What RV am I looking for? (Newbie)
First off, I am new and glad I found this forum. Hello. My wife and I have backpacked extensively worldwide and we are now in the market for our first RV. We like roughing it with a minimalist ...
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Realistically, to get over 20 mpg with the comforts you seek, you're probably looking at a popup trailer (or similar folding hard-sided trailer) or possibly a pickup camper. From what you say, I think the pickup camper would have a fair number of advantages for you; among other things, it's more easily capable of going to off-road sorts of locations than most other RVs.
If you're willing to compromise the gas mileage a little, you have a lot more options. Smaller travel trailers, smaller class C motorhomes (particularly those on the Sprinter chassis with diesel engines), etc. might work out well, and would be better/more convenient lodging.
Are you planning to camp in cold weather? A popup is obviously not so useful in wintertime. Are you planning on spending a lot of time actually driving, as opposed to camping? A motorhome is more convenient for that than a trailer--you have much more ready access to the house things while on the road or at quick stops.
If you're willing to compromise the gas mileage a little, you have a lot more options. Smaller travel trailers, smaller class C motorhomes (particularly those on the Sprinter chassis with diesel engines), etc. might work out well, and would be better/more convenient lodging.
Are you planning to camp in cold weather? A popup is obviously not so useful in wintertime. Are you planning on spending a lot of time actually driving, as opposed to camping? A motorhome is more convenient for that than a trailer--you have much more ready access to the house things while on the road or at quick stops.
