Class A to Hybrid: "Rightsizing" experiences?
Hi all, Thanks in advance for any-and-all thoughts on this. Can't hurt my feelings, and interested in any perspective. Yes, I know I'm biasing my sample by asking the Hybrid forum, but figured th...
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I'm not in exactly your situation but there are similarities. I do not have a hybrid....so I realize this doesn't address much of your questions, but to the extent it may be helpful to you here goes....
I also have teens, and we also had a class A for several years. When my girls were a bit younger we traveled quite a bit, including some longer trips. They are now too busy for that amount of travel.
3 years ago, we sold the Class A and ultimately purchased a Travel Trailer. Besides the scheduling issues, we were in the middle of adopting a 5th child. Finances were changing, and she has special needs so we are home a lot more now.
What I have learned, which may help you:
When you are too busy to use a motorhome often, there is a feeling of "guilt" or "wastefulness" for it to just be sitting there. Insurance costs, maintenance, perhaps monthly payments....all for nothing. That feeling is greatly diminished with a much less expensive asset.
You also don't have as many maintenance concerns when the unit is sitting for extended periods.
You are correct in that we tend to visit more state parks, COE campgrounds, etc than we did in the MH. It feels a bit more like camping.
The downsides? Traveling in a motorhome is awesome. Bathroom breaks and lunch stops are easier....overnights are easy. You know all this, but you'll miss those things if you make the move.
Also, selling a used motorhome can be tricky, especially if you have a loan on it. But it can be done. I sold mine through RVT.com. Took a couple months, but got more than if I'd wholesaled to one of the dealers that contacted me.
Good luck!
I also have teens, and we also had a class A for several years. When my girls were a bit younger we traveled quite a bit, including some longer trips. They are now too busy for that amount of travel.
3 years ago, we sold the Class A and ultimately purchased a Travel Trailer. Besides the scheduling issues, we were in the middle of adopting a 5th child. Finances were changing, and she has special needs so we are home a lot more now.
What I have learned, which may help you:
When you are too busy to use a motorhome often, there is a feeling of "guilt" or "wastefulness" for it to just be sitting there. Insurance costs, maintenance, perhaps monthly payments....all for nothing. That feeling is greatly diminished with a much less expensive asset.
You also don't have as many maintenance concerns when the unit is sitting for extended periods.
You are correct in that we tend to visit more state parks, COE campgrounds, etc than we did in the MH. It feels a bit more like camping.
The downsides? Traveling in a motorhome is awesome. Bathroom breaks and lunch stops are easier....overnights are easy. You know all this, but you'll miss those things if you make the move.
Also, selling a used motorhome can be tricky, especially if you have a loan on it. But it can be done. I sold mine through RVT.com. Took a couple months, but got more than if I'd wholesaled to one of the dealers that contacted me.
Good luck!
