Class C or Travel Trailer

[Retired and Happy (Ken) 101]

We have had four Class A MH's, 28', 37', 37', and 37'.  Also a Class C 18.5' in a previous life.  All gassers. All bought used.  All except the Class C towed a cargo trailer.  Maybe a one MPG difference without the trailer and not running the generator.  We would have nothing but a MH for many of the reasons stated above.  We have rented but never towed a car.  We take our GC in the trailer to every Fort visit.  And DW has driven a van to our last two destinations for convenience in taking the kids and their wheelchairs to local events/attractions.

 

Class C's have come a LONG way since our 75 ElDorado, and they are made MUCH longer, too.  We had a 9" B/W DC TV that we connected to a mobile antenna I rigged on the side of the MH.  Two kids slept on the dinette/bed, and DW and i slept with the baby in the king sized cabover.  The bath was I believe called a wet bath so we had to stow the TP when we showered.

 

The conveniences of todays MH's really makes them the only choice for us.  We hope you find the unit you want and it more than serves your purpose.

[ftwildernessguy 778]

I am a TT devotee. I like that I can buy a new trailer without having to go thru the expense of buying a truck, too. And if I need a new truck, I can keep the trailer. I don't have an extra motor vehicle to maintain, or two if you include a toad. If my truck breaks down, I am not having to stay in a motel while it is getting repaired. As far as using the bathroom or kitchen at a rest stop, why can't i do the same? I just get out of the truck and walk back. I like the relative ease of dropping the trailer at the campsite and having my vehicle available to me. To me, having a vehicle sit in my driveway waiting for my next camping trip is a waste of money, not to mention it isn't really good for the engine, transmission and seals to sit idle for long periods of time. There is no way the maintenance is the same for both if you consider things beyond the appliances and structure both a TT and MOHO have in common.

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

As far as using the bathroom or kitchen at a rest stop, why can't i do the same? I just get out of the truck and walk back.

Apparently you missed the "in the pouring rain" part. LOL. But yes, I agree with all of your points, and that's why we sold the moho and got a TT. The only thing I really dislike about the TT is the length can make backing a real trick.

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[ftwildernessguy 778]

Apparently you missed the "in the pouring rain" part. LOL. But yes, I agree with all of your points, and that's why we sold the moho and got a TT. The only thing I really dislike about the TT is the length can make backing a real trick.

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I don't worry about rain.

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

1) get out of truck in pouring rain

2) escort wife and one dog under umbrella to TT door

3) unlock door and extend step without shifting umbrella

4) help wife and dog in

5) return to truck for second dog and deliver to TT

6) unlock electrical cord compartment

7) pull enough cord to reach bed of truck

open tonneau

9) plug TT into generator

10) attempt to start generator while holding umbrella or put the darn thing up since you're soaked through already

11) go to the door of TT to tell wife turn off the AC switch until the generator is running (!)

12) go actually start the generator now that there's no load on it

13) break out a lawn chair and sit outside until the rain stops and you drip dry 'cause mama ain't letting you drip all over her floor.

A moho can be nice.

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[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

1) get out of truck in pouring rain 2) escort wife and one dog under umbrella to TT door 3) unlock door and extend step without shifting umbrella 4) help wife and dog in 5) return to truck for second dog and deliver to TT 6) unlock electrical cord compartment 7) pull enough cord to reach bed of truck open tonneau 9) plug TT into generator 10) attempt to start generator while holding umbrella or put the darn thing up since you're soaked through already 11) go to the door of TT to tell wife turn off the AC switch until the generator is running (!) 12) go actually start the generator now that there's no load on it 13) break out a lawn chair and sit outside until the rain stops and you drip dry 'cause mama ain't letting you drip all over her floor. A moho can be nice. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

What is #8?

 

Moho in the pouring rain ...

 

1.  Back into site.

2.  Start generator.

3.  Turn on AC.

4.  Nap until the rain stops before spending 20 minutes or less setting up.

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

A tonneau is a truck bed cover.

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[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

A tonneau is a truck bed cover. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

 

Thanks.  I can't see your #8.

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

Mine is just like this:

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[CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547]

Nice!

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

I like it. Nearly water tight too, so it makes up for the really limited basement space in the TT.

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[ftwildernessguy 778]

I have seen people pull into the Fort and not leave the MOHO for days. Why bother?

[Daverene 14]

I have seen people pull into the Fort and not leave the MOHO for days. Why bother?

