RV types for full timing
We are interested in full time RVing and workamp jobs, which type of RV would you recommend? We are thinking of a 5th wheel or bumper pull travel trailer. Thanks!
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Count me in the it is mostly personal preference crowd. Finding a floor plan that you can be comfortable in is one of the most important issues. Between a travel trailer and a 5er size/space may be the deciding factor for you. Most TT have a box length of less than 32'. There are some in the 35-40' range, but it makes for a Looong combination of tow vehicle and trailer. Fifth wheels up to 40' are pretty common and some are now as long as 45'. Most travel trailers are built for the weekend/vacation user so the fit and finish will not be that found in the higher end 5ers that target the fulltime or long term RVer, however the price point will be considerably lower. There are a few higher quality and custom built travel trailers, but not as many as 5th wheels.
On the issue of storage space, consider that the propane tanks and batteries are on the tongue instead of taking up space in a storage compartment. Also a TT can be towed with a truck with a cap on it or a full size van which provides a lot of dry/secure storage.
A premium hitch provides weight distribution, prevents sway and allows much tighter backing than a conventional ball hitch with weight distribution. With some of them, the bars stay on the trailer and there is nothing to remove or store other than the draw bar that is really no bigger than a conventional ball adapter that goes in the tow vehicle receiver box.
In our travels and experience over the past 10 years, we have encountered lots of folks living fulltime in travel trailers. Many are travelling workers doing construction, and other projects. For many their pickup or van used as a tow vehicle is their work truck. Many do not consider themselves RVers and do not belong to RV clubs or participate in RVing forums.
On the issue of storage space, consider that the propane tanks and batteries are on the tongue instead of taking up space in a storage compartment. Also a TT can be towed with a truck with a cap on it or a full size van which provides a lot of dry/secure storage.
A premium hitch provides weight distribution, prevents sway and allows much tighter backing than a conventional ball hitch with weight distribution. With some of them, the bars stay on the trailer and there is nothing to remove or store other than the draw bar that is really no bigger than a conventional ball adapter that goes in the tow vehicle receiver box.
In our travels and experience over the past 10 years, we have encountered lots of folks living fulltime in travel trailers. Many are travelling workers doing construction, and other projects. For many their pickup or van used as a tow vehicle is their work truck. Many do not consider themselves RVers and do not belong to RV clubs or participate in RVing forums.
