Skippityboo
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I wanted to ask you experienced fulltimers why & how you decided on your motor home ...
I have two months to research, find & buy an RV for full time living (with an extra month to live / pack / fix any issues) before I have to leave the bitter cold of Illinois and follow the weather south.
I have lived in an RV full time once before, for around 6 months, but I didn't really deal with the buying / choice side of things. (meaning I'm familiar with waste disposal, size constraints etc, but not too familiar with driving one or fixing engines).
Yes, I understand its personal choice and floor plans etc ... but Why did you choose the type of motor home you live in now?
Originally I was looking at Class C's
- Easier to drive (I'm familiar with driving a truck)
- Easier to find someone to repair them engine wise (there is a ford dealer in every town)
- More indoor storage (I plan to use the above cab bunk for storage)
- More choice in the 30 foot or less rigs
However I just read that Class A's have ...
- Bigger everything (wheels, Axels, breaks, higher GVWR & GCWR, engines)
- More open floor plans (you can turn the front seats round for chairs)
- Tow and stop better
- Better views
- Higher gas/diesel mileage
Is there anything else on either category I should consider?
I'd really appreciate the advice from people who do this full time, as this is a HOME not a weekend jaunt.
I have two months to research, find & buy an RV for full time living (with an extra month to live / pack / fix any issues) before I have to leave the bitter cold of Illinois and follow the weather south.
I have lived in an RV full time once before, for around 6 months, but I didn't really deal with the buying / choice side of things. (meaning I'm familiar with waste disposal, size constraints etc, but not too familiar with driving one or fixing engines).
Yes, I understand its personal choice and floor plans etc ... but Why did you choose the type of motor home you live in now?
Originally I was looking at Class C's
- Easier to drive (I'm familiar with driving a truck)
- Easier to find someone to repair them engine wise (there is a ford dealer in every town)
- More indoor storage (I plan to use the above cab bunk for storage)
- More choice in the 30 foot or less rigs
However I just read that Class A's have ...
- Bigger everything (wheels, Axels, breaks, higher GVWR & GCWR, engines)
- More open floor plans (you can turn the front seats round for chairs)
- Tow and stop better
- Better views
- Higher gas/diesel mileage
Is there anything else on either category I should consider?
I'd really appreciate the advice from people who do this full time, as this is a HOME not a weekend jaunt.