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10-29-2018, 05:33 PM
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Windy, dirt roads, off-grid boondocking - what kind of rig should I buy?
I want to have a lot of freedom to go down bumpy dirt roads with ruts in them, sharp turns, etc. I also want space to live in because this will be my full time home. Ideally a slide out or two.
My research suggests that a Class A would give me lots of size, but no maneuverability and could end up falling off a cliff in the mountains.
A Class B looks too small to live in full time, especially with a dog and a potential partner.
A Class C doesn't seem that much different from a Class A and I'm not sure I really understand the difference between them except that Class A has a flat face and Class C has a nose.
A travel trailer plus tow vehicle worries me that the trailer might go off a cliff on a sharp turn, but I'm not sure. I've never towed anything before.
A converted schoolbus seems to be basically the same issues as a class A, except no slides but lots of windows.
Can anyone give me some advice for what to be looking for?
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10-29-2018, 05:35 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nicole14
I want to have a lot of freedom to go down bumpy dirt roads with ruts in them, sharp turns, etc. I also want space to live in because this will be my full time home. Ideally a slide out or two.
My research suggests that a Class A would give me lots of size, but no maneuverability and could end up falling off a cliff in the mountains.
A Class B looks too small to live in full time, especially with a dog and a potential partner.
A Class C doesn't seem that much different from a Class A and I'm not sure I really understand the difference between them except that Class A has a flat face and Class C has a nose.
A travel trailer plus tow vehicle worries me that the trailer might go off a cliff on a sharp turn, but I'm not sure. I've never towed anything before.
A converted schoolbus seems to be basically the same issues as a class A, except no slides but lots of windows.
Can anyone give me some advice for what to be looking for?
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10-29-2018, 05:36 PM
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You need an Earth roamer :-)
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10-29-2018, 05:42 PM
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Depending on how "off road" you are going.....you may want to eliminate anything tow-able. We own some rural land, and I've gotten stuck 4 times in the last two years with our camper attached to our 4WD Tundra (with M&S tires). All 4 times I was able to easily drive out once I unhooked the camper. People underestimate how much of an anchor a trailer is when you are in muddy conditions.
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10-29-2018, 05:49 PM
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Not all great boondocking spots are on the kind of roads you envision, especially in the West. We've found some beauties for our 40' motorhome. Get the RV you'd be comfortable living in and you'll find your spot.
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10-29-2018, 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by weredoingit
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How do these handle turns?
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10-29-2018, 05:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Unicorn Driver
You need an Earth roamer :-)
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Sadly I do not have a million dollars. And for that much, I'd at least want a slide...
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10-29-2018, 06:15 PM
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2011 Silverado 2500HD, diesel, 4x4,crew cab, 8' bed
Palomino Puma 253FBS (27' 5er) & '94 19' Class B
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10-29-2018, 06:23 PM
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That Unimog is mental.
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10-29-2018, 09:54 PM
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10-29-2018, 10:16 PM
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Phoenix cruiser on 4x4 chassis.
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10-30-2018, 02:34 AM
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Windy, rutted dirt roads pretty much dictates 4x4 which eliminates class As. There are a few class B (Winnebago Revel, Roadtrek Adventurous) and at least one class C (Dynamax Isata 5) that can be had with 4x4.
Otherwise a 4x4 truck with a rugged trailer around 25ft is probably the most bang for the buck.
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10-30-2018, 03:02 AM
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Likely 4x4 truck with a TT with high clearance / flipped axle.
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2011 Tiffin Phaeton 40QTH (Cummins ISC/Freightliner)
Flat towing a modified 2005 Jeep (Rubicon Wrangler)
Previously a 2002 Fleetwood Pace Arrow 37A and a 1995 Safari Trek 2830.
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10-30-2018, 07:42 AM
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A 4x4 truck will just get your trailer farther from help before getting stuck...
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