The Big Switch are we crazy ?????
So we currently own a 2007 33ft Georgie Boy Class A which is our second RV the first being a 1999 31ft Gulfstream Conquest Class C. We know that in 10 years when we retire we will be purchasing a nice...
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danewguy ,
Makes very good sense to me!
You asked if anyone went from Class A to a TT and does it save money? Yes, we did but was not to save payment amounts as we always pay cash. Had 3 new Allegro MH's and had a pickup also plus a truck camper, a TT, and a 5th wheel at the same time with 2 of the 3 Allegro's. The cost of keeping the Class A's licensed and insured and on the road made the cost of the same for the TC and towables look like pennies on the dollar.
Got smart and sold the last Class A and went strictly to TT, 5th wheel, and always a TC as it's so great for mostly driving trips and being retired, there's only 2 of us going almost always. Still have the other towables when we want to take grandkids or others with us so what else would we need. Would never go back to a Class A or Class C as that is our choice. More usable room in a 5th wheel and only one engine and driveline to maintain or fix if needed and so much cheaper than a Class A. We winter for about 2-1/2 months in Florida as my wife is disabled and had so many surgeries and doesn't need to slip and fall on ice or snow.
Will it save you money? It sure does and lots! Not only in payment amounts being made but registration, insurance, and since new vs old, repairs that should be expected. Repairs to a Class A as it's motorized are usually an arm and 2 legs while repairs to the non-motorized TT are so cheao compared.
Just one example: Your MH is going to need a min of 1 new set of 6 very expensive tires while the TT will only need a set of 4 much less expensive tires as they start with new tires. Your tow vehicle sounds new which means both it and the TT being new will have a warranty and I'll bet your 10 year old MH doesn't! What good is the engine and drive line in your MH when it sits for long periods between using? Your pickup truck is just a normal nehicle to use even while the TT sits. Did I mention that toad you likely tow behind the MH and wear those tires too while not even in the toad. What it really means is that your truck affords you double duty while only costing you one for it's being used and worn.
both types of RV's have roofs and your MH roof is already 10 years old while the new TT roof is already new and that goes for all the appliances inside the RV's too. TT = much less investment and payment amounts and it's new. the MH = much higher payments and cost to get on the road and it just gets older year after year and YES, the overhanging thought of when is something very costly eventually going to fail and be fixed or replaced? It's a no brainer to me and we are in our 53rd year of lots of RV'ing and in all types!
Makes very good sense to me!
You asked if anyone went from Class A to a TT and does it save money? Yes, we did but was not to save payment amounts as we always pay cash. Had 3 new Allegro MH's and had a pickup also plus a truck camper, a TT, and a 5th wheel at the same time with 2 of the 3 Allegro's. The cost of keeping the Class A's licensed and insured and on the road made the cost of the same for the TC and towables look like pennies on the dollar.
Got smart and sold the last Class A and went strictly to TT, 5th wheel, and always a TC as it's so great for mostly driving trips and being retired, there's only 2 of us going almost always. Still have the other towables when we want to take grandkids or others with us so what else would we need. Would never go back to a Class A or Class C as that is our choice. More usable room in a 5th wheel and only one engine and driveline to maintain or fix if needed and so much cheaper than a Class A. We winter for about 2-1/2 months in Florida as my wife is disabled and had so many surgeries and doesn't need to slip and fall on ice or snow.
Will it save you money? It sure does and lots! Not only in payment amounts being made but registration, insurance, and since new vs old, repairs that should be expected. Repairs to a Class A as it's motorized are usually an arm and 2 legs while repairs to the non-motorized TT are so cheao compared.
Just one example: Your MH is going to need a min of 1 new set of 6 very expensive tires while the TT will only need a set of 4 much less expensive tires as they start with new tires. Your tow vehicle sounds new which means both it and the TT being new will have a warranty and I'll bet your 10 year old MH doesn't! What good is the engine and drive line in your MH when it sits for long periods between using? Your pickup truck is just a normal nehicle to use even while the TT sits. Did I mention that toad you likely tow behind the MH and wear those tires too while not even in the toad. What it really means is that your truck affords you double duty while only costing you one for it's being used and worn.
both types of RV's have roofs and your MH roof is already 10 years old while the new TT roof is already new and that goes for all the appliances inside the RV's too. TT = much less investment and payment amounts and it's new. the MH = much higher payments and cost to get on the road and it just gets older year after year and YES, the overhanging thought of when is something very costly eventually going to fail and be fixed or replaced? It's a no brainer to me and we are in our 53rd year of lots of RV'ing and in all types!
