From TC to class B

Tiger4x4RV wrote:
I really like my 4x4 Tiger. Have spent over 500 nights in it so far, and that's with missing some seasons for medical issues and with working full-time for most of the years I've owned it.

I sleep downstairs on the couch bed due to climbing issues. That might not work for 2 people unless they were small and/or slept very cuddled up. I store stuff on the cabover bed and also in the truck cab at night. Cab windows have full removable Reflectix covers to provide insulation, privacy, and light control.

For PhotoMike, with the issue of bending over to get out the door: try going out backwards. Hold the assist handle. Add more assist handles if necessary. Easier to climb down and you don't whack your head on the door top.

I've started using a small lightweight stepstool as an additional outside stairstep.

Some B's have an option for a more regular motorhome door instead of the slider; that might make access easier.

I am leaning towards a Sprinter as the doors are higher, on a standard B I have hit my head on all the ones that I went to look at as the door only goes to the height of the van not the raised top (I don't learn the quickest :-)).

I have looked at Chinooks and Tigers (as well as Earthroamers) but nothing around here that is affordable and in good shape. I found a Bigfoot motor home locally last night that I inquired about but I think it is larger than I want to go with.

I would really like something that is smaller that I can use daily if I want so that I can leave a lot of my misc. photo gear in it. I also like the idea of having a bathroom in my daily driver so when I stop to shoot I have all the luxuries of home!