Enjoyed your video. We knew this information about motor homes prior to buying our first Class C and our current Class A. It’s just my wife and I traveling now. As another poster said, I drive no more than 62 miles per hour and leave a significant distance between me and the vehicle ahead. After 40,000 miles of driving motor homes in this manner, have to say that I don’t feel unsafe in my rig. Of course there is always the chance of being invited in a crash but that is the risk we’re willing to take. Statistically, our chances of a crash in a motor home is significantly less than a daily driver. You can be the safest driver in the world driving a vehicle with the highest crash test rating and still die in a crash going around the corner to get ice cream. I believe the folks towing travel trailer/fifth wheels at 75 MPH in the left lane, with the family on board, are at far more risk than I am. A lot of these people make up the “I don’t even know it’s back there” crowd. Bottom line is, when we’re leave the house for a trip, that’s when vacation begins. Part of the vacation is the drive and therefore, we’re in no rush, we take our time and drive as safely as possible. Safe travels to all.
I disagree on class As being a death trap. Any vehicle can be a death trap if the driver is careless. That being said, besides the front cap, Class As are built on a frame and the base of our seat belts are anchored to the frame. We usually travel at 60 mph and feel very safe driving it down the road. In rain, we are unaffected while little cars beside us struggle and cower. Travel trailers have their own dangers, carbon monoxide poisoning. Fire. Severe weather danger, and more! Thanks for expressing your thoughts, and happy camping!
Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion. I hope people read it to get the full and valid spectrum on the issue. It’s a topic worthy of discussion . As I said I LOVE class As and will consider one again when it’s primarily just the wife and I. They have a lot of advantages and frankly are beautiful.
@@TreeTalkerTheTraveler I agree the safety issues should be addressed, but it would make these vehicles even more expensive than they already are. But certainly you need to do what's best for your family's needs and safety!
This pertains to mostly the stick and staple industry builds. The actual bus builds are much safer. Prevost is the safest bus on the road. If you're going to RV in a Class A, do it in a bus and not a stick and staple build.
Agree. The bus builds are safer (referred to them as more high end Class As in video). They are just not as many and substantially more expensive. But very nice!! Provost is the main one in this category that I have seen, but I toured a Volvo Bus build last week that was amazing.
@@TreeTalkerTheTraveler Volvo owns Prevost now. The Prevost is the only bus built of stainless steel also. From the frame up, it's all stainless frame. Newell also builds their own frames from the ground up, but with steel. Charlie Daniels had a Liberty Prevost. Liberty offers the original owners a lifetime warranty against squeaks and rattles. Charlie got his either in the late 80s or early 90s and Liberty kept it on the road for two million miles when Daniels died and it's still running.
HDTs are the safest. We went cross country and got hit by a speeding driver knocking the frig out of its space. I drive a Volvo 780 VNL truck.We are alive because of it.
Agree with you on Motor rv’s more so the Class A’s. I personally enjoy the luxury of our truck with a beautiful sound system and how quiet our cab is. We spend lots of time on the road so hearing audiobooks and music through a good sound system is a must for us and most of all is our safety. Don’t get me wrong love those really nice class A’s. Yet I find myself towing until one day physically I might need to move onto a motor Coach perhaps a class B most likely.
The lack of safety test for the class a is exactly the reason why I will not get a class a. They are beautiful and it would be amazing but I have everything precious with me and it’s not worth the risk to them. Thank you for bring this to people’s attention. I wish there is more education out there. If people had the education they can properly make their informed decision. It is a personal decision.
Agree it’s a decision unique to everyone’s circumstances but they should have the information to make that as an informed decision. Thanks for watching and sharing.
I agree with your assessment of the class A's, even though I own one. I just have to be mindful to always drive no more than 62 mph and keep my distance. That death trap scenario always on my mind, but I have to say I hear of very few accidents with class A's. Travel trailers are scarier to me due to swaying or jack knifing during a hard break.
Wow. Looks like we may have caught a thief on our surveillance camera at “The Ridge”!!! Do I need to file a police report? I am a firm believer that if you own a class A, you must have to pass a road test to be able to drive them. I have seen MANY people who shouldn’t be driving them!!!!
Thanks for watching. We have more videos coming with Forest Ridge in them. By far one of my favorite campgrounds and can’t wait to get back and see you!!
Good perspective. Class As are beautiful but having little space in the front for a crash is concerning. We love Super Cs and yes they have a lot of steele in the front BUT the Freightliner M2-106 does not have airbags not sure about the Cascadia though.
