Travel Trailer vs. Motorhome (my situation)
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I think the OP should also consider what kind of roads he will be traveling. If he’s pulling big hills, I’m not so sure a gas class A will climb all that well. Will it get up the hill? Yes but it will be frustratingly slow. A diesel pusher will have a lot more torque.
Also consider stability is bad weather conditions. How stable is the rig when there’s a crosswind?
I do like the higher quality fit and finish of some of the older diesel pusher class A’s. Set up and break down does seem easier. And being able to tow a Jeep that can go off-road is a definite plus.
I’ve not personally towed a travel trailer. But in my travels I have seen quite a few going down the road that did not seem very stable. These were towed most often by lighter duty trucks or even suvs.
The worst is when there’s a crosswind. That’s when I see travel trailers being blown about. Even some of the class A’s have that issue. The tag axle class A’s however seem much more stable.
We regularly encounter 8 - 8.5% grades that last for several miles. On this last trip we went over the top of a national park at 9910 feet, on narrow, twisty and bumpy roads. Through it all, I never felt unsafe and the rig pulled beautifully. Going up the hills we pass all the motorhomes and semis.
And while my dually will never make it off-road, at least we’ve got air bags all around. Take a look at the IIHS safety ratings on jeeps. They’re not good in accidents especially if you’re hit sideways.
The big MH’s are really nice. And there are few reported fatalities from accidents. Nevertheless it is a giant fiberglass box. Passengers in the back are held in place by a lap belt on a sofa that’s bolted down to the box. If you have an accident what happens when all your stuff comes flying forward?
At the end of the day, one has to make your own assessment of your risk tolerance, the kind of roads you travel, and of course your budget.
Also consider stability is bad weather conditions. How stable is the rig when there’s a crosswind?
I do like the higher quality fit and finish of some of the older diesel pusher class A’s. Set up and break down does seem easier. And being able to tow a Jeep that can go off-road is a definite plus.
I’ve not personally towed a travel trailer. But in my travels I have seen quite a few going down the road that did not seem very stable. These were towed most often by lighter duty trucks or even suvs.
The worst is when there’s a crosswind. That’s when I see travel trailers being blown about. Even some of the class A’s have that issue. The tag axle class A’s however seem much more stable.
We regularly encounter 8 - 8.5% grades that last for several miles. On this last trip we went over the top of a national park at 9910 feet, on narrow, twisty and bumpy roads. Through it all, I never felt unsafe and the rig pulled beautifully. Going up the hills we pass all the motorhomes and semis.
And while my dually will never make it off-road, at least we’ve got air bags all around. Take a look at the IIHS safety ratings on jeeps. They’re not good in accidents especially if you’re hit sideways.
The big MH’s are really nice. And there are few reported fatalities from accidents. Nevertheless it is a giant fiberglass box. Passengers in the back are held in place by a lap belt on a sofa that’s bolted down to the box. If you have an accident what happens when all your stuff comes flying forward?
At the end of the day, one has to make your own assessment of your risk tolerance, the kind of roads you travel, and of course your budget.
