Pre-purchase advice on size TT for disabled

When I read your post my first thought was for you to think about was to change from a TT to either a conversion van or a class C. Just thinking it would eliminate you having to deal with hitches and a van would be like driving a truck. I help my hubby with the hitch etc but I could not do it myself.

Just a thought!

Yes, I have thought on that issue (but probably not enough). It may be that I go 5th wheel, where I will be able to see the hook-up, or so I guess with no experience to back that up.

I will be doing more living and less driving. Or so the thinking goes.

Being the newbie and short-sighted, I failed to notice that there is a forum for Full Time RVing and one for disabilities. Full service joint!

loulou57 wrote:
When I read your post my first thought was for you to think about was to change from a TT to either a conversion van or a class C. Just thinking it would eliminate you having to deal with hitches and a van would be like driving a truck. I help my hubby with the hitch etc but I could not do it myself.

Just a thought!

I agree. A small Class C or a Class B may be a good choice. JMO

I am an avid flyfisher and need a truck to travel between areas inaccessible to those type rigs. I need to unhook at times...plus I use an inflatable which I need to carry inflated.

No, those type rigs would not work for me. Thanks anyway!

Hitching up a Travel trailer (TT) is not that hard, if you have a rear view camera in the truck. And the same system can have a rear-view camera on the trailer, helping you back into sites, since you will be alone.

A fifth wheel hitch can stay in the bed of the truck, if that leaves enough room for your boat and stuff when fishing. A TT hitch would probably have to be removed as they stick out so much and may even interfere with the tailgate. And they are heavy.

Other problems are leveling the trailer. With a heart condition, I guess you want to do as little heavy work as possible. You can use an electric drill to raise and lower the scissors jacks at each corner of the trailer. And be sure to get an electric tongue jack if you get a TT. Not sure how you level a fifth wheel, but I'm sure some have electric jacks. But maybe not for $15,000.

Have you considered a Camper in the truck's bed? Maybe too small for an extended stay, but you can definitely get into places you couldn't with a trailer. They can have electric jacks to level and lift them off the truck. I've seen a lot of fishermen with them park right next to the river. They do require a hefty truck though.

Good luck in your search.

Hmm...Backing into sites. Two choices then, camera system or inviting the ex-spouse. I KNOW how much she costs so just need cost of camera system. lol

If you went with a smaller size C, you could get a small, enclosed utility trailer to keep your fishing equip and inflatable. DH has one for all his RC....well, not ALL, but some, and it's easily moved around with a dolly from Harbor Freight - about $40 - $50 - and would fit in there, too. He added a roof vent and is going to be getting a vent cover so he doesn't have to worry about rain blowing in. I agree that a small C would be lots less work for you, no hookup issues and minimal set up.

Well you have got me thinking, for sure. Going into discussion with my ex about teaming up for a last swing or two. She wants to see Montana. I want to fly fish Montana. I believe we can find common ground, but a Class A is her happy spot. And she has the 4x4.

Watersprite
I also am an avid fly fisherman. I have owned every kind of RV in the last 40 years. I loved the Truck Camper for reaching those remote fishing spots, but not as useful once reaching the destination.
I have always stayed with 4X4 (used many times on muddy roads).
I now find find the Travel Trailer the best solution for fly fishing.
Once at my camping destination, I can explore the remote fishing spots with my truck. My new Lance 1985 is perfect for two, and my previous Lance 1685 is perfect for one (it is small enough to get into most destinations). I went back to 1/2 ton from diesel because it drives like a car (with 4WD) and pulls the TT like a dream.
You should be able to find a small 16-18ft trailer in you price range that will allow long term occupancy.

The discussions with the ex has gone well and she has decided to join me on my terms (surgically separated from our 26 year-old daughter). I now have a very healthy 51 year-old co-driver! And cook!!!

We know OUR limitations, though. So back to size of TT or 5th-wheel, where distance is sometimes bliss but poverty from buying too much has its own problems. And I will eventually zero-in on the weight issue but right now "long term living" length and "towing" length (not necessarily the same) is my starting point. I hope there is some measure of clarity there! LOL There are times when we all need our own little space.