Have you thought about looking at the 30.1? This model has most of its storage in the bedroom. Basically there is a full dresser/closet type set up. They layout is much different than the 29.2 and we didn't like it but you might prefer the storage option. You will lose the large outside storage in the back with this model since the bedroom is on a slide. This was something that we were not willing to give up.
Us either -- that's why we can't really consider the 30.1 -- otherwise, it would definitely be "the one". But we want to carry our bikes and take-apart kayak in that large outside storage "garage" that only the two 29 models have.
The 29.2 has two large cabinets over the bed that are very deep and then there are two "closets" on each side of the bed that can be used for hanging and folded items. Then there are the "nightstand" type drawers. My husband and I travel with our 3 dogs and that's it. We don't use a lot of the storage on the inside but we only go for 3-4 days at a time. For us there was plenty of storage for us and some friends. The storage in the 29.2 is spread around the coach which is nice if you have guests sleeping with you. Most of the storage is in the bedroom with the 30.1 which we didn't like if we had overnight guests.
That wouldn't be an issue for us because we won't be having overnight guests. We don't have kids and never really travel with other couples. But I think the key is that you're only going for 3-4 days at a time, and thus would only need a small quantity of clothing and all for one season. Think about packing a suitcase for a short trip vs. packing up your entire clothes closet to move from your home. Obviously we will pare down as much as possible, within reason, but we don't want to have to find a laundromat every couple of days b/c we have so few clothes onboard.
I don't drive our RV, I just don't feel comfortable. My husband says it drives very much like a car though. He does have some trouble when its super windy though. From the passenger view the pedals seem very high and I don't think there would be a problem for a shorter driver.
Thanks -- that's good to know. I wouldn't feel comfortable
not being able to drive my RV. When we had a sailboat and took classes, they really emphasized that both should be able to "drive" the boat in case one took sick onboard; or worst case, fell overboard. The latter is not an issue in an RV, thankfully, but getting sick can happen to anyone. It would stink to be stuck somewhere and unable to drive home or to a medical facility, if your husband got really sick. Not as likely with short trips, but since we'll be full-timing, something I wouldn't feel comfortable with if I could not drive the rig at least in a pinch. So I am going to have to get over my fears and at least test drive the ones we are seriously considering.
Thanks again for the information!
Emily