RT 170 as a daily driver?
Hi all--we have been considering a B van and would like to hear from this group concerning the use of a Roadtrek 170 as a daily driver. We have looked at many and feel that the 17' Roadtrek might fit...
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I've owned a 170 Popular for 8 years and while it's not a dedicated daily driver, I use it just as much as my other two rides (a Mini and a Motorcycle) - each see ~7k per year. I'm near a major city where crowded 18' parking spots are the norm, so the 170's smallest RV footprint is vital to me. I also love how the Chevy-based vehicles are about as discreet as you can get in full stand-up motorhome.
Some things to consider if you intend to use it as a daily driver:
- Mileage and handling - it is, after all, a 4 ton, top-heavy vehicle
- Height - as mentioned above
- Potential road restrictions - height, weight, RVs, etc (although mine has passenger plates and flies under the radar for the restricted parkways around here)
- Sideways sleeping - at 5'8" it's fine for me, but can be a problem for taller folks
- Winter salt - lots of exposed metal RV fixings underneath
- Summer heat parking - primarily with stored food and water
- Back in parking - a must with a long wheelbase, back camera is great
- Can be shorter if you store the spare tire under the backseat/bed
I love mine and would replace it with the same.
Some things to consider if you intend to use it as a daily driver:
- Mileage and handling - it is, after all, a 4 ton, top-heavy vehicle
- Height - as mentioned above
- Potential road restrictions - height, weight, RVs, etc (although mine has passenger plates and flies under the radar for the restricted parkways around here)
- Sideways sleeping - at 5'8" it's fine for me, but can be a problem for taller folks
- Winter salt - lots of exposed metal RV fixings underneath
- Summer heat parking - primarily with stored food and water
- Back in parking - a must with a long wheelbase, back camera is great
- Can be shorter if you store the spare tire under the backseat/bed
I love mine and would replace it with the same.