Glad you found the culprit who stole the camera, and I am a witness to who stole it. That would be Lawrence from Brazen Brits lol! He’s so silly that guy! I just subscribed to your channel and thought I watch your collaboration. Great collaboration. You have a great Rv a Lance. I knew people who have those. They love them. I like towables myself that way you have your own vehicle you are towing. I didn’t un subscribe. I’m going to take a look at your videos later when I get the chance. But it a great collaboration. Thank you! Can you tell me by chance what all your babes are? If you don’t mind.
@@TreeTalkerTheTraveler They are fun people. Love them bunches. I’m going to try to get to go see your video today sometime. My name is Sherri by the way. You can tell by my name above the comments. I take wait yo see your videos.
Thanks for watching. It is amazing how better they are built in Europe. We considered renting one their, but we like train travel and staying in city center in Europe so haven’t. We are excited to see you go over 1m!
Well I certainly wouldn’t disagree about your opinion as we all have them nor would I unsubscribe from your channel. We’ve had both, travel trailers and two class C’s, my latest is a 2021 class C that is 33 feet. We are retired and love our class C. Just her and I. But as for seat belts in the A’s and C’s in the back you’re right on. As for towing ,, we’ll, at the end of the day your towing a trailer of sorts or a car or something behind a motorhome so 7 or 8 mile to the gallon , what’s the diff. 39 years of pulling chemicals in tankers, makes this child’s play to me. Just funning.
I respect your opinion and disagree at the same time. What is disrespectful is throwing all the hate about Class A’s during a collaboration- It’s not about why you didn’t get a Class A but what you like about what you have. Save you activism for more appropriate places. Be safe and have a great life!
I appreciate sharing of opinions and different opinions. If you read the comments there are several people that disagree and I'm respectful and acknowledged some of the good points made. We all have different opinions and I respect the same as long as genuine. However, I find your comment odd and suspicious. Regardless, what distinguishes their comments from yours, as far as I could tell is that they had both watched and comprehended the video before commenting, even if they disagreed. Any one who watched and comprehended the video would know I never "hated" on Class As. That I would even get one if it was just the wife and I, and may actually do so one day. You are also wrong about the collaboration, which is understandable considering you were not a part of it. The object was to explain the process of how and why you choose the type of RV (5th wheel, travel trailer, motorhome) you have over other types. For us it was "why did you get travel trailer." As explained in the video, I wanted a motorhome (class C or Class A). But I knew of the loophole that allowed them to be unsafe for passengers not in the front seats. I didn't state it in the video, but I became aware of this after seeing bodies of teenagers in the morgue killed by this loophole. It made an impression. So we did some checking and eventually ruled out class As and Cs while we have young kids for saftey reasons. This is no different than how The Wayward Waggs explained in their video they ruled out Class As and Travel Trailers because they didn't like the ceiling height and it make them feel cramped. Thats not hating on class As or travel trailers just why they ruled them out in the same we we explained why we did. (Their video is good video you should go watch it along with the rest of them). Every person has what is important to them. What the collaboration did was show what those differences are for different people. That was the point. I may be wrong sometimes, but will always try to be honest and that was the honest reason. But please also go watch To Be Determined's video, they did a video on how they ended up in their Class A. Its a great rig and perfect for them and their situation, as would be for me if I didn't have young kids sitting in the back -- like I said in my video. I think all the videos collectively give good information that viewers may want to consider, safety of their family being one of them. I may have even saved a life with the video, who knows. So we disagree. Thats ok, but do actually watch the video. Thanks
That’s what’s wrong with society. All these snowflakes raising their kids in bubble wrap! Class As are not dangerous. When I was growing up we rode in the back of trucks, played in mud, and turned out fine. Your kids going to be all screwed up by your helicopter parenting.
Enjoyed your video. We knew this information about motor homes prior to buying our first Class C and our current Class A. It’s just my wife and I traveling now. As another poster said, I drive no more than 62 miles per hour and leave a significant distance between me and the vehicle ahead. After 40,000 miles of driving motor homes in this manner, have to say that I don’t feel unsafe in my rig. Of course there is always the chance of being invited in a crash but that is the risk we’re willing to take. Statistically, our chances of a crash in a motor home is significantly less than a daily driver. You can be the safest driver in the world driving a vehicle with the highest crash test rating and still die in a crash going around the corner to get ice cream.
I believe the folks towing travel trailer/fifth wheels at 75 MPH in the left lane, with the family on board, are at far more risk than I am. A lot of these people make up the “I don’t even know it’s back there” crowd.
Bottom line is, when we’re leave the house for a trip, that’s when vacation begins. Part of the vacation is the drive and therefore, we’re in no rush, we take our time and drive as safely as possible. Safe travels to all.
