RV's, 5th Wheels, Trailers, Toy Boxes AND The Boss

Bill

We spent 2 years on the road in a class A 36 ft no slides. I prefer the class A for the type of travel we did. When I stopped there was no set up. I could drive at any time and the wife could walk back and get me some refreshment ( not a beer of course , because we all know that drinking and driving is a no no ) Everything in moderation. She could sight see or sleep. Great for both of us. If you plan on just going somewhere and setting up for an extended period than a 5th wheel might be the answer since you can leave the unit parked. Get a good sam membership. I think that is the name . Look up resales for rv park spots across the country. Similar to time shares and unless things have changed will save you loads on park fees, but you have to move weekly.
We hauled a car. I saw one trailer that had 2 levels. He pulled in his boss hoss, pushed a button and up it went , giving him enough room to park a 4 wheel drive under it. Fully enclosed. Now that was cool. That was about 7 years ago at Fox,s RV park and river bar on the river north of parker arizona. Both Spencer (park owner) and the guy with the trailer had Boss Hoss bikes. First time I had ever seen or heard of these bikes. Ah. yes we all remember our first time. The trailer guy had a bus worth a million canadian or u.s. I forget . But whenever the bike was outside the bus would not even get a glance. If you get a chance stop in at fox,s. A biker friendly place and say that( Seedo bill ) said to drop in. We rented water craft under the palm tree there for 2 summers. I wonder if there is a thread of memory left from that life. Anyway Im off topic. The thing now is having a slide, regardless of class A or 5th wheel. The ones without are still fine but to be" in "a slide is a must. All pricing is relavent . As far as diesel or gas , that's really a personal choice. Our gas model would only do 15 mph up long grades, without killing it , on many occasions. Cruising speed 50 to 60 on average. A real nice site seeing speed well out of the danger zone for gauking. Milage about 8mpg if I remember right. You will never reget this lifestyle or type of holiday.

Bill

Kaveman,

We have a 15 year old Winnie, 33'class A, old but in great shape and I bought it 5 years ago for $15M......this will be our 6th year, 5 Sturgis, 3 BH rallies, 2 Florida trips + a few shorter trips. After last summer, we figured our saving in rates between campgrounds and room rates had paid for the MH in total.

With a 454 it pulls great, but the fuel mileage is poor, about 5 to 6 pulling a 16' enclosed. If you're just starting, there are a lot of these older coaches around that are inexpensive and easy to find parts for. Once you get into sliders and diesels, you get into much higher maintenance coasts should something go south, and facitlities are harder to find that can work on them. Only thing we miss once in a great while is a "driver" if we're someplace and the weather is crappy.

As far as the lifestyle, I would much rather take the motorhome and trailer to an event than stay in a hotel/motel.........the average RVer is a lot of fun and the atmosphere is always laid back and festive....every day is a party :lol: In addition, your scooter has a garage EVERY night 8)

Tim

We started RVing in 72 to go dirt bike riding with the kids and friends. I have several Motor Homes and I do prefer them to pulling a trailer. Main reason is I never know what I am going to tow, weather be a jeep, Bikes, boat, Snowmobiles or just go to the snow to ski. The Motor home for me is much more conferrable than any Motel room plus they are just great to drive. I have thought about getting a new Pusher but I just can't get my wife pumped up for it because our 34' Bounder is still like new. I have taken it to Sturgis 4 times and one year had a bunch of Boss Hoss owners stay with me.

Adrian



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