To pull a trailer or a toad
OK, it is clear to me that if you are full timing or semi-full timing (basically more than just weekending)you are likely either towing a trailer (TT or 5er) or pulling a toad of some type. Lets fa...
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Thanks so far to everyone who had contributed. I see most of you are Senior member and senior members as well. We Too.
I will be retiring soon and the DW and I plan at US/Canada trip that will likely last a year or two. We do plan to sell the house and full time with periodic stops back home with family. In our hunt so far we have narrowed the focus to either a 5er or MH in the 25 to 32ft range. We have seen a few TTs with floor plans we like but ceilng height is a bit of an issue. I'm 6'1" and the 5ers just feel less claustrophobic.
My Nissan Titan tow capacity is limited to small TT and our other Mazda Tribute can not be towed 4 down so I will likely have to look at replacing at least one or two vehicles unless I put the Tribute on a dolly.
At this point I would either buy a new(er)3/4 ton truck and a 5er or a Class A and tow the Tribute.
Most of you who have replied seem to prefer a MH and toad over a truck and trailer. Is the MH and toad that much more convenient for those of us in retirement?
I will be retiring soon and the DW and I plan at US/Canada trip that will likely last a year or two. We do plan to sell the house and full time with periodic stops back home with family. In our hunt so far we have narrowed the focus to either a 5er or MH in the 25 to 32ft range. We have seen a few TTs with floor plans we like but ceilng height is a bit of an issue. I'm 6'1" and the 5ers just feel less claustrophobic.
My Nissan Titan tow capacity is limited to small TT and our other Mazda Tribute can not be towed 4 down so I will likely have to look at replacing at least one or two vehicles unless I put the Tribute on a dolly.
At this point I would either buy a new(er)3/4 ton truck and a 5er or a Class A and tow the Tribute.
Most of you who have replied seem to prefer a MH and toad over a truck and trailer. Is the MH and toad that much more convenient for those of us in retirement?
