OT: Motorhome discussion.

[doggystyle]

Gas or diesel and what is the sweet spot for length. Also will tow a vehicle.

 

[The Peeper]

Please stay out of the left lane...........

 

[bolddogge]

I need a little more information to answer the length question, but if you're planning to tow a vehicle, don't get a gas burner. I can't answer the length question without knowing how many beds you need. What vehicle do you plan to tow?

 

[thatsbaseball]

Two people but want comfort. Towing a Honda CRV class vehicle.

 

[doggystyle]

Will need to sleep 6 and tow a compact suv.

 

[Hugh's Burner Phone]

Need a short bathrobe and cigar for when the *******'s full.

 

[Baddmann]

We started with a bumper pull and worked up to 45ft diesel pusher.
After towing things with a gas truck and then switching to diesel we skipped gas RV. They don’t handle as well, can’t go as far because of mileage and fuel tank size, and struggle with mountains.
I probably drive faster than I should, so that’s another reason to buy diesel.

We wrote down several items that we had to have as we traveled and upgraded each time to get them.
1. Washer/dryer
2. No propane
3. Outdoor entertainment
4. Bath and 1/2
Etc

Also, I have purchased locally and nationwide(Orlando and Seattle). Just search RV trader for a deal and don’t be afraid to make low offers. You’ll be surprised.

We park by Dudy Noble for baseball and football and also go on vacations. We love it.

 

[bolddogge]

2 people can do just fine in a 24 foot C class. Sleeping 6 in most RV is going to be tough unless it's 2 adults and 4 smaller kids. Most RV's are not set up like bunkhouse travel trailers - even class A's. Most class A's have a king or queen in the back over the engine, a fold out couch and a dinette that converts ro a bed. Most converted dinettes are on the short side. My teenage son that's about 5'9" sleeps in ours diagonally, but can seep straight on the couch. As far as towing, just be sure the hitch is rated for the weight you'll be pulling. Jeeps and CRV's are the easiest to set up. But if you have 6 people....

 

[Dawgbite]

Really depends on your budget and your use. I've owned both and bought both new and used. I'd rather have a new gas coach as opposed to a comparably priced diesel that's going to be 6-10 years old. Once they are parked there isn't a lot of difference between a modern gas coach and a diesel coach. If your use is tailgating, the occasional trip to the Gulf and the yearly trip to the Smokey's, buy gas and spend the rest of your money on fuel and trips. If you are really traveling, moving weekly, and climbing the Rockies, spend the extra on the diesel. The floor plan and livability is the main concern, you're going to live in it hundreds of hours for every single hour you drive. That being said, diesels ride and drive better.

 

[Dawgbite]

Most gas coaches are rated to tow 5000lbs depending on Gross Vehicle Weight. Most diesel coaches are rated to tow 10,000lbs with some rated to tow 15,000-25,000.

 

[Dawgzillatron]

I have been researching a lot myself. I found a website www.MHSRV.com that has a huge selections and they have the best prices I have found. Over 120 million in inventory in Texas. Worth a look. Just a heads up. Place is like a resort

 

[PhredPhantom]

If you want information about vehicles that you will be towing, here is a useful LINK.

It has downloadable pdf files, one for each year, going back to 1990. We tow a 2012 Ford F-150 4WD pickup (because that's what I already had) and I was pleased to see that there are no restrictions on towing speed or distance and it does not require inconvenient things like having to stop at certain intervals to start the engine of the towed vehicle to circulate to cool the automatic transmission fluid. Some vehicles do have similar or other restrictions that have to be accounted for. Some of these restrictions can be inconvenient to say the least.

Also, I would be recommend a diesel engine for towing a vehicle. It just has the power you need and the mileage is much better. We take ours to most football games and baseball games at MSU (we have MSU RV parking passes) and we took it out to Omaha the last time the Dawgs were there. Fun times.

Edited for readability

 

[IrondawgDMD]

I’ve had both gas and a diesel pusher. Definitely if planning on pulling a vehicle or traveling the mountains you want the diesel.

I also have a family of six. As the kids got older(past 14) they dreaded our trips in the RV. It was a bummer because they couldn’t wait to go at early ages. We’ve decided to not get another until they are all out of the house and it’s just the wife and me. Then we are going back to my all time favorite of anything we’ve owned, the Airstream. Best thing we’ve ever owned. Build quality on that thing was amazing. Never had to do anything to it unlike the others.

Good luck!!!!