bobndot wrote:
mountaintraveler wrote:
bobndot wrote:
Also the sideview. Its fine when going straight. In a class c the cab portion is narrower than the coach portion. You have take intersections at more of a right angle otherwise the coach will block your side vision.
To think of it, I have some experience driving big pickups I rented from Home Depot, that was easy. I hope class C isn't terribly hard as I'd be driving off the lot with my sedan car in tow, towing for the first time too (need to tow car quite a long distance where I'll put it in storage)
How are you planning to tow it ?
Renting a dolly or car hauler ?
I think that would be less expensive.
Setting up a dingy to tow is expensive , i spent $3k to set up my car.
I have to ask you if other options are open for you because a motorhome will be limited to where you can go. You can get hung-up if you try to go into places that too tight or too rough. Those places can experience less sunlight to dry out the ground. Damp ground or mud will be your enemy and cell service for help might be a problem.
Too bad you didn't keep the pickup. Is that an option for you ?
Doing your type camping into rough places, a truck camper would offer you ground clearance, 4WD and no low rear overhang.
Have you considered modifying a van ? The Ram and Transit offer taller roofs so you can stand inside. There are many YouTube's on basic insulation and wall coverings.
Driving a motorhome requires using the sideview convex mirrors. Will that be a problem for your vision ?
You also will find it easier to tilt down the sideview mirror when backing into tight spots, especially with heavy bush cover, stumps and rocks. Its a big plus to be able to see your rear bumper and rear wheels. Its easier to judge your distance. Most class c’s don't have power mirrors. Tilting down the drivers is usually enough for me to see. Power side-views would nice .
I'm going to tow 2-wheels dolly, not going to tow for too long, may be 200-300 miles if everything goes as planned. Not sure what you mean about spending 3K...I just plan to rent it from U-haul for for or two days to get the car into storage location, not traveling with a toad.
I had mentioned above that I weighted all kinds of options including 4wd with camper top and I'm going with class C, because other things will not work for me, for one or another reason...
Don't think I'll have a problem driving a motorhome, just don't want to drive a bigger unit because it's more difficult. I don't think these these units have power mirrors, it's no biggie, I drove cars for 30 years before there were power mirrors.
