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 28' 5er with a slide, to spend some time in FL. Our business needs a heavy duty truck anyway, so we have a 2012 long bed F-350 SW Diesel to pull the 5er. We've decided that having a smaller, nimbler place to sleep for short jaunts/weekend visits would be ideal, so will sell the Class C and purchase a used, "minimalist" pop-up TC. That way I can fit in National Forest campgrounds with my kayaking pals, for starters :-)
So I've noticed that some TCs hang over the back of the truck: is that where holding tanks are located? What is that called? A "skirt with taillights"? If a TC doesn't have that rear part, does that mean it's a porta-potty-only model? But even Portapotty models still have a sink, so where are the fresh and gray tanks located?? I've also read about "basements" - I'm assuming that is a space between the interior floor of the camper and its base?
I've already read that we'll need to build a truck bed floor around the 5th wheel rails - easy-peasy.
At first, we thought about downsizing to a Class B; but the simplicity of a TC (and knowing we'll always have a truck available) makes it the smarter choice for us.
Thanks for your help!
Deb
A little background: We started with a 2004 28' Class C 10 yrs ago; then last year bought a 28' 5er with a slide, to spend some time in FL. Our business needs a heavy duty truck anyway, so we have a 2012 long bed F-350 SW Diesel to pull the 5er. We've decided that having a smaller, nimbler place to sleep for short jaunts/weekend visits would be ideal, so will sell the Class C and purchase a used, "minimalist" pop-up TC. That way I can fit in National Forest campgrounds with my kayaking pals, for starters :-)
So I've noticed that some TCs hang over the back of the truck: is that where holding tanks are located? What is that called? A "skirt with taillights"? If a TC doesn't have that rear part, does that mean it's a porta-potty-only model? But even Portapotty models still have a sink, so where are the fresh and gray tanks located?? I've also read about "basements" - I'm assuming that is a space between the interior floor of the camper and its base?
I've already read that we'll need to build a truck bed floor around the 5th wheel rails - easy-peasy.
At first, we thought about downsizing to a Class B; but the simplicity of a TC (and knowing we'll always have a truck available) makes it the smarter choice for us.
Thanks for your help!
Deb
