakes and shocks recently installed. I have never driven 1 before so had nothing to compare it to. Interested but not confident due to my lack of expertise. If I invest in this type of RV, how is it if towing a small vehicle behind (compact). Thanks again!
