Full timing rig; the search continues

rmalik1 wrote:

C-Bears wrote:

norfla71 wrote:
I'll try to address everyone's concerns as best I can:

We are done with towables; everyone is cramped inside the truck, even after an hour. Kids would be fine with Mega, Suburban, Expedition, etc, but wife and I can't sit for too long anymore without moving around. Motorhome gives us that freedom. Bonus; we don't have to get out to eat or use the facilities when pulling into rest stops and fighting all the bugs.

Initial costs are going to be crazy expensive, so will maintenance. However, we should come out ahead not long after purchase; plan on buying used, buying well and putting a large chunk down, maybe get out the door under $90k. For that kind of money, I would rather have a DP than a C.

Washer and dryer are a must and have yet to see a used coach without.

Sounds like you have experience with TT's. If you want maximum space, especially for 4 people, why not consider a fifth wheel. If you go with a 38' to 40' gently used fiver and dually you can have tons of room plus your washer/dryer.

When we stop at rest areas, or truck stops, we can enter our fiver and get to our frig, pantry, and bathroom. All without putting any of the slides out. A lot of the newer fivers are designed that way.

If your family gets "cramped" after an hour of riding then make a stop every hour or two. RVing is not a road race. We only try to do about 250 to 300 miles a day when traveling. To us RVing is more of a slow motion process to see and enjoy as much as we can.

Gently used 39' fiver = $40,000
Used 1-ton diesel dually crew cab = $40,000
TOTAL for 330-400 sq. ft. living space = $80,000 or under

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