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07-25-2017, 06:32 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Seeing the USA
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Buy the larger MH. Up to 35', you will fit in most CG's. Buying your last MH first is a good idea. You will never regret the extra room!
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Neal and Deb + Mya and Gizmo, the pup's
2003 Winnebago Sightseer 30B
May the roads rise up to meet you, May the winds be always at your back...
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07-25-2017, 06:36 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Temecula, CA
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If you really need to convince yourself take 2 weekends back to back and rent one of each.
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07-25-2017, 06:38 AM
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Location: Arkansas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by pplwizard
If you really need to convince yourself take 2 weekends back to back and rent one of each.
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Unfortunately, it's not an option in my rural neck of the woods.
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07-25-2017, 06:47 AM
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We struggled with this decision as well and ended up with a 31' class A. After living in it for almost a year and traveling for 9 months of that, we have concluded that this size was a good compromise for us (we leaned toward shorter and smaller). Comfort for full time living but more selection in campsites than longer rigs that we were encouraged to consider by others when we asked advice. Please look at carrying capacity and ability to tow the weight you want. We looked at no less than 3000 lbs NCC (after options) and 4000 lbs towing. On this rig, we reached capacity on the front axle so that has further limited our ability to carry (or remodel) as much as we might like. Also, double slides in the front are fantastic for opening up your living area. I originally didn't want more slides for things to maintain or potential for breaking but it's made all the difference! We also love not having a full wall slide on the hookup (driver's) side allowing us to fit in tighter spots by positioning posts etc. between the two slides. So much we could share but it depends on whether your goals and desires are similar to ours! And I agree with others who say only experience will tell you what works for you and it can change over time. Which doesn't help your current decision much but it's another thing to consider on such a big purchase. Good luck!
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2017 Newmar Bay Star 3009
2014 Honda CRV
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07-25-2017, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ & Plover, WI
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I can't imagine what it would be like in a 27' MH with two poodles, especially on a wet weekend. To me, that would be close to cruel punishment for you and the dogs. We love our dog as I am sure you do as well, however, both of you need space and so do the dogs. A used 34-35' Class A with a single slide would provide the needed space and a much more enjoyable experience for all. It would be more likely to have the towing capacity necessary to pull your Jeep and also more storage. We had a 34' Adventurer that my wife said handled like her suburban only bigger. Good Luck
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2013 43 QGP Allegro Bus ( SOLD )
2013 Avalanche
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07-25-2017, 08:20 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2014
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We have a 30'er and pull into Taco Bell, drive down dirt roads, parking lots and pretty much wherever we would take a car. There are exceptions but my point is 32 is only getting troublesome when the toad is hooked up.
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2007 Monaco Diplomat 40 PDQ
TOAD 2012 Cadillac SRX 4
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07-25-2017, 07:09 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Surprise, AZ
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I have a 27' Class A and really like it. Having said that, if I was buying another motorhome, I would go with the 32' because it probably includes a couch. I miss a couch when I go RVing.
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2013 Itasca Sunstar 26HE
Firestone Airbags, Hellwig front/rear Anti-Sway Bars,
Rear Trac Bar, Safe-T-Plus, and 480 watt solar system.
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07-25-2017, 07:31 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: New Smyrna Beach Fl
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Last year We went in looking at a 1 year old 25' Vegas doing research for about a year it is the 2 of us and a retired Greyhound. Took it out for a test drive and to me was just ok bathroom very small and awkward could work with bedroom and kitchen but was tight. Just before we were ready to sign the papers my Wife saw a 1 year old Windsport 27k (actually 29') on lot took it out for a test drive feel in love with the full wall slide king size bed and a normal size RV batroom Tore up the papers on Vegas purchased Windsport for same price after 2 hours of negotiating and started to walk out. We are glad we changed to the bigger RV
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Forest River
2016 GTS 2800QSF
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07-25-2017, 07:38 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Tiffin Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Fishers, IN
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Get the bigger coach and for all the reasons mentioned above. And as a previous owner of an FR3 30DS I can tell you it drove well, pulled well, and was plenty comfortable for our family of five even on multi week trips. We sold ours to simply move into diesel pushers and to add a few more feet. The FR3 seemed a perfect length to break me in to the world of Class A RVing after 10+ yrs of TT and 5th wheels. I like others advice too to find a gently used coach of that length just a few years old. Safe travels.
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2013 Honda CrV
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07-25-2017, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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We went through this same process. Thought we wanted a smaller new coach. Found a great deal on a used 37ft coach, with the floor plan we truly enjoy. Consider used. We found that our new to us 2004 National Sea Breeze handled better and was quieter than the 2017 new coach we had driven. Realizing we were going to have work to do on either coach. We felt better putting our money into a used coach. Have a blessed time on the road.
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07-25-2017, 09:27 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
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We drove a 2011 Winnebago Vista 26P for 5 years and now have a 2016 Winnebago Vista 30T. We put 30,000 miles on the 27' coach and enjoyed it a lot, but finally started feeling cramped. The 31' coach is perfect for us in almost every respect. We primitive camp a lot and have had to pass up a few spaces we probably could have parked the smaller coach in, but we have been able to park in all the campgrounds we have attempted so far. We would not go larger. I have to tell you that we looked at several Thor and Forest River models and are very happy that we stayed with Winnebago.
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07-26-2017, 07:04 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Brighton, MI
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Our 1st MH was a used 31' Bounder, no slides. We never intended to keep it long term. Try it and see if we liked doing the MH thing. If not, sell it and move on. If we did like it buy something newer and bigger. The Bounder was a good MH and was in great shape but after living in it for 2 months in FL it got awful small. So we decided to move up. Found a 35' Adventurer with 2 slides. It has a better chassis so handles much better on the road. Also a lot more room with the slides out, don't feel as cramped when living in it for months. If we get stuck with a small site temporarily it's totally usable with 1 or both slides in. Not the best but doable for an overnight stop.
If pulling a toad fueling can be an issue no matter the length. Sure the longer it is the harder it may be. Just need to take a good look before pulling in someplace. If I pull in can I maneuver my way out without unhooking the toad. If not, find another place.
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2003 Winnebago Adventurer 35U, Workhorse W22
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07-26-2017, 03:59 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Rockwall, TX
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+1 for buying used and going bigger. Even if you're not sure you'll like the RV experience, you're MORE LIKELY to enjoy it in a bigger rig. We just graduated from a 25' Class C to a 31' Class A and it's ten times better. Both were used, so we didn't feel like we'd take a big hit if we got something we didn't like. Just budget a few thousand for maintenance right away and you won't regret it.
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07-26-2017, 04:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2012
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Another thing that is not mentioned is intended usage. None of the 3 units you are looking at are something I would buy for full timing. They are designed for the few weekends, holidays and a couple of weeks vacation folks. I assume that is what you are planning on.
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