Size Matters???

Quadcab wrote:
. . . We have been researching & looking at 5vers anywhere from 34' to almost 40', GVWR of 13,000 - 16,000 lbs. I am leaning toward the larger units that give us more living space, and my wife is more concerned about safely towing a larger rig & is reluctant to seriously consider them. We anticipate travelling frequently, not full-time, mostly camping & exploring new areas of interest. Most trips would be less than 800 miles one way . . .

What constitutes the right size RV/camper is definitely a matter of personal preference. After owning a 33 ft. TT and 33 ft 5r for a number of years, we downsized to a very well-equipped, in-bed truck camper. After two years and 25k mi. we've concluded it was one of the best decisions we've ever made. For us, being able to stop, sightsee, fuel up, make a u-turn, and camp just about anywhere, puts a smile on our face much more often than the his/her recliners, sofa, kitchen island, ceiling fans, and a huge basement with the kitchen sink ever did. Our truck camper has an 80x60 queen-size bed, face-to-face dinette, bathroom/shower, stove/oven/micro, TV/sat, a/c, heat, and a 8cf fridge---all the basic comforts we need. Keeps us more than happy while we're on the road.

No, we're not saying the OP should purchase a truck camper. What we are saying is, with the larger rigs you have more overhead while traveling, parking, sightseeing, fueling up, maneuvering and camping. Yes, for a lot of folks these cons pale against the pros of having all the comforts of home while on the road. We get it. For us, though, the exact opposite is true. Bottom line, there's no accounting for taste--lol!