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

Ronnie1858 · 12-28-2022, 08:18 PM

Would like to hear folks thoughts on this. Am thinking about buying an RV for pulling my trailer to the away races. I am too damn old to be sleeping on the trailer floor anymore. Am frankly shocked at the RV prices these days, I can buy a lot of nights in hotels for far less $$. Yet, I see that many of our fellow racers have rigs to do this, some quite large and fancy. What are the pros and cons of going this route? I have my own thoughts on this, but would like to hear from those that made the leap. Am sure there are valid reasons for doing this that I have not thought of yet, and also some pitfalls that I may not have considered. Appreciate any comments you may have, for or against.

Happy New Year to all.

Ron

Jeff Stout · 12-28-2022, 09:54 PM

Maybe a little longer trailer with living quarters. I loved having a MH but like you said it's alot of rooms

jmcarter · 12-28-2022, 10:36 PM

How much does your trailer weigh and length?

Ronnie1858 · 12-29-2022, 09:05 AM

I have looked at a trailer with living quarters as one option. I have a 2022 F250 to pull my trailer now, and a gooseneck trailer with the car and gear in it is right at the towing capacity for my truck. It would be a little better with a bumper pull trailer, but the living space gets real cramped with that. Still, agree that route is significantly less expensive than an RV.

My trailer with car and gear weighs 8800 lbs, and it is 26 feet long.

Thanks for the replies.

Ron

jmcarter · 12-29-2022, 09:34 AM

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…

Ronnie1858 · 12-29-2022, 11:31 AM

Jim,

Thanks for the comments. Have already convinced myself that I would need a Super C diesel to do this, I think a Class A would be way too much. Am not opposed to a used RV, but there do not seem to be many used Super Cs out there right now. Most times I would use it, it would just be me in it. My wife is not a big race fan, the loud noise bothers her a lot. So, I do not need something all that big. The folks I have talked to with Class C MH tell me that they did a lot of welding of braces on the chassis to be able to pull their race trailers, but even then they are on the hairy edge. That's what steered me to the Super C.

Thanks again.

Ron

pmrphil · 12-29-2022, 02:05 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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.

12-28-2022, 08:18 PM	#1
Ronnie1858 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Candia NH Posts: 29 Likes: 2 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	To RV, or not to RV........ Would like to hear folks thoughts on this. Am thinking about buying an RV for pulling my trailer to the away races. I am too damn old to be sleeping on the trailer floor anymore. Am frankly shocked at the RV prices these days, I can buy a lot of nights in hotels for far less $$. Yet, I see that many of our fellow racers have rigs to do this, some quite large and fancy. What are the pros and cons of going this route? I have my own thoughts on this, but would like to hear from those that made the leap. Am sure there are valid reasons for doing this that I have not thought of yet, and also some pitfalls that I may not have considered. Appreciate any comments you may have, for or against. Happy New Year to all. Ron __________________ Ron Sinclair J/SA 1858

12-28-2022, 09:54 PM	#2
Jeff Stout VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: phoenix Posts: 1,469 Likes: 61 Liked 702 Times in 278 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ Maybe a little longer trailer with living quarters. I loved having a MH but like you said it's alot of rooms

12-28-2022, 10:36 PM	#3
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,236 Likes: 2,214 Liked 2,996 Times in 924 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ How much does your trailer weigh and length? __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-29-2022, 09:05 AM	#4
Ronnie1858 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Candia NH Posts: 29 Likes: 2 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ I have looked at a trailer with living quarters as one option. I have a 2022 F250 to pull my trailer now, and a gooseneck trailer with the car and gear in it is right at the towing capacity for my truck. It would be a little better with a bumper pull trailer, but the living space gets real cramped with that. Still, agree that route is significantly less expensive than an RV. My trailer with car and gear weighs 8800 lbs, and it is 26 feet long. Thanks for the replies. Ron __________________ Ron Sinclair J/SA 1858

12-29-2022, 09:34 AM	#5
jmcarter VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Hill GA (and Port Ludlow WA) Posts: 4,236 Likes: 2,214 Liked 2,996 Times in 924 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ 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… __________________ Jim Carter 2340 Super Stock 2340 SST/2340 Stock Set another place at the table

12-29-2022, 11:31 AM	#6
Ronnie1858 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Candia NH Posts: 29 Likes: 2 Liked 4 Times in 2 Posts	Re: To RV, or not to RV........ Jim, Thanks for the comments. Have already convinced myself that I would need a Super C diesel to do this, I think a Class A would be way too much. Am not opposed to a used RV, but there do not seem to be many used Super Cs out there right now. Most times I would use it, it would just be me in it. My wife is not a big race fan, the loud noise bothers her a lot. So, I do not need something all that big. The folks I have talked to with Class C MH tell me that they did a lot of welding of braces on the chassis to be able to pull their race trailers, but even then they are on the hairy edge. That's what steered me to the Super C. Thanks again. Ron __________________ Ron Sinclair J/SA 1858

12-29-2022, 02:08 PM	#8
pmrphil Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: CT Posts: 435 Likes: 1,511 Liked 326 Times in 138 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	#10
tommy d Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Indiana Posts: 815 Likes: 1,517 Liked 341 Times in 130 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?