towing

Not sure whether you can get into a full-size van. With running boards, you can step on that, then into the foot step, and then into the seat.

I carry 1400lbs tongue weight without bars.

You can also take a lot of friends sight-seeing in it. Some off-rental already have the steps.

Thanks guys for all responses..bars are out because physically unable to lift/carry them...no strength or grip in my hands/arms.Also my age,77, is a big factor. I may have to be content to have my brother tow me somewhere local and then sit there..:-( he tows it with his '02 Dakota no problem,no bars..
I have 35 years of travel memories, 14 TT and 6 mohos, and hate to give up--I will take your suggestions and give it more thought..Ty again..Janalee

I can only speak for myself but if you could get someone to hitch up your rig at home I gotta believe if you asked for help disconnecting your rig at a campground you wouldn't have any trouble finding a follow camper willing to assist.

An Anderson hitch might be the thing for you then, no bars to handle, or a Hensley where everything stays attached to the trailer. The Hensley can be a little difficult to hook up solo though, unless you have a backup cam and then you still have the stinger to deal with.

I think going back to a small moho would be best. Avoid the hitch problems altogether.

Consider a B+ or C motorhome. On my Blackhills trip last August, I stopped at the Horseshoe Casino in Council Bluffs IA for the night and the tiny, wiry woman next to me in Sprinter 3500 Road Trek was having trouble getting the power cord plugged into the twist lock on the vehicle end. (bent blade, I straightened it with needle nose pliers) Anyhow, she told me her husband had died and she had no desire to drive their 40 ft motorhome, but wanted to travel, so she sold the motorhome and bought the Road Trek. She was headed off to see relatives in Missouri when I saw her.

I tell this story to offer options. A Road Trek, an Airstream (yes I know, $$$) or a Phoenix Cruiser or similar would be a great touring vehicle, and much easier than depending on a relative or having to park a trailer yourself.

Charles

An Anderson hitch may solve the issue allowing you to keep your current tow vehicle.

I'm considering it myself, that Equal-i-zer just keeps getting heavier and heavier.