From 5er to class A, why?
How many of you moved from a 5er to a class A and why? I have ruled out a class C and TT so a DP 40 or a higher grade 5er appeals to me but as someone who has not rv'd before, I'm struggling to know ...
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Mile High wrote:valhalla360 wrote:Now Mike, let's be honest. You don't drive a "big truck" like most of us are thinking. You have an F250 gasser pulling a lightweight 5er. I think what most here are thinking is the F450 dually pulling the 18,000 lb DRV 5th wheel. At that point, that truck is a bear to drive everyday and try to park, and it sure doesn't get 20 mpg.janstey58 wrote:
X2, would not want a daily drive big truck. $$$ out the window....
My toad gets 25 mpg, and is also my daily driver.
For a full timer, the 6mpg vs 10mpg moving the RV usually outweighs the 25mpg vs 20mpg (diesel pickup) by a long shot.
Now if you only move the RV a couple times a year, then yes, the toad will win on overall mpg but the MH drivetrain won't be happy sitting for months at a time.
Currently have a gas but prior was diesel and got 20mpg (know several people who get similar) and just as easy to drive around. Even with the 15mpg on the V10, most full timers would still come out ahead.
Actually I would prefer an F450 as the turning radius is better than the F250.
FYI: 18k is well above average size even for a full timer. I would say from casual observation that 12-16k is more typical and puts you in the 3/4-1 ton range.
