Hey love you guys, my wife Melissa an I have never missed an episode of your channel👍😀 We have also stepped up from our fifth wheel to a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star 40' diesel pusher. I just wanted to let you know that you can purchase an adaptor (extended stay) that goes inline at your built-in tank to attach a portable tank of gas it's great for longer stays...👍 Hope this is go news for you.. Bless you all...
I heard of those but never seen one so was unsure about it which is why I didn’t mention it in the video. I’ll have to get more educated on it!! Thank you guys! We appreciate y’all!!
I've been looked at both the fifth wheel and class A. I plan to purchase one or the other in the near future, but want to be absolutely sure of my decision. I've previously owned a ford f250 and a fifth wheel, but sold the set up years ago. The negative I would say about the fifth wheel, is when we would stay anywhere along the highway. Whether it was a Walmart or rest area, we never liked having to get out of our fifth wheel and walk to our truck if there ever were a dangerous situation. On a class A, you could just start the motorhome and drive off if you didn't feel right about something. That being said, my wife is leaning towards the fifth wheel. She likes the fact that there are Ford dealerships across the country if anything ever happened to the truck. Additionally, the labor rate, parts, etc.. are pretty standard across the country. In contrast, you never know what you'll get with these sporadic motorhome mechanics. I remember watching one of the Loftis Party of Six Vlogs, where their radiator was overheating. They took it to a RV mechanic shop in the middle of nowhere and were overcharged by thousands of dollars before they ultimately discovered the problem was a radiator that was covered with dirt and grim, which clogged its ability to breath and cool down. I Could go on and on, but that's my two cents for what it's worth.
Yeah that was us LPO6 who was broke down in the motorhome with clogged radiator. I will agree that getting a Ford truck worked on would probably be easier to find than a CAT mechanic. Best wishes to y’all on whatever you choose! Thanks for watching
The big difference is in a Class A if your RV breaks down your house breaks down. You have to go where the RV goes to be repaired and you may not like the neighborhood or cannot stay in the RV(hotel cost). Where the 5th wheel can separate from the tow vehicle if the tow vehicle breaks down. 👍👍👍
But that’s saying a 5th wheel will never need repairs. I know of people who now have been renting a house for a month while the dealer fixes the warranty work needed on their new 5th wheel. Since we have two drivable vehicles we are never without transportation. Opposed to a Truck & 5th wheel you would be stuck in the 5th wheel in the truck breaks down. In an emergency situation I like having 2 drivable vehicles. Also consider traveling and the truck breaks down. Then you have to get both the 5th wheel and truck towed.
My family and I (me, husband, 4 year old, 2 year old) will be full time by the end of the year. It will be our first RV. We will be stationary. I'm so excited! Your videos are really helpful! Thank you!
Well done comparison, we went 5er , our biggest reason was separate the home from the motor. Maintaining a diesel truck it’s easier and cheaper. Your best advice , start out with a used one
Great information I’m going back And forth now on a Class or a 5th wheel. I’m leaving towards a Class A because most of the time it will just be my dog and myself. So trying to park a 5th wheel alone would suck!
Hey, motor home proprane topic here. It is possible to get a connector so you can have an external propane tank. That way if you need just a little more time before you are moving you can use that external tank to get you through before you have to move the rig.
Great video with realistic and thoughtful explanation, having experienced both types of rigs. As a side note, Allison does not recommend flushing the transmission, they recommend doing it the old school way. Dropping the pan, draining the fluid and changing the filters. Flushing can push fine dirt into crevices were they should not have dirt, and this can cause lots of issues down the road. Safe travels, and God Bless! John
Loftis family!!!!! Your videos have been so inspirational to our family. We have three young kids ages 2-6. We definitely feel like God is calling us to this lifestyle. Waiting on his leading for the how and the when. We would love to meet you if you are ever rolling through Middletown, Ohio
Newbie to your videos. I’ve watched a couple now. Enjoyable! My wife and I just bought a 2020 5th wheel with 6 slides. Kitchen is up front which we love. Living room in center, king bed with washer and dryer in rear. Very roomie. Kids are all grown, 9 grand kids and 1 great grandson. Looking forward to watching more! Happy trails!
