Downsized both Tow & RV

jerendeb-CLIF wrote:
Just wanted to make it known that I've downsized quite dramatically. I went from a Chevy Duramax 05 2500 to a 2014 Chevy Traverse (Crossover) & a Sunnybrook Bristol Bay 08 (36') to a Premier Bullet by Keystone. (21'). Weight dropped by 2/3. 12,000lbs. to a little over 4000lbs. The only experience I've had towing with this new setup was last Friday, towing from Camping World to my home. About 50 miles. What a smooth trip! So much easier to park in my terrible driveway that is on a State Highway!

We decided to almost give it all up. Cost and upkeep of the truck was way out of control. Then the DW came up with a plan. We're no longer dreaming of fulltiming it or taking that 10,000 mile trek to see the country. When I guestimate it the rate per mile with diesel is $1.50 give or take. I can do better than burn over $10k on fuel. So we will become simple RVers again.

This unit is most similar to our 1st RV. It was a Fleetwood Pioneer 19T4 02. We are now on #5.

Any comments or questions welcome except downright rude criticism. Save that for the evening news please.

We're thinking of getting a Chevy Traverse. I'd be interested in hearing how your vehicle is on a daily basis as a regular driver and towing experiences using the Traverse.

We've spent a lot of time looking carefully at these Chevy crossovers and some of the things I like about it, is the great driver's legroom, the versatile seating and /or cargo volume. Also that 3.6 V6 has an appeal to me....modern (DOHC), powerful and I think the mileage isn't bad, considering the Traverse size.

We're considering AWD.

Congrats on your dual purchase.