skippy102162
Nebraska
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Currently, we have a Hybrid Trailer after "graduating" from a pop up about 5 years ago. We are ready for all hard sides, so should we try to go with a travel trailer or a Class C motorhome? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each? We still camp with two younger boys, so need some space, but not a lot. Money is a problem, so cannot get too carried away with a fancy rig. We mostly just want something that is easy to set up, the beds are pretty much made up and that is all hard-sided. Your thoughts or input welcome!
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mockturtle
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We've had two Class C, a DP and a TT. Frankly, our little TT was the best value RV we have owned. Not only is your initial expense less, assuming you can use your TV as a second vehicle, but your insurance and maintenance costs are also less. If you pull a toad with your Class C, you won't be able to back it into your camp site as you do with a TT. You will have to unhook the toad. If you don't have a toad you will have to drive your MH everywhere, unhooking from your campsite utilities every time you need to go out. About the only disadvantage I can think of with a TT is that you have to get out of your vehicle to get into the TT to use the john or whatever. Big deal.
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wolfman01
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One huge advantage with the TT is that you can keep the "vehicle" divorced from the "house". If a problem arises with the vehicle, you can get it serviced anywhere. If the two vehicle ends up being a lemon, you can dispose of it and get another. Same goes for the TT in regards to excessive problems. With the Class C, B, or A, having bank breaking problems with either the house or the chassis means you have to dispose of both. If it wasn't for the fact that I had just bought my Tacoma, and it is the 4 banger, limiting it to 3500 pounds, I would have gone back to a half ton truck and bought a TT this time around. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't have any debilitating issues crop up.
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kitterly
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Hello,
RV covers should repel water and snow and yet have vents flaps to let the vapor escape. The cover size should fit well and should not have extra space for insects/dust to get in. Most RV covers have elasticized hems and adjustable front and rear tension panels that provide better custom fit.
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Chock Full o' Nuts
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So far, we have owned 2 tents, a small pop-up, a small TT,a large TT and now we're in a large pop-up. I have loved them all! I think the best thing about having a TT is that you can park your rig and then drive your truck or SUV to see the sites. Very few moving parts on a TT. We got into both of our TTs for under $12,000 (we always buy used.) I'm sure a class C would be wonderful, but right now we just don't have that kind of money. Nor do we have enough time off to justify that kind of expense. I don't put RVs on credit, so we have to buy what we can afford to write a check for. We have been happy with every one of our RV purchases. Each one was exactly right in it's season.
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nc_medic1
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Never had a class C before, but my vote goes with the tt. I had a htt for a couple of years and it was nothing but trouble. I would not want another one of them for sure.
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alexina
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Hello,
Once you find a RV cover you like you can price shop on Google, BizRate, Shopzilla, Nextag, Pricline and more. Having RVs is a lot of work to keep them looking good you have to wash them and take care of the finish and external parts, if you were to cover your RV you would find out that there would be a lot less work keeping it looking good. So the little time it takes to cover is well worth it.
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Tripalot
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kitterly wrote:Hello,
RV covers should repel water and snow and yet have vents flaps to let the vapor escape. The cover size should fit well and should not have extra space for insects/dust to get in. Most RV covers have elasticized hems and adjustable front and rear tension panels that provide better custom fit.
Thanks.
Huh? What's this got to do with what rv to purchase.
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Pokey2
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Wrong thread and, perhaps, wrong forum.
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Godsey97
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It all depends on you and what you want/need.
We had a HTT and the DW hated sleeping under tents, too noisy.
We then had a TT and used it for two years but the TV we had was not used for anything other than towing the TT. Plus it was a pain to hook up and go and we found we were using it as an excuse NOT to go for short trips. i.e. too much work for just a two day shot.
We now have a Class C and the DW can get a sandwich or a drink for the kids, herself or me while heading down the road. They can use the facilities while in transit. The only time the rig stops is when the driver needs to go to the bathroom or it needs fuel. We make better time and have been able to expand our boundaries for short trips.
It was different with us as the TV was a TT tower only. We actually come out ahead each month by not having both financed. We would like to pay cash for things like that but private school gets first crack at the $$$.
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