Class A w/ Utility Trailer or Pickup and Toyhauer?

[JayNewman]

I'm back again. I've done a lot of research, but am still not sure of anything. I'm getting divorced shortly and when it is final (I won't have the funds until then) I will simplify my life and live fulltime in an RV.

I'm on a budget of around $50,000 for the entire thing. I might be able to swing $75,000 if absolutely needed.

I need a small shop for electronics and 3d printing and light metal/wood work. It will be insulated to keep down the noise, but most of my tools are hand tools anyway with the loudest thing being my cursing when I've pinched a finger or such. I don't know how much this shop will weigh, but I'd guess at 2 tons including insolation. I could be wrong though.

I have read that the average full-timer uses 1,500 lbs. per person. I'm hoping that I'll find somebody else, and there may be children, so I'm thinking of 2 tons of carried weight plus the trailer. I won't be able to setup the shop until after I get the RV.

I would prefer to get a used Class A that can carry at least two tons inside plus pull the trailer which will weigh a lot. The problem is that most class A's seem to barely be able to pull themselves, let alone a trailer full of robots. There were a couple of used DPs, both Newmars (Kountry Star and Dutch Star), that were in the 1998-2002 range that seemed to pull enough and were affordable.

The other options, and I really don't like this one, is to get a 5ver Toyhauler and a big honking pickup truck. I don't know what the good brands are, and I have no experience towing anything.

Another possibility is the Super C subclass, which seem to be diesel power long C's. Unfortunately I haven't found any used. I *might* be able to stretch my budget to get one of these new, but I'd rather not.

Right now I'm living in the middle of Pennsylvania, but plan to domicile in Florida.

Any help, including brands, will be gratefully accepted. Thanks in advance!
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[JayNewman]

Thank you for answering. I may not have stressed that I will be fulltiming.

I'm mainly doing this to simplify my life. I realize I have too much stuff in our huge home. I'm willing to store much of my shop in the RV and setup hand tools outside when I need to use them. The 3d printer can live pretty much anywhere that is flat and not too hot. I can do soldering on a dinette with a proper setup. I will do my best to keep costs low because I have some cash, but not enough to buy what I'd really like. I can't even afford to go looking until I have the money, which means I won't have a house for very much longer than that.

However, I hope that I won't be traveling alone for long. I don't need much in the way of a shop, but I do need some living space. at this point I don't want a truck camper as being too claustrophobic.

I don't really want to carry a toad, unless it's a motorcycle of some sort, preferably electric.

[FireGuard]

You don't need a big truck for a TH. Keep it in the 30-36' range and any of the newer SRW, 1 ton diesel trucks will be fine. and, you will have a practical veh to drive around with.
If you don't need a separate garage there are numerous choices. THs with a dedicated garage seem to be the larger ones and may put you into DRW territory.
Depending on how much space you need to "live" in will be the deciding factor. A TH or Class A will give you a lot of room, but with the MH you would need an enclosed trailer.
I would go with a good quality 20-24' enclosed trailer and carry a small get around car or maybe a Jeep as well as any other "toys" you wanted to take. (bikes, boat, kayaks, etc)
You could unload the car and have a nice workshop.
If it's just you, I would think about a DRW truck and a large 2 or 3 slide truck camper and tow the above trailer. Much more versatile but it will limit your "living" space.
All RVs are a compromise in one way or another.
Something I'm discovering is I have way too much "stuff". Keep only what you really need and use and you may be surprised how litle you have.
Good luck.