Our Newmar became an adult! 18 Years old. I can’t say much since we’ve never had a fifth wheel, but I definitely love our Newmar. Thanks for that video. I’m looking forward to your video of installing your battery monitor;) Thanks for the video,
My opinion may be a bit controversial, but 5th Wheel all the way, ours is a 392MBL with autoleveling. We Love our 4-slide apartment on wheels. I call the motohomes a "Reverse Tardis" (Dr. Who). The Tardis was a phone booth on the outside and massive on inside. But the motorhomes often seem like a Tardis in reverse. I've stepped into some massive class As, even some Super Cs. They look massive outside, but step inside and I'm just underwhelmed with the small space, hence the term "Reverse Tardis". I've seen single slide travel trailers with more room then many Class As. We tow the 5th wheel with a SRW 1 ton 4x4 that gets 12-13mpg towing and 21 - 24mpg by itself making it an ideal tow rig/commuter. We only have one engine/drivetrain to maintain, and its a 4x4, which makes it perfect for off-roading too :~)
It’s not controversial at all! 5th wheels are a great choice for many people, same as Class As. The important thing is each person find what works best for them and enjoy RVing! Thanks for watching
Happy Belated 2020...maybe I’m still in time for the Chinese New Year!! Anyway, I started following your lovely family when you had just 900 subscribers (I only said just to 900, because that’s still a ton!) but now I just noticed you have 41,000 LPO6 fans!! I remember the start of your journey and being anxious, excited, and a bit (well a lot) envious of this crazy adventure you were starting with 4 kids in tow, one of them being a baby and couldn’t wait for your next video to post to see what adventure was next! I think I even got a few tears when Grandpa showed up at your first destination with Chasen’s bike in tow and one more “good luck, have fun, we will miss you, good bye” hug from Dad. My biggest question for contemplating becoming a brand new to RV living family of 4 was do you choose a 5th Wheel for extra space and homelike floor-plans or a Class C due to bunk options and ability to drive and have less frequent stops and maybe happier kiddos not stuck to a seat in a cab of a truck. Thank you for creating this excellent comparison of the options. This video is a fantastic video of the pros and cons of both from someone who has lived both. Layne said it best “you just adapt to whatever you have and live it”, and I believe make it work for your family. I see a future in a Class A Family floor plan model designed by Michael and Laine as the face of the FullTime Families movement :) Safe travels and I’m still waiting for your trip to New England and the offer still remains to come visit our location in beautiful Greensboro, Vermont. With Panoramic Mountain View’s, a couple of ponds, trails to explore, and there is even water and a hook up there! Just wait until June when the snow is finally gone and sunsets are like a painting :)
Thank you so much Kate!! You have been with us a long time and we appreciate that!! Yes those memories of when we started sure are precious ones and something we’ll always remember. I’m glad this video was helpful to you! And hopefully we can make it to the NE this Fall 🍁!!
The best time of year for sure is mid September to mid October for the leaf peepers and beautiful colors!! Safe travels and thanks for sharing your journey with us!
The class A’s with the motorized bed that comes down over the driver seats seemed like an awesome set up until I saw a video last week of an RV accident, and that bed ended up smashing down the passenger seat and coming out the corner of the windshield. Had there been a person in the seat, they would have been decapitated. I love how you’ve made your master into a kids room. It’s cute 😊. I must say though, I absolutely loved the bunkhouse in your old 5th wheel. It was absolutely huge. Perfect for families with older kids. Our bunkhouse is only about half that size due to the outside kitchen. It’s OK for now, but when our 12 year old is older he will need more space. Our bunkhouse has a full and a single bunk on top and a table booth that turns into a bed on bottom which we’ve never used. We’ve only had the RV one year and our son has had it in the bed position since day one because he’s always bringing friends along. Stay safe and healthy and thank you for this video👍🏼👍🏼🏕
Our first RV was a fifth wheel and now a Class A. Class A is they way to go for us. It's the convenience of making food and using the bathroom going down the road
Sandra Westley from the UK crazy to be moving about while the vehicle is on the move, all passengers should be using there safety belts, and stop when you need food or bathrooms, it’s against the law here anyway to walk about while on the move.