Ya and at dark all you see is the blue glow of a tv

[LONE-STAR 370]

I am a TT devotee. I like that I can buy a new trailer without having to go thru the expense of buying a truck, too. And if I need a new truck, I can keep the trailer. I don't have an extra motor vehicle to maintain, or two if you include a toad. If my truck breaks down, I am not having to stay in a motel while it is getting repaired. As far as using the bathroom or kitchen at a rest stop, why can't i do the same? I just get out of the truck and walk back. I like the relative ease of dropping the trailer at the campsite and having my vehicle available to me. To me, having a vehicle sit in my driveway waiting for my next camping trip is a waste of money, not to mention it isn't really good for the engine, transmission and seals to sit idle for long periods of time. There is no way the maintenance is the same for both if you consider things beyond the appliances and structure both a TT and MOHO have in common.

That's why we have always gone with trailers. But I admit a motor home sounds nice untill I think about how little the motor would get run and I just dont want the headache.

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

I was talking to the guys at the RV repair shop who put the new tires on our TT about getting a class C. They really discouraged it unless it was a Jayco (repair shop has no affiliation eith Jayco). Apparently most class C's are built on ambulance type frame. They are constantly repairing people's Class C's.

[arthuruscg 34]

The truck/van would be sitting just as much for us as a class C. We both have commuter cars. And I can do anything a 1/2 ton truck can do with the Subaru and the utility trailer. Also it is easier on the back.

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[arthuruscg 34]

I was talking to the guys at the RV repair shop who put the new tires on our TT about getting a class C. They really discouraged it unless it was a Jayco (repair shop has no affiliation eith Jayco). Apparently most class C's are built on ambulance type frame. They are constantly repairing people's Class C's.

Most are built on a 350 chassis. A 450 chassis would provide extra weight capacity and cooling systems.

Ford makes specific ambulance and Motor home/cut away frames.

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[LONE-STAR 370]

I can do anything a 1/2 ton truck can do with the Subaru and the utility trailer.

That may be a little bit of wishfull thinking. The ratings on a F-150 and a Subaru are a little different.

[Santa ... Shannon 160]

...and I think you'd be surprised how comfortable the interior and ride of some 1/2 tons can be. My Toyota Tundra Crewmax has a more ample backseat than my old DeVille did, the dash looks more Lexus than U-Haul, and the ride is never harsh and just gets smoother with weight in the bed or towing. The big problem with using it as a daily driver is the mileage, @14 in town 19 highway 9.5 towing. But we don't put a lot of miles on our vehicles.

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[arthuruscg 34]

That may be a little bit of wishfull thinking. The ratings on a F-150 and a Subaru are a little different.

 

This is manly comparing what people put in the bed of a F150 and what I put in the bed of the trailer.  If I was talking about the F150 towing, there is no comparison. Most crew cab F150 4x2 short bed top out at 1.7K  payload capacity, 4x4 1.5k.  I have towed that plenty of times with the Subaru. It is rated at 2.7K towing with trailer brakes.

 

When ever I see and F150 riding on the bump stops, it is wishful thinking.

 

When I am done with the house work, I unhitch, and get 27mpg, a nice smooth ride and can have fun on the back roads.  If any think with a solid axle thinks the can keep up on the clover leafs, come to VA, they put the expansion joins at angles to the direction of travel.

[arthuruscg 34]

I preferred towing the TT with the ford van then the F150. At the same speeds the van swayed less, the passengers had a ton more room and the ice lasted longer since the coolers were out of the sun and in the AC.  The truck has a much longer over hang then the vans, expains why small trailer movements provided a much longer lever to upset the chassis. I hope the new Transit can live up the the Econoline history.

[YodaGirl 13]

Well, we settled our dilemma. Mom and Dad were going to trade n their TT for a new one, so they sold theirs to us. Now, to get a better tow vehicle...

[momof3kids-Yvonne 596]

Well, we settled our dilemma. Mom and Dad were going to trade n their TT for a new one, so they sold theirs to us. Now, to get a better tow vehicle...

Congratulations on your new to you TT!

[dblr....Rennie 224]

Well, we settled our dilemma. Mom and Dad were going to trade n their TT for a new one, so they sold theirs to us. Now, to get a better tow vehicle...

 

Congrats on getting the TT now the fun begins for a truck, don't be afraid to buy more truck then you need it might payoff in the long run.

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Well, we settled our dilemma. Mom and Dad were going to trade n their TT for a new one, so they sold theirs to us. Now, to get a better tow vehicle...

 

Congrats!