Full-timing for 1 year...TT or FW?
Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum, but not new to RVing. A little background: We've owned, in order: 1) Rockwood pup, 2) Skamper pup, 3) Terry Resort 24' TT (really like that Terry) and most recently 4) a R-Vision 26' Trail Lite TT.
Seven years ago, we sold the Trail Lite TT and my truck when we bought a garden home and had no place to park the TT. And in those 7 years we have not really had the time to enjoy a RV. Now, however, at ages 61 & 64, we are planning our "bucket-list" trip to see our "must-see" places in the U.S. and parts of Canada. We plan on spending 12 to 18 months to accomplish this. We'll be purchasing a truck and TT or FW sometime in the summer of 2015 and will start our journey in early 2016.
I have only towed the above-mentioned RVs. No real problems towing the TTs. (I never get in a hurry when towing.) However, I have friends who tell me that a FW is the way to go if we are going to do this trip. I also know that the debate over full-timing in a TT or FW rages on and on. However, I need to start the process of narrowing down my choices/options. TT or FW?
I need the most simple set-up possible. With the TTs, I had anti-sway hitch systems, but never had the Hensley Arrow hitch. I hear it absolutely prevents sway. However, a buddy tells me a FW is a "piece of cake" to hitch and unhitch. And with a little arthritis in the joints, "piece of cake" is appealing.
My priorities are, in order:
1) Safety
2) Quality construction.
3) Ease of hitching, unhitching and set-up
4) Overall interior comfort, storage, and functionality for FT living for one or two years
5) Bang for my buck
A 4-season TT or FW would be nice, although we don't plan on being in extreme cold weather environs during the winter months. Double pane windows would be great. I really like the floor plan of the Rockwood 8280SS 5er, but have no idea what the construction is like. There are some TTs that look appealing, too.
I look forward to hearing from some of you who have a lot of experience with both TTs and FWs from a full-timer's point of view.
Many thanks,
Mel
Seven years ago, we sold the Trail Lite TT and my truck when we bought a garden home and had no place to park the TT. And in those 7 years we have not really had the time to enjoy a RV. Now, however, at ages 61 & 64, we are planning our "bucket-list" trip to see our "must-see" places in the U.S. and parts of Canada. We plan on spending 12 to 18 months to accomplish this. We'll be purchasing a truck and TT or FW sometime in the summer of 2015 and will start our journey in early 2016.
I have only towed the above-mentioned RVs. No real problems towing the TTs. (I never get in a hurry when towing.) However, I have friends who tell me that a FW is the way to go if we are going to do this trip. I also know that the debate over full-timing in a TT or FW rages on and on. However, I need to start the process of narrowing down my choices/options. TT or FW?
I need the most simple set-up possible. With the TTs, I had anti-sway hitch systems, but never had the Hensley Arrow hitch. I hear it absolutely prevents sway. However, a buddy tells me a FW is a "piece of cake" to hitch and unhitch. And with a little arthritis in the joints, "piece of cake" is appealing.
My priorities are, in order:
1) Safety
2) Quality construction.
3) Ease of hitching, unhitching and set-up
4) Overall interior comfort, storage, and functionality for FT living for one or two years
5) Bang for my buck
A 4-season TT or FW would be nice, although we don't plan on being in extreme cold weather environs during the winter months. Double pane windows would be great. I really like the floor plan of the Rockwood 8280SS 5er, but have no idea what the construction is like. There are some TTs that look appealing, too.
I look forward to hearing from some of you who have a lot of experience with both TTs and FWs from a full-timer's point of view.
Many thanks,
Mel