Question: of the two units, does the motorhome or trailer have a better cooling capability in 95 degree plus temps? I'm guessing the motorhome due to the lower ceilings?
Great video with some awesome info for people that want to know the pros and cons of a 5th wheel vs a motorhome. I have to respectfully disagree with the statement that most 5th wheels have 2 bathrooms. There are definitely more floor plans with 2 then there ever have been, but in my opinion there are still more with only 1.
We seem to end up traveling a bunch. Our fav is traveling ever day or two and touring. This was good to watch because sometimes the Mrs and I wonder about 5th wheels. We also have no slides in our Bus RV. We do have 4 bunk beds and a master bedroom though, which is nice. We find our kids use our bed during travel as a lounge.
Very informative. Like I said before, I always enjoy your Vlogs with family. When are you going to have a fan get-together in Texas. It would be great to meet you all. Great and safe travels. God Bless.
Just found your channel! Awesome. Good points and great vid👍 We can relate ×6. We The VFamily live in the Philippines but spend part of the year living in our RV in the USA. Look forward to watching your building off grid cabin vids. Cheers from us! #TheVFamily
So, my question is how much have yall paid for maintenance on class a? We cant make a decision. I would love the convenience of class a but will have to buy used and am worried about the maintenance and and everything that goes with it.
I would rather have a Class C with an engine block in front for the worst case scenario. My parents just bought a Grand Design fifth wheel and my dad is trading in his 2013 F250SD SRW 6.2L gasser for a 2020 F350SD DRW with the 6.7L Powerstroke Turbodiesel. You guys are a great family:)
Fifth wheels are easier to overload. Our Class A DP. has almost 8 ft. ceilings. We didn't go to a Class A until our kids were grown. It cost me a thousand dollars+ a year in upkeep. That doesn't include repairs. Having grown up RVing did kinda help. I suggest renting to try it out before you buy.
You could carry another tank and plumb to connect to your other tank for extra propane.may or may not be worth it to you.there are a lot of outdoor kitchens in motorhomes our dosent but our next one will.
@@LoftisPartyofSix mine is an 07 American Tradition 40z ,400 Cummins. We call him Beastie Boy and we tow Mini Me (Mini Cooper Convertible) lol love the two bathrooms, I never have to wait 😁🤗😎
There are outside kitchens in class A’s, they are not as fancy/large as a 5er however still have sink, fridge, cooking area etc. Some trailers have 6 slides, however they are not the full wall slides of some class A’s. Most gas A’s are 1 bath, seems like most 40ft+ DP’s are 1.5-2 bath Since I do not own a truck, I prefer Class A pulling a Jeep. If I had a truck and/or enjoyed driving them, a 5er is hard to beat.
I'm 14 and I already know that eventually I want to buy a motorhome I don't want to class today because it's too big for just me I was thinking more a Class C for the convenience for just me and I can also have a master bath if I want I've also been looking at the prices and a Class A is more expensive than a Class C motorhome
Y’all check out mattressinsider.com. They make sofa bed mattresses and RV mattresses. You can get them custom sized. We just ordered one for our house, and love it!! Pretty reasonable pricing too!
Michael, viewing the driver's side of your coach, I noticed the dent in one of the basement doors. Experience tells me it may have been too narrow a left turn in a fuel station or parking lot. That's way our 2004 Journey had the same dent. :-) Cheers!
That's a lot of great information!!! Hey Laine!!! Where'd you get your T-Shirt that I absolutely LOVE!!! How long are you going to be in Texas and what places in Texas have you been and what places in Texas are you all going to be visiting? TY!!!
