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CharlesinGA · 09-26-2020, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CC38EL

We've done both ways and what we found is that if you are the kind of RVer that 'sets up', a car is handy in the sense that you don't have to unhook or put stuff away to go somewhere.

If you are the kind that keeps it simple and doesn't get out a lot of stuff (meaning you don't have to put things away to drive around) then having just the RV is fine.

For some reason, we can't get to the 'simple' setup.

As a matter of note, we just finished camping in the mountains of NC. We setup and didn't go anywhere. A smaller 24 foot Winnebago across from us did the simple setup and they were gone a lot.

Didn't seem to hold them back at all.

I found the same issues, You get to the site, hook up the cord, put out the slide and later, or the next day want to go riding, to the museum, whatever, and even if you keep it simple, you are stuck with a full takedown of power cord, slide, full walkaround of storage doors for closed and locked, everything inside stowed, etc. It is a bunch of work to just go for a few hours and return.

I made a trip to the Black Hills and rented a car for three days. Enter$urprise sure does think a lot of them. I made tons of phone calls, nothing else at all available in the area.

Have sold the Winnebago View and have a Diesel pickup and trailer now.

Charles

Bobby F · 09-26-2020, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fishpeddler

BobbyF can't quite read the brand on the bike, what is that?

Honda PCX 150.

xrcris · 09-27-2020, 07:29 PM

For the OP, yeah totally do-able. Prior to my lil C, we had a 27' bunkhouse TT that would get all decked out when we'd stay in one place for awhile. Now, we're moving pretty much every day or two. It's nothing to move the ez-up a foot away from the MH to run to town for dinner or to see the local sights. We take bikes if the local area is close and the weather good, so depending on your comfort with that type of travel, and E-bike might be a good compromise.

franklin99 · 09-29-2020, 04:32 PM

We went a year without the toad and found that it was a hassle to unhook the hoses and pull out of the RV spot and have to do it all over again when you return. It also does not allow you to go to your favorite fishing spot you could get to in a car. We bought the toad and haven't looked backed since.

Michael1955 · 09-29-2020, 08:14 PM

You can do just fine in a Class C with no toad. Of course, the shorter the better for getting around. Many of the National Parks have limited pull-over spots for the longer rigs, but if you're 24 to 27 ft, you should be okay for the most part. Time of year you visit plays huge part too. I travelled last Fall, after mid-September. No crowds, or traffic issues, at all.

I hit about a dozen Indian Casinos last Fall on my journey out west. All offered ample parking room. In fact, some RVers opted to leave their rig in the Lot and check-in to the Hotel (if Casino had one), likely just to indulge themselves completely, for a few days. After a few weeks on the road, a luxurious 30-minute Hot Shower is hard to pass up!!!

There are many Casinos that offer overnight boon docking and/or camp sites. Route 66 Hotel/Casino/Campground is great example. There's a book you can buy, Casino Camping, to help with finding them.

Bill Gail · 11-01-2020, 02:44 PM

In our case , we use our 24' class C in many different ways .

So we keep our options open .

At times we go without anything in tow . At our length we can take it pretty much anywhere with roads and with no slides and leaving the awning closed it's a quick breakdown . At other times we tow our 17' ski boat , the Harley on a 8' trailer , a Suzuki Samurai 4 down or the MGB on an aluminum trailer.

I have reinforced the frame and beefed up the suspension , but I still limit the tow weight of anything we pull to under 3K .

We live in the Pacific NW so anywhere we go usually involves crossing a mountain pass . With the small coach and the V10 we don't see any significant impact to performance or mpg when towing or not.

Once you decide how you want to use the MH everything will fall into place. To make the experience fun it has to work for you.

tucsonbarney · 11-02-2020, 01:53 AM

Bill,

One of the unexpected pleasures of getting this MH is experiencing the camaraderie of the RV community. Thanks so much for your reply. I'm leaning toward a motorcycle rack and ramp for the rear bumper. Getting around in national parks and making quick zips to nearby stores ought to be easy that way. Inclement weather? Heck, we’re retired. We’ll just hang out a while.

