While there are as many variations as people, the fact is your age and physical condition are big factors. The folks who come from a much more roomy MoHo, 5-er, or TT are struck by three things.
1. You must climb a set of rather narrow steps without handrails to enter the TC, especially on a 4WD Dodge with the highest bed level. This gets more difficult as you put on the years. My brother (@46 yrs old) broke his leg when he missed the top step on his brand new OUTFITTER!.
2. You must get used to a very small bathroom in which you need to be a contorsionist to do all your duties. I take a shower sitting on the pot with the wand, and my feet in a tub to save gray water from going in the black tank. I then dump the tub outside. Not my first choice but we're used to it.
2. You must further climb another set of very tall steps to get up into that luxurious queen size bed...and back down the steps in the middle of the night if need be (that pesky prostate?).
I turn 70 next week, and I can still climb the obstacles with gusto. So far- so good. Of course, we're hikers and do a lot of walking. YMMV.
These have been the defining obstacles which make many old-time TC-er's decide it's time for a low slung class C with no steps. Depending on how old you and your spouse are and your condition, THERE STILL MAY BE TIME! 8<)
I'm not trying to dissuade you, but only to give some options. One is to get a smaller class C with an actual towing rating (most can tow nothing) and buy a 6x8 utility trailer for your hauling needs. The woe here is most C's are gas, so good mpg's are out, compared to a diesel. Lot's of ways to go here.
regards, as always, jefe
