Getting back into RV'ing
Hello all-
Took a few years off from RV'ing. Sold my last rig (32' BH) and TV (Ram 3500 diesel) about 3-4 years ago.
I've had TT, MH, and 5th wheel. Last rig was a TT.
I do not have a TV, other than a 2004 Toyota Sequoia 2WD. Gross trailer capacity is 6500#. I tow our pontoon boat (3500#) to local lakes and other lakes as far away as 400 miles. TV handles great, as it is well within its limits.
We are now thinking of getting another RV. Can't decide which way to go. We are thinking of a summer 2-3 week trip to Florida summer 2015. The majority of our trips will be locales in CA and southwest; between 150 miles to 500 miles. Due to work, I can take % trips a year TOTAL as follows.....5 day trips 3X a year, one trip at 14 days, and one trip 7 days max.
We have a budget of $15K max for a used TT, 5W, or MH. I may consider a new pick up if we go the TT/5th wheel route. I know it's not a lot of $$, but it's what we have.
Based on this information I was hoping to get some input on suggested rigs for us to consider; both the RV and pick ups.
Wife really likes 5W. Whatever rig we chose would be 32' max length 5W, 28' max TT, or 30' Max MH. It is what I am comfortable driving towing.
My last TV was a RAM diesel Great truck, but lost tranny at 75K miles and it was not cheap to repair. Are the new 1/2 ton gas pick ups capable of towing a 32' 5W safely? Not sold on paying $45-$50K on a new diesel PU. If I go with a new PU, it will become my daily driver, hence the reason for a 1/2 ton gas.
NOTE: Sure wish there was a way to take our pontoon boat with us on some trips. I know everything is a sacrifice. We also want the ability to have a vehicle for sight seeing once we get to RV park/campground. We stay at a mixture of places 50% at RV parks, 40% RV campgrounds with some utilities but not all, and about 10% of occasional dry camping.
Thanks for the input!
Took a few years off from RV'ing. Sold my last rig (32' BH) and TV (Ram 3500 diesel) about 3-4 years ago.
I've had TT, MH, and 5th wheel. Last rig was a TT.
I do not have a TV, other than a 2004 Toyota Sequoia 2WD. Gross trailer capacity is 6500#. I tow our pontoon boat (3500#) to local lakes and other lakes as far away as 400 miles. TV handles great, as it is well within its limits.
We are now thinking of getting another RV. Can't decide which way to go. We are thinking of a summer 2-3 week trip to Florida summer 2015. The majority of our trips will be locales in CA and southwest; between 150 miles to 500 miles. Due to work, I can take % trips a year TOTAL as follows.....5 day trips 3X a year, one trip at 14 days, and one trip 7 days max.
We have a budget of $15K max for a used TT, 5W, or MH. I may consider a new pick up if we go the TT/5th wheel route. I know it's not a lot of $$, but it's what we have.
Based on this information I was hoping to get some input on suggested rigs for us to consider; both the RV and pick ups.
Wife really likes 5W. Whatever rig we chose would be 32' max length 5W, 28' max TT, or 30' Max MH. It is what I am comfortable driving towing.
My last TV was a RAM diesel Great truck, but lost tranny at 75K miles and it was not cheap to repair. Are the new 1/2 ton gas pick ups capable of towing a 32' 5W safely? Not sold on paying $45-$50K on a new diesel PU. If I go with a new PU, it will become my daily driver, hence the reason for a 1/2 ton gas.
NOTE: Sure wish there was a way to take our pontoon boat with us on some trips. I know everything is a sacrifice. We also want the ability to have a vehicle for sight seeing once we get to RV park/campground. We stay at a mixture of places 50% at RV parks, 40% RV campgrounds with some utilities but not all, and about 10% of occasional dry camping.
Thanks for the input!