Thanks again for responding,
Tucson Barney

Bill Gail · 11-02-2020, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by tucsonbarney

Bill,

One of the unexpected pleasures of getting this MH is experiencing the camaraderie of the RV community. Thanks so much for your reply. I'm leaning toward a motorcycle rack and ramp for the rear bumper. Getting around in national parks and making quick zips to nearby stores ought to be easy that way. Inclement weather? Heck, we’re retired. We’ll just hang out a while.

Thanks again for responding,
Tucson Barney

TB , Welcome to the family.

Just a heads up . Be aware , a Class C rear bumper is at best " decorative " . I wouldn't hang anything on it .

A hitch mount motorcycle rack is the way to go.

Johnynorthla · 11-03-2020, 05:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bill Gail

TB , Welcome to the family.

Just a heads up . Be aware , a Class C rear bumper is at best " decorative " . I wouldn't hang anything on it .

A hitch mount motorcycle rack is the way to go.

I agree! Mine had cracked welds on all the mounts. I had it re-welded, reinforced and a special bracket made for my tire carrier !

tucsonbarney · 11-03-2020, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill Gail

TB , Welcome to the family.

Just a heads up . Be aware , a Class C rear bumper is at best " decorative " . I wouldn't hang anything on it .

A hitch mount motorcycle rack is the way to go.

Thanks, BG. I did notice that the bumper was pretty light gauge. Will check into a hitch mount.

Best regards,
Barney

cbigham · 11-09-2020, 07:39 PM

A few years back I sold our 40 ft diesel funmover. (We're dirt bikers..at least I am) and bought a starflyte 21 ft motorhome at a cheap price. We wanted to get into smaller campgrounds and areas we couldn't get with the 40 ft. Had a great time. Camped at Great Basin and Glacier a few years back. Little starflyte was one tough, well insulated easy driving motorhome. Loved it. Didn't bring the toad that trip. Used that starflyte as a van. We'd show up at a hike trail parking area early. Eat breakfast in the starflyte. As it warmed up, others arrived, we hit the trail.

To do that well we didnt hook up. Only dump, refill. Also you need to keep EVERYTHING ship shape and ready to sail with minimal warning, hassle. I liked it. Swmbo doesnt operate that way. Most times we bring jeep, and a dual sport motorcycle hanging off it. We sold the cramped starflyte and got a 23u thor. Best compromise. These days ifni go out alone, or dirt bike with friends,motorhome and motorcycle on back. Wife and family? Jeep as well. Situational.

Phil G. · 11-10-2020, 11:43 AM

We do not tow because we have only a small Class C (24 feet) and we like to explore/visit areas as if we were turtles - with our home with us at all times. We like a refrigerator, air conditioning, heating, comfortable seats, and a bathroom we trust ... with us everywhere, including in parking lots and at trail heads.

At hookup campsites we find it's far easier to be nimble with the RV by making only one hookup - the electrical. We use the tanks at full hookup campsites just like we would when drycamping. We use the grey, black, and fresh water tanks and get out the hoses to empty/fill them only every few days - even at full hookup sites. We sometimes don't even put out the awning.

We like to keep it simple when relaxing on RV trips. However we're not full-timers and our longest trip has only been about 10 weeks.

tucsonbarney · 11-11-2020, 02:17 AM

This was helpful, Phil. Esp. the one hookup point.

Thanks,
Barney

paddykern · 11-11-2020, 05:37 AM

Three years ago bought a small class C (B+), 22 foot long, no slides.
Bought small so we can and have driven and parked everywhere without problems.
Never hook up to water or sewer.
Converted 30 amp cord to 20 amp cord to make it easier to plug and unplug.
Nothing ever outside except chairs.
We are always ready to roll at a moments notice.
Takedown and setup takes all of 2 minutes.

Normal Maine vacation is to:
Wake up at campground.
Make coffee.
Take a shower.
Drive to beach.
Cook breakfast.
Spend day at beach.
Drive to dinner.
Back to campground for the night.
Repeat.
Sometimes go back out for ice cream.

Everything is always with us.