Full-timing in a TT.....where should I start looking?

[AllenTC2]

So I very recently exposed myself to RVs (no, not like that) and was really blown away with what I saw/learned. The idea of full-timing in an RV has become (in my mind anyway) a viable option for my retirement...which will happen in 6 years (best case scenario). I have been leaning primarily towards a Class A, but I've had many opine that maybe what I should be looking at is a travel trailer and something to pull it.

1) I have very VERY little experience towing anything, and I can't say the idea is super appealing to me. But I am willing to listen to advice. LOL

2) I currently have a Subaru Forester which I'm pretty sure can barely toe the line ().

What manufacturer and/or models would I be smart to look at? I was looking at <30' Class As, what would that be in trailers? Do I need some uberexpensive diesel pick-up to tow it?

Thanks in advance for your input!

[donn0128]

Remember, the first 6 feet of a MH is taken up with driving. So if your comfortable with a 30 foot MH a 30 foot trailer will feel really huge.
In that lengths though I would suggest a fifth wheel instead.
Motor homes are the number one most expensive RV outaide of truck campers. On a 30 foot Motor Home, think 3000 dollara for a set of tires just as an example.
Basically all RVs will have the same appliances, fixtures etc. So that is a non starter. With a motor home you will have two drive trains to maintain. With a towable a single drive train.
Bottom line, floor plan and livability for you are your number one criteria. Pick a floor plan you think will work and go play house for a half hour or so. Pretend your making a meal, taking a shower, sleeping etc. Make notes of likes and dislikes. What works for a weekend could be a deal breaker for long term. Heck we walked away from a great trailer simply because there was no place for a garbage can.

[ScottG]

I suggest you attend a RV show near you so you can narrow down your choices.
Figure out what specific things you want like maybe a walk around bed, large shower, storage, etc. Then make your choice.
I would also NOT buy a brand new RV for my first. Very few people keep their first rig very long. After they use it a while they find they want something else that will suit their needs better.

[2oldman]

I'd like a little more detail on 'blown away' and 'viable option.'