How many class A owners have or want to down size their RV

We started with a TT. Then we got a used Class A MH to see if we liked that approach. We did and kept it for 6 years. Then we realized we were retired on a fixed income and supporting 4 motor vehicles, to wit: Class A MH, towed, DW's daily driver, half-ton PU for odd jobs, etc. So, we downsized to a TC and 1 ton PU and DW's daily driver. Now we put about 1,000 miles per year on the PU, excluding camping; we have reduced our licensing and insurance costs considerably and still thoroughly enjoy camping. In fact DW likes the kitchen in the TC better than the one in the MH. Happy wife, happy life. Lately, we've been looking at Forest River Rpods. I think we could tow one behind the SUV and downsize to a 1/2 ton or even a Tacoma PU. Just thinking outside the box...

At 70 I would consider a 45' if I had to replace our 42' and out West we usually boonbdock. No way would I go backwards to a DP without a tag axle... So heck NO.

Well, about 48 years ago we started with a pop up trailer, then went to a 16' travel trailer, and finally to a 24' travel trailer. About34 years ago, we purchased a 23' GMC motorhome, then a 26' Class C Tioga, followed by a 30' Rockwood Class A, a 36' Monaco Windsor, 40' AMerican Tradition, and a 41' Revolution LE motorhome. Last year we went back down to a 34' Newmar Ventana LE class A motorhome, and we love it. And it is so nice to maneuver, get in and out of campsites, etc. I guess it is a sign of aging. 20 years ago I never would have chosen a 34' motorhome over a 40', but now we wouldn't consider going back to a longer motorhome.

Ed Headington

We have a 31 ft. class C, and have it for sale, We downsized to a Rockwood POP UP
with slide. The "C" sits to long between trips plus the Rockwood is cheaper to pull and can sit until we decide to use it also It is easier to store.

When we retired, we bought a 40 ft. Class A DP.

The number one factor was storage capacity - we needed to carry everything we might need, including the stuff to support our hobbies through all seasons.

Secondly, we wanted to be able to carry family members with us on trips, especially educational excursions for our grandkids.

We stopped full timing a few years ago because we needed a fixed base to support some medical issues.

Even though we are not full timers now, we just returned from seven months on the road, primarily to visit family from coast to coast, and we usually spend more time in the RV than in our little townhouse.

For our lifestyle, sizing down would have a negative impact.

Of course, YMMV :)

Also, considering our income, replacing the RV from time to time would not work out.

We went from a great Holiday Rambler Class A to a PW Class B, and now have a Coach House Platinum Class C. The Class C is a compromise between the gas mileage and maneuverability of the PW and the nice size when camping of the HR. And it's well built like the PW and HR(used to be anyway, but has luxury features that neither of those units had.

We went from a 38 foot diesel pusher to 36 foot fifth wheel and then a 30 foot TT , and then a twenty foot Trailer . I got tired of hauling all that length and weight around . We are travelers , not campers , if that makes sense !

Under 28 foot might be to small over time unless your just a day here and a day there camping, 30 to 33 foot with 2 slides would be idea with plenty of room but still not so big to fit in small spots.

Probably as many that have up-sized.

Markiemark

We went up then down in size. 25ft Airstream to 35 ft MH, to 35 ft FW, to 19 ft Airstream, to 23 ft Airstream. Shd have stayed with the 25 ft Airstream. But we have to learn and an eduction is expensive.