Questions from a Newbie
OK - I've been reading and using the search feature - but am still confused about the "anatomy" of a TC. A little background: We started with a 2004 28' Class C 10 yrs ago; then last year bought a ...
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languiduck wrote:
Have you ever owned or used any type of RV that has canvass, such as a popup, hybrid, or pop top? I have. Never again. Of course there are advantages to the lower profile, but there are plenty of disadvantages too; which normally rear their ugly head after some use and/or having to put the top down with damp canvass for various reasons.
I have no experience with a pop up TC but I have had a tent trailer (pop up) and a hybrid and I learned to hate them both.
I would agree exactly with that assessment.
Mileage for a 3500 won't be a lot different until you cross the 3000lb range anyway. The wind resistance just doesn't make as much difference as the weight. There are plenty of hardsides around 2000lbs if you don't want a slide. I have an older Pastime 8.5 footer that is 1750 dry. My MPG dipped 1 compared to a shell...and a heavier foot on the pedal.