Can’t disagree with anything you said. All good info. I would love to have a class A once the kids are grown. Thanks for watching and commenting!
hahaha. You found my clip on your camera
Lol yep!
I disagree on class As being a death trap. Any vehicle can be a death trap if the driver is careless. That being said, besides the front cap, Class As are built on a frame and the base of our seat belts are anchored to the frame. We usually travel at 60 mph and feel very safe driving it down the road. In rain, we are unaffected while little cars beside us struggle and cower. Travel trailers have their own dangers, carbon monoxide poisoning. Fire. Severe weather danger, and more! Thanks for expressing your thoughts, and happy camping!
Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion. I hope people read it to get the full and valid spectrum on the issue. It’s a topic worthy of discussion . As I said I LOVE class As and will consider one again when it’s primarily just the wife and I. They have a lot of advantages and frankly are beautiful.
@@TreeTalkerTheTraveler I agree the safety issues should be addressed, but it would make these vehicles even more expensive than they already are. But certainly you need to do what's best for your family's needs and safety!
Awesome Collab guys!! Great trailer!! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you for watching and the comment!!
This pertains to mostly the stick and staple industry builds.
The actual bus builds are much safer.
Prevost is the safest bus on the road.
If you're going to RV in a Class A, do it in a bus and not a stick and staple build.
Agree. The bus builds are safer (referred to them as more high end Class As in video). They are just not as many and substantially more expensive. But very nice!! Provost is the main one in this category that I have seen, but I toured a Volvo Bus build last week that was amazing.
@@TreeTalkerTheTraveler Volvo owns Prevost now. The Prevost is the only bus built of stainless steel also. From the frame up, it's all stainless frame.
Newell also builds their own frames from the ground up, but with steel.
Charlie Daniels had a Liberty Prevost. Liberty offers the original owners a lifetime warranty against squeaks and rattles. Charlie got his either in the late 80s or early 90s and Liberty kept it on the road for two million miles when Daniels died and it's still running.
@@RogueBohemian that’s good info.
You make a very good point. Thank you
Thanks for watching!!
HDTs are the safest. We went cross country and got hit by a speeding driver knocking the frig out of its space. I drive a Volvo 780 VNL truck.We are alive because of it.
So glad you are ok!!
Agree with you on Motor rv’s more so the Class A’s. I personally enjoy the luxury of our truck with a beautiful sound system and how quiet our cab is. We spend lots of time on the road so hearing audiobooks and music through a good sound system is a must for us and most of all is our safety. Don’t get me wrong love those really nice class A’s. Yet I find myself towing until one day physically I might need to move onto a motor Coach perhaps a class B most likely.
Agree. I can see us in a motor coach when kids are grown and it’s just the two of us, but right now as long as I’m able I prefer the truck.
Are the Super Cs any better.
To be honest I have only been in a couple and can’t say one way or the other. Thanks for watching.
Good points (safety and you still need to tow something).
Thanks!
Still removing large mirrors from my class A. Not even safety glass.
That’s interesting. Thanks for watching and commenting!
The lack of safety test for the class a is exactly the reason why I will not get a class a. They are beautiful and it would be amazing but I have everything precious with me and it’s not worth the risk to them. Thank you for bring this to people’s attention. I wish there is more education out there. If people had the education they can properly make their informed decision. It is a personal decision.
Agree it’s a decision unique to everyone’s circumstances but they should have the information to make that as an informed decision. Thanks for watching and sharing.
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I agree 100%, your theory is right on!!!! Keep up the good work.
Thanks and thanks for watching
I agree with your assessment of the class A's, even though I own one. I just have to be mindful to always drive no more than 62 mph and keep my distance. That death trap scenario always on my mind, but I have to say I hear of very few accidents with class A's. Travel trailers are scarier to me due to swaying or jack knifing during a hard break.
Excellent points. I actually checked and there are very few reported class A crashes. I guess the drivers are safer.
Agree 100% with myself!!
Of course you do!
I guess the beauty of the RV Life is that there is something for everyone. Good to hear your perspective.
Thanks for watching
Wow. Looks like we may have caught a thief on our surveillance camera at “The Ridge”!!! Do I need to file a police report?
I am a firm believer that if you own a class A, you must have to pass a road test to be able to drive them. I have seen MANY people who shouldn’t be driving them!!!!
Thanks for watching. We have more videos coming with Forest Ridge in them. By far one of my favorite campgrounds and can’t wait to get back and see you!!
Good perspective. Class As are beautiful but having little space in the front for a crash is concerning. We love Super Cs and yes they have a lot of steele in the front BUT the Freightliner M2-106 does not have airbags not sure about the Cascadia though.
Super Cs are nice! I just live the way they look.
