To RV, or not to RV........

pmrphil · 12-29-2022, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by jmcarter

Trade in value for your F250 toward a one ton truck (probably advisable for a longer gooseneck w/living qtrs) would probably be good right now but if you use your F250 for other things as well it might be better suited, particularly if it’s the 6.2 or 7.3 gasser. Pulling 9,000 lbs would be a stretch for a Class C or Class A gas MH but if you value comfort a used diesel pusher similar to one I’ve linked here would be nice. Used MH prices are starting back down and with current interest rates cash talks. Just look for a better brand like Newmar with meticulous maintenance records, hiring a professional inspector may be in order as well.

Example only:

https://bham.craigslist.org/rvs/d/ma...565959923.html

Just my 2 cents…

Unfortunately, that ad is a scam. That RV is listed on RV Trader for $68,500

pmrphil · 12-29-2022, 02:08 PM

Myself, I first towed with a station wagon, then camper van, next a truck, then class A, later a longer class A - I'd never go back to a truck. Having your "home" with you beats all, plus no waiting in line at the track every day to get in.

jmcarter · 12-29-2022, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pmrphil

Unfortunately, that ad is a scam. That RV is listed on RV Trader for $68,500

Almost figured as much…$68K still sounds like a reasonable deal for a Dutch Star. Ronnie, agree Super C’s are nice, perhaps not as quiet going down the road and they seem to be priced a bit high but easier to work on and unlike a Class A where in an accident you are always the first one on the scene.

tommy d · 12-30-2022, 07:55 AM

Just be prepared to become a pretty good r.v. mechanic. Something always needs attention and things go wrong with it even when it's parked. I'm on my third one now. Still worth it though.

AJ Laferty · 01-01-2023, 11:21 AM

One friend of mine rents a class A for all of his long haul events. There is a website like airbnb for RVs.

He tows with the rental class A. Picks it up, uses it and returns it. Doesn't have $200K tied up in the class A, doesn't have to store it, doesn't have to insure it, doesn't have to license it, doesn't have to keep it inspected or maintained.

Not cheap but I would imagine the avoiding just the insurance cost is close to the cost of the RV rental. Plus it is a win for the renter, they are gettting some money for their RV that is sitting in the driveway...

jmcarter · 01-07-2023, 07:05 AM

For what it's worth, I've looked at RVshare.com before and found some of the rates pretty high given they add on insurance, cleaning fees, etc. and then tack on for "excess miles" or "excess generator usage". Ergo, unless my wife or another driver brings along my Ford Transit based Class C I'm pretty much resorting to sleeping in the trailer and using truck stops or fitness centers for showers. I have a spotless driving record (in the last 50 years anyway LOL) and have insured small Class B's all the way up to 45 foot Class A's between $1300-2300 @ year which is not too extreme based on crazy insurance rates on vehicles. RV Storage can be expensive and scarce in many areas and of course maintenance is very expensive. All just things to consider and as we all know fuel costs are ridiculous, with diesel usually tacking on another dollar per gallon. GasBuddy (highly recommended app) is predicting 2023 prices to hover near the 2022 range with the west coast being the extreme again. Have a nephew going to RV from WA to Alaska in June and I told him to double his fuel estimate based on what I saw on my latest motorcycle adventure. Alaska should be on everybody's bucket list, just take advantage of cheap cruises to do it.

Forgive the rambling...

ken robinson · 01-07-2023, 03:18 PM

I built a small living quarters ( bed shower & m/wave& coffee maker ] in my 24 footer not as nice as a motor home , but it was cheaper than a RV & hotels . Its towed by a 3/4 pickup with a cap for tools & genator & other stuff

Marc · 01-08-2023, 11:34 AM

I struggled with the same decision a few years ago and ultimately went with a 32ft bumper pull LQ trailer. The big decision make for me is I'm almost always traveling alone (maybe the dog sometimes) and don't need much space. My F250 with the 7.3 gas motor tows it anywhere easily and it's nice being able to unhook at the track and go wherever. That being said if my wife and daughters were into racing, I would definitely go the MH route.

12-29-2022, 02:08 PM	#2
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 457 Likes: 1,796 Liked 347 Times in 151 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ Myself, I first towed with a station wagon, then camper van, next a truck, then class A, later a longer class A - I'd never go back to a truck. Having your "home" with you beats all, plus no waiting in line at the track every day to get in. __________________ Phil Molski PMR Performance S/C 1623

12-30-2022, 07:55 AM	#4
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 830 Likes: 1,609 Liked 359 Times in 135 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ Just be prepared to become a pretty good r.v. mechanic. Something always needs attention and things go wrong with it even when it's parked. I'm on my third one now. Still worth it though. __________________ Who owns this car, with the peace sign,mag wheels, and four on the floor?

01-01-2023, 11:21 AM	#5
AJ Laferty Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 47 Likes: 80 Liked 25 Times in 9 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ One friend of mine rents a class A for all of his long haul events. There is a website like airbnb for RVs. He tows with the rental class A. Picks it up, uses it and returns it. Doesn't have $200K tied up in the class A, doesn't have to store it, doesn't have to insure it, doesn't have to license it, doesn't have to keep it inspected or maintained. Not cheap but I would imagine the avoiding just the insurance cost is close to the cost of the RV rental. Plus it is a win for the renter, they are gettting some money for their RV that is sitting in the driveway... __________________ Jeff Laferty Suffolk, VA

01-07-2023, 07:05 AM	#6
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,295 Likes: 2,375 Liked 3,174 Times in 971 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ For what it's worth, I've looked at RVshare.com before and found some of the rates pretty high given they add on insurance, cleaning fees, etc. and then tack on for "excess miles" or "excess generator usage". Ergo, unless my wife or another driver brings along my Ford Transit based Class C I'm pretty much resorting to sleeping in the trailer and using truck stops or fitness centers for showers. I have a spotless driving record (in the last 50 years anyway LOL) and have insured small Class B's all the way up to 45 foot Class A's between $1300-2300 @ year which is not too extreme based on crazy insurance rates on vehicles. RV Storage can be expensive and scarce in many areas and of course maintenance is very expensive. All just things to consider and as we all know fuel costs are ridiculous, with diesel usually tacking on another dollar per gallon. GasBuddy (highly recommended app) is predicting 2023 prices to hover near the 2022 range with the west coast being the extreme again. Have a nephew going to RV from WA to Alaska in June and I told him to double his fuel estimate based on what I saw on my latest motorcycle adventure. Alaska should be on everybody's bucket list, just take advantage of cheap cruises to do it. Forgive the rambling... __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

01-07-2023, 03:18 PM	#7
ken robinson Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: tomsriver nj Posts: 477 Likes: 74 Liked 213 Times in 85 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ I built a small living quarters ( bed shower & m/wave& coffee maker ] in my 24 footer not as nice as a motor home , but it was cheaper than a RV & hotels . Its towed by a 3/4 pickup with a cap for tools & genator & other stuff

01-08-2023, 11:34 AM	#8
Marc Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: South Jersey Posts: 58 Likes: 8 Liked 10 Times in 2 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ I struggled with the same decision a few years ago and ultimately went with a 32ft bumper pull LQ trailer. The big decision make for me is I'm almost always traveling alone (maybe the dog sometimes) and don't need much space. My F250 with the 7.3 gas motor tows it anywhere easily and it's nice being able to unhook at the track and go wherever. That being said if my wife and daughters were into racing, I would definitely go the MH route.