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What to FT in? And why?

Tom_Diane
Explorer
Explorer
I see on other threads and in particularly a recent one in General RV'ing.
The question was asked about 2 different 5er's for first time FTer's.
Their request was of a Montego Bay or a Sundance!
One reply expressed their preference but suggested that neither unit was suitable for full timing!
I Have a Sundance, 32RE. We hosted in it for 3 years and not a complaint!
What am I missing in a Full time RV?
I get that dual pane glass, maybe 50 amp service would be a plus. I don't have the dual glass but I do have the 50 amp service.
Our unit has 3 slides and when the living area is opened, we have nearly a 14 x14 living area including the kitchen with a dinette. We take on of the recliners and swing it out to the middle of the floor and its like home! We can also have access to the fridge, table, bed and bath room while enroute without extending the slides. We have a 3 season package which is just a vent to the basement.
I take no offense to others opinions on what to Full time in but in the end there are only so many ways that these units can be put together and I was told that if you visit the manufacture, there really wouldn't be a lot of difference when building them and your trim comes from just a group of contractors depending on the brand.
If a person is full timing, Wouldn't a person be inclined to follow the weather? The only thing I see that could give some credence is that bigger is better or having an ice maker or a washer dryer combo is the standard!
Because of health issues, I will never get to FT but we do use it every day starting in mid to late March and we don't take it home until sometime around the end of October. Lots of local and week end trips for grandkid fixes! We have a season pass locally and then do 3 or 4, 1000 or so mile trips through out the year! So what defines an RV that is suited for full timing? I have had the Sundance for going on 7 years now and have never had a complaint or a problem as a result of using it! A flush valve because of my neglect coming out of winterization, a tail light blub and a side marker lens, simple issues!
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gbopp
Explorer
Explorer
Old-Biscuit wrote:


We did for 7 yrs. in a 5th wheel 'traveling' every week WHICH many folks do not recommend....they recommend 5vr for long term parking and MH for traveling.
WHY I don't know and don't really care cause truck/5vr combo was what we liked.

I don't fulltime but, I'm guessing they recommend a 5th wheel for long term parking because there's more involved in setting up/taking down than a MH?
JMO

wildtoad
Explorer II
Explorer II
I've seen people full time in a VW Camper, so what one decides to FT is whatever makes you comfortable. Most people respond with what they feel they need. For me, there is no RV big enough for me to want to live in it full time.
Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

DutchmenSport
Explorer
Explorer
In the end, does it "really" matter what other's are using, or doing, or whatever? As long as YOU are happy with your rig and it works for you, that's really ALL that matters, isn't it?

It's easy to get caught up in all the glitch and glitter of newer, bigger, and (supposedly) "better" things "out there." Advertisers would have you buying a new car every day if you could afford it. Folks who carry on about their campers, their style of campers, or whatever, especially who say, "this is the ONLY way to do it".... well ... are pretty narrow in their thoughts, in my opinion.

The only person I need to please is "me". The only person you have to please is "you". You can't live someone else's lifestyle.

Sounds like you've got a pretty decent 5er there. Nothing wrong with that. Until you have some kind of issues that become too big for you to handle or your life style changes drastically, I'd say your in pretty good shape.

One other thing you need to consider also, when it comes to full timing, I think, very few people just jump in and do it. Those who do have a lot to learn and over come. And if they've purchased the "mega camper", now they have an investment that's overwhelming.

Those who have graduated to full timing, because they've been the week-end warrior all their lives, they REALLY do know what they want (usually), or better ... they may know what they DON'T want in a camper. For those folks, they need to dream and ask question too. Still, it should never make you (or me) feel guilty, or get the "eye of envy" looking around.

I'm just saying, I suppose, if you are content with your camper, that's really all that matters. Take those comments with a grain of salt. They're dreaming the dream .... you're living the dream! Right?

Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Explorer III
Folks FT in every conceivable RV made.

And who cares!

Choice.......is a great thing!!

We did for 7 yrs. in a 5th wheel 'traveling' every week WHICH many folks do not recommend....they recommend 5vr for long term parking and MH for traveling.
WHY I don't know and don't really care cause truck/5vr combo was what we liked.
Is it time for your medication or mine?


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