Newly minted member...please be kind.I need advice on what size TT to purchase that meets my physical limitations(bad heart). My plans are to travel, solo, between eastern Washington and Arizona (snowbird style). I will live in this TT year round and I am used to a Spartan existence.I have yet to purchase the tow vehicle, though it will be at least a 3/4T. My priorities will be 4x4 and diesel, though diesel is least likely by budget constraints.Both the eventual tow vehicle and TT will be used and each in the $15,000 range. Any suggestions would be appreciated.So what size TT would members recommend?

When I read your post my first thought was for you to think about was to change from a TT to either a conversion van or a class C. Just thinking it would eliminate you having to deal with hitches and a van would be like driving a truck. I help my hubby with the hitch etc but I could not do it myself. Just a thought!

Yes, I have thought on that issue (but probably not enough). It may be that I go 5th wheel, where I will be able to see the hook-up, or so I guess with no experience to back that up.I will be doing more living and less driving. Or so the thinking goes.Being the newbie and short-sighted, I failed to notice that there is a forum for Full Time RVing and one for disabilities. Full service joint!

loulou57 wrote:When I read your post my first thought was for you to think about was to change from a TT to either a conversion van or a class C. Just thinking it would eliminate you having to deal with hitches and a van would be like driving a truck. I help my hubby with the hitch etc but I could not do it myself. Just a thought!I agree. A small Class C or a Class B may be a good choice. JMO

I am an avid flyfisher and need a truck to travel between areas inaccessible to those type rigs. I need to unhook at times...plus I use an inflatable which I need to carry inflated.No, those type rigs would not work for me. Thanks anyway!

Hitching up a Travel trailer (TT) is not that hard, if you have a rear view camera in the truck. And the same system can have a rear-view camera on the trailer, helping you back into sites, since you will be alone.A fifth wheel hitch can stay in the bed of the truck, if that leaves enough room for your boat and stuff when fishing. A TT hitch would probably have to be removed as they stick out so much and may even interfere with the tailgate. And they are heavy.Other problems are leveling the trailer. With a heart condition, I guess you want to do as little heavy work as possible. You can use an electric drill to raise and lower the scissors jacks at each corner of the trailer. And be sure to get an electric tongue jack if you get a TT. Not sure how you level a fifth wheel, but I'm sure some have electric jacks. But maybe not for $15,000.Have you considered a Camper in the truck's bed? Maybe too small for an extended stay, but you can definitely get into places you couldn't with a trailer. They can have electric jacks to level and lift them off the truck. I've seen a lot of fishermen with them park right next to the river. They do require a hefty truck though.Good luck in your search.

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gbopp
Explorer
May 06, 2014
loulou57 wrote:
When I read your post my first thought was for you to think about was to change from a TT to either a conversion van or a class C. Just thinking it would eliminate you having to deal with hitches and a van would be like driving a truck. I help my hubby with the hitch etc but I could not do it myself.

Just a thought!

I agree. A small Class C or a Class B may be a good choice. JMO
watersprite
Explorer
May 06, 2014
Yes, I have thought on that issue (but probably not enough). It may be that I go 5th wheel, where I will be able to see the hook-up, or so I guess with no experience to back that up.

I will be doing more living and less driving. Or so the thinking goes.

Being the newbie and short-sighted, I failed to notice that there is a forum for Full Time RVing and one for disabilities. Full service joint!
loulou57
Explorer
May 06, 2014
When I read your post my first thought was for you to think about was to change from a TT to either a conversion van or a class C. Just thinking it would eliminate you having to deal with hitches and a van would be like driving a truck. I help my hubby with the hitch etc but I could not do it myself.

Just a thought!

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