Glad you found the culprit who stole the camera, and I am a witness to who stole it. That would be Lawrence from Brazen Brits lol! He’s so silly that guy! I just subscribed to your channel and thought I watch your collaboration. Great collaboration. You have a great Rv a Lance. I knew people who have those. They love them. I like towables myself that way you have your own vehicle you are towing. I didn’t un subscribe. I’m going to take a look at your videos later when I get the chance. But it a great collaboration. Thank you! Can you tell me by chance what all your babes are? If you don’t mind.
I forgot to leave my name. My name is Sherri!
Thank you! We love hanging out with the Britts. They are a ton of fun.
@@TreeTalkerTheTraveler
They are fun people. Love them bunches. I’m going to try to get to go see your video today sometime. My name is Sherri by the way. You can tell by my name above the comments. I take wait yo see your videos.
We had no idea they were not crash tested. Very scary for the littles in the back.
Scary indeed. Thanks for watching
Yikes. Yeah, ibremember looking at the rv vans in europe and was shocked how much better they were
Thanks for watching. It is amazing how better they are built in Europe. We considered renting one their, but we like train travel and staying in city center in Europe so haven’t.
We are excited to see you go over 1m!
Well I certainly wouldn’t disagree about your opinion as we all have them nor would I unsubscribe from your channel. We’ve had both, travel trailers and two class C’s, my latest is a 2021 class C that is 33 feet. We are retired and love our class C. Just her and I. But as for seat belts in the A’s and C’s in the back you’re right on. As for towing ,, we’ll, at the end of the day your towing a trailer of sorts or a car or something behind a motorhome so 7 or 8 mile to the gallon , what’s the diff. 39 years of pulling chemicals in tankers, makes this child’s play to me. Just funning.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Seems we agree. Tankers is hard core. I bet RVs seem like nothing after that.
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Nice Heads up video guys. We ( wife and I) , chose a 36 ft. 5th wheel. Hope you have continued safe travels.
Safe travels. A 5th wheel is a great way to go!
Death traps are not good. I would never buy a class A for that reason
I still like them, just not for us
I respect your opinion and disagree at the same time. What is disrespectful is throwing all the hate about Class A’s during a collaboration- It’s not about why you didn’t get a Class A but what you like about what you have. Save you activism for more appropriate places. Be safe and have a great life!
I appreciate sharing of opinions and different opinions. If you read the comments there are several people that disagree and I'm respectful and acknowledged some of the good points made. We all have different opinions and I respect the same as long as genuine.
However, I find your comment odd and suspicious.
Regardless, what distinguishes their comments from yours, as far as I could tell is that they had both watched and comprehended the video before commenting, even if they disagreed. Any one who watched and comprehended the video would know I never "hated" on Class As. That I would even get one if it was just the wife and I, and may actually do so one day.
You are also wrong about the collaboration, which is understandable considering you were not a part of it. The object was to explain the process of how and why you choose the type of RV (5th wheel, travel trailer, motorhome) you have over other types. For us it was "why did you get travel trailer." As explained in the video, I wanted a motorhome (class C or Class A). But I knew of the loophole that allowed them to be unsafe for passengers not in the front seats. I didn't state it in the video, but I became aware of this after seeing bodies of teenagers in the morgue killed by this loophole. It made an impression. So we did some checking and eventually ruled out class As and Cs while we have young kids for saftey reasons.
This is no different than how The Wayward Waggs explained in their video they ruled out Class As and Travel Trailers because they didn't like the ceiling height and it make them feel cramped. Thats not hating on class As or travel trailers just why they ruled them out in the same we we explained why we did. (Their video is good video you should go watch it along with the rest of them). Every person has what is important to them. What the collaboration did was show what those differences are for different people. That was the point. I may be wrong sometimes, but will always try to be honest and that was the honest reason.
But please also go watch To Be Determined's video, they did a video on how they ended up in their Class A. Its a great rig and perfect for them and their situation, as would be for me if I didn't have young kids sitting in the back -- like I said in my video.
I think all the videos collectively give good information that viewers may want to consider, safety of their family being one of them. I may have even saved a life with the video, who knows. So we disagree. Thats ok, but do actually watch the video. Thanks
That’s what’s wrong with society. All these snowflakes raising their kids in bubble wrap! Class As are not dangerous. When I was growing up we rode in the back of trucks, played in mud, and turned out fine. Your kids going to be all screwed up by your helicopter parenting.
Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion. We welcome that here.
Do you feel the same way about wearing a seatbelt and having childern in cars seats?
@@gtibbot we survived without it.
Do you even realize that you used the term "Snowflake" to describe people while also describing yourslf?