MackinawMan
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craig7h wrote:A couple years back DW and I decided we needed to down size from our 35' fifth wheel. We decided to go the class A MH route, as it made more sence for us.
We looked at many sizes and models we ended up with a 29ft gas. After a few short and a couple long trips we found out that we screwed up. Not moving to an "A" but a two short A. We lost so much storage that it made semi long trips harder to plan for. We ended up going to a 37' A with tons of both inside and outside storage. Now being gone for months at a time is really enjoyable.
So my answer to your question moving to a class A was the best move ever. From storage to set up. Start looking for larger unit and work down. Think where you might be a few years down the road.
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Thank you for the advice...I've been looking at ones around 35' which is the same length as our current 5er. I don't see going much shorter than that at all for the reasons you mentioned, and maybe longer.
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MackinawMan
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1995brave wrote:Remember if you get a Class A or C you will probably have to rent a car at your destination or get a toad to get around.
I have a 2014 Ford Fusion Hybrid that I plan on using as a toad. I've had the car for 7 years now, and it only has around 85,000 miles on it currently so lots of life left in her. Great car honestly....
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MackinawMan
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RetiredRealtorRick wrote:Just wondering, since you mentioned "I've grown increasingly worse with seasonal depression issues", what exactly is it in NW Ohio that forces you to remain there? Maybe it's time for a permanent change? I know, not really helping to answer your initial question, but just a thought. I made that decision decades ago, leaving SE Michigan behind, and have never regretted it for a minute.
My four kids and 5 grandchildren are here, so a permanent move just isn't in the cards anytime soon. I'd be trading one type of depression for another.
However, I'm hoping getting out a week in November, two weeks in December, and then potentially another week in February (when I can use my personal days) can help. Early-April in NW Ohio can also be touch and go, as it seems like we've had cooler than normal springs for the last 5 years or so, which is why traveling over our spring break is also in the plans, even if it's just going somewhere in Kentucky. NW Ohio to Kentucky can be very different believe it or not.
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Horsedoc wrote:I have no idea what Lou was trying to say, but will tell you to come on down and enjoy. Several hundred smaller, family oriented CGs here in N Georgia, NC, SC area from the Blue Ridge Mtns to Macon and the Fall line.
Our tastes run to diesels because sometime we might get a wild hare idea and head west for a few weeks. Diesels are more dependable in my mind as we have had 3 and loved them all.
Yep, exactly what I'm going for. I have NO problem with just going to a nice family campground and chilling for the week. I don't need a lot of activities to do...maybe just some local sites to take in, food to sample, etc. If not, just hanging at the campground is fine with me.
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Chum lee wrote:If you are considering a Class A with slides, make sure you are aware of what the floor plan looks like "inside" with the slides "retracted." Some floor plans are usable, some are not. When you are in travel mode, many popular rest areas are too tight to safely fully extend your slides. (without the danger of another oversize vehicle damaging them) IMO, it's good to KNOW that, now, before you sign on the dotted line.
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This is something I have definitely started to notice as I've been looking at them online. Most of them have the standard dinette/couch slide that obviously is going to be off-limits when retracted. Thank you...
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Bruce Brown
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As far as making the move from a towable to a MH, the best way I've ever heard it said was...
"With a towable the vacation begins after you're set up. With a MH the vacation begins as soon as you turn the key".
A few years back we owned both - I would 100% agree with the above.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
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ferndaleflyer
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Mine has a couch/kitchen area slide. When I am alone I never put it out and have access to everything.
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MackinawMan
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Bruce Brown wrote:As far as making the move from a towable to a MH, the best way I've ever heard it said was...
"With a towable the vacation begins after you're set up. With a MH the vacation begins as soon as you turn the key".
A few years back we owned both - I would 100% agree with the above.
Thank You Bruce, that actually helps a lot. It's kind of what I'm looking to happen.
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Bruce Brown wrote:As far as making the move from a towable to a MH, the best way I've ever heard it said was...
"With a towable the vacation begins after you're set up. With a MH the vacation begins as soon as you turn the key".
A few years back we owned both - I would 100% agree with the above.
I don't disagree with that sentiment. However I just had a discussion with a camping neighbor who had a very new class A gasser.
His comments were everyone enjoyed the traveling portion except the driver.
He felt he was worn out from driving his class A gasser. The passengers enjoyed the trip but he was tired out.
However his dad had a big tandem axle DP that he felt was much more enjoyable/easy to drive.
Driving his dad's RV was a much more relaxing experience vs. his demanding gasser. He felt the DP was much less taxing/stessful to drive.
My point is the vacation always starts on departure for the passengers, however depending on how well the rig performs the driver may have to wait until they are set up at the CG to start their vacation!
All Class A's are not created equal. Driving a rig that does not handle well is not a vacation.
Granted we are comparing a $175K gasser to a $600K DP. Nevertheless they are both class A's. I'm sure the driving experience between the 2 is very different.
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Yes---Like I said, my current class A DP has the agility of a Honda Civic and the power of a Corvette. On the highway I just set the cruise control and ride. Life is good!
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