Observations from a new class A'er
As mentioned in prior posts we just transitioned from a 41' fifth wheel with a dually to a 2008 gas v10 36' class A. I thought I would provide some observations for new class A folks.
No toad. Given that we have downsized I find that I can wiggle the RV in to just about any campsite, shipping center and gas station. Not having a toad allows me to backup and get into very tight spaces. I will likely put my motorcycle on a hitch carrier so that I can run to the market for milk, etc.
I get good mpg. Mpg on the trip so far has been between 7.5 and 10. I'm happy. See one of my other posts for details.
I have power. The 365 HP v10 has more then enough power. The tow/haul works very well as an "engine brake" on long downhill runs.
At 36' I feel that we have plenty of storage room both inside and out. We are a family of four.
The RV handles reasonably well but it got pushed around a lot in bad winds on i10 west of phoenix. Not nearly as stable as the dually with fifth wheel.
It is really nice being in the class A while driving down the road. We can do much longer trips, longer days in the motorhome with the little kids. Mine are eight.
Holding tanks and water tank on the ds350 are fine for us. We were able to get five showers without the gray tank completely filling up.
If we are just overnighting I typically won't even hook up for power, sewer, etc.
I'm thinking the thing is a keeper.
No toad. Given that we have downsized I find that I can wiggle the RV in to just about any campsite, shipping center and gas station. Not having a toad allows me to backup and get into very tight spaces. I will likely put my motorcycle on a hitch carrier so that I can run to the market for milk, etc.
I get good mpg. Mpg on the trip so far has been between 7.5 and 10. I'm happy. See one of my other posts for details.
I have power. The 365 HP v10 has more then enough power. The tow/haul works very well as an "engine brake" on long downhill runs.
At 36' I feel that we have plenty of storage room both inside and out. We are a family of four.
The RV handles reasonably well but it got pushed around a lot in bad winds on i10 west of phoenix. Not nearly as stable as the dually with fifth wheel.
It is really nice being in the class A while driving down the road. We can do much longer trips, longer days in the motorhome with the little kids. Mine are eight.
Holding tanks and water tank on the ds350 are fine for us. We were able to get five showers without the gray tank completely filling up.
If we are just overnighting I typically won't even hook up for power, sewer, etc.
I'm thinking the thing is a keeper.
