Driveable vs towable for x country trip

rockhillmanor wrote:
yes you will get many answers based on what someone has and loves! :C

I've had both.
""IMHO"" The time spent unhooking, hooking back up leveling, and the being 'on all the time' while driving pulling a TT started sucking the life out of me while RV'ing.

Switched to a MH and haven't looked back. Pleasure to drive, Pull in, put it in park and open a cold one while watching the others spend their time unhooking, etc etc. :C

We also have had both and this is the answer

I'm a single RVer. I drive a 'C' and pull a Jeep Wrangler toad for sight seeing. My first RV was a Class B. But I found that I was more of a visitor than a camper. If I pulled out of the RV park to go to the store or to go exploring, my spot in the CG was often taken when I returned. Now, the RV park is where I leave my 'C' while I'm exploring or just shopping.
If its raining outside, I don't get wet getting to the bathroom (which is more important as I get older.) Finally, the chances of having engine problems with both vehicles at the same time are nearly non-existent.

One $.03 thought. If you have a Class A or C and tow a vehicle you have two engines/transmissions to deal with. If you tow something there is only one engine.

Several of the educational rallies (RV-Dreams, Escapees, etc.) have a good comparative list of the pros and cons. Some of the ones I remember are:

1. With a motorhome, you give up some of the living space to the driving space. (Foot-for-foot, towables are considered roomier inside.)

2. With a towable, you have the disadvantages listed by rockhillmanor above: more time hitching/unhitching/leveling (unless you have auto-level on a fifth wheel). We lucked out with a level spot last night, however - just dropped the stabilizers and went to bed in our fifth wheel (just a one-night stay).

3. Fifth wheels have more storage space inside (have been told this by several people who have had both). The large, buss-style outside storage compartments on the big class As may be about the same as the large basements on fifth wheels.

4. On a stormy night, you can just park a Class A, hit the auto-level button, and go to bed without getting outside.

5. With a class A, if there is a drive train problem, your home goes into the shop. With a towable, you can live in the RV while the tow vehicle is repaired.

6. You can tow a "runabout" car with a Class A or larger C for sightseeing. If there are two of you, you get to ride together this way, too. With a towable, you either have to use the tow vehicle to run around or have someone follow in a "chase car." My wife prefers this as she gets some alone time and listens to her music or books on tape. With two-way radios, she can also alert me if something doesn't look right from behind the rig. She also scouts ahead for the best camping spot (she gets the final say on that subject!).

These are just a few that I can remember...

Rob

I agree with gbopp. Do what feels best for you. You can always sell what you have down the road and get something else. Good luck and have fun on your journey!

yes you will get many answers based on what someone has and loves! :C

I've had both.
""IMHO"" The time spent unhooking, hooking back up leveling, and the being 'on all the time' while driving pulling a TT started sucking the life out of me while RV'ing.

Switched to a MH and haven't looked back. Pleasure to drive, Pull in, put it in park and open a cold one while watching the others spend their time unhooking, etc etc. :C

Welcome to the forum.
My vote is for one you drive.
You'll be traveling a lot and will have everything available while rolling down the road or sitting in a 5 mile traffic back up.

There are pros and cons to every type of RV. I prefer the type you drive. Others will have different opinions.

Do what is best for YOU.

Enjoy your travels.