The shirt was a gift from the Holt’s. So I’m not sure where they got it. We have already left Texas headed back to Missouri for some exciting new things!! Thank you
We have to replace our couch. Love your pull out bed rather than our jackknife style. Where did you get that? Do you have any room at the bottom to walk when its pulled out?
In my opinion a motorhome is way better. First thing if you have to get up and leave you can get right into the driver seat and go with out going outside if some crazy is out there threatening. Another thing you can tow behind it without a doubles endorsement and most of all is your inside well your traveling and if your not the driver you don't have to stop to go to the restroom. You can have your wife make you a sandwich with out having to stop. And the last thing your generator that runs off the gas tank and usually will quit when the gas tank gets to a quarter so you will have enough gas to get to a gas station.
Hi there as for fuel consumption thinking of doing this in the future not sure about fifth wheel or a class I’ve got a camper in the UK fuel prices here are expensive so what are you getting per mile thank you very much Colin
Another advantage to think about with 5th wheel & truck vs a class A, you have a lot easier time FINDING service for your truck than a class A! There are dealerships and mechanics all over but class A service ...? Not so much
Our Class A works well for us and we don't have to deal with the big truck issues when parked. Our car gets 40mpg and the Class A gets between 7-9 mpg and the car is easy to find a place to park it. We don't have the issue of the truck not really fitting in the campsite well also the price of that truck plus the 5th wheel pushes it well over the cost of our new Class A. The big difference is you have an old Class A and he has a newer 5th wheel. Newer Class A's have more storage inside and outside and bigger closets.
I am sure your party of six would not be having as much fun crammed into a truck on long travel days. Traveling inside your home must be more enjoyable for all.
It is such a toss up..started out with 5th wheel and f350, then bought a bigger 5th wheel, then thought a MH woyld be better so sold the 5th and truck for a MH. Question?? I do miss the 5th and truck love the bunks and extra sleeping room, but the MH is so convenient. Bathroom if you need it while driving, can fix something to eat and coffee while driving, crazy cant deside😂😂 guess we'll keep the MH for now..hugs🤗💓
That does sound super convenient but isn't that taking a risk on safety? Personally I'd rather have everyone in a seatbelt while driving. Of course, nothing is totally safe if you're in an accident. I'm trying to choose between the two as well.
One thing that influenced me being a "semi senior" ( just me) was all the things I read for years from full timers. Break downs/ repairs. If I had kids ( 7 grand babies! They stay home with my 3 beautiful daughters!! Lol) and your MH had to go in the shop, even for a few days you need a hotel$$. With a 5th and a truck repair you could still live in the space that they are all a custom to. Perhaps even on the lot of the repair station. Something I considered even on my own. Oh, wonderful job covering this subject!! Be safe!
But 5th wheels need repairs too and sometimes have to go in for warranty work. I know a family fulltiming in a 5th wheel and it was in the shop for a month getting things fixed. They had to rent a house while waiting.
You are right about the style of travel and one’s comfort level. We chose a class A because my son and I love to sleep while traveling , we don’t have to stop to go to the bathroom and no need to swing by any restaurant for lunch during travel. Sometimes we take our tow vehicle but recently, we decided that it’s easier to get a rental car at the destination city than to drag our mini van using a dolly. (We are not full timers yet.)
You have to have a Big Bus because of the Kids, travel would be a Nightmare for your family with a 5th Wheel. With one or Two Kids it would be ok. Just my opinion because I have traveled in Both Types. I have a Big Coach like yours it cost a Quarter Million but cheaper to keep up than my Money Pit House I am going to sell. Party of Six needs a Big Bus... My Bus has 4 Slides and a Bath and 1/2. (Jakussi) lol Tub in mine when at a RV Park Full Hook Up's.
@@LoftisPartyofSix Thank you for responding. I admire you and your Family and Faith in God. We all need help. But you are right when I park I don't have to go outside unless I really need to 50amp it. Otherwise I stay inside and I do enjoy the Outdoors. I do have a Motorcycle on the back but that is Automatic too when I sat it on the Ground. I have to figure out how to Hook up 50 amp Automatic LOL.. God Bless Be safe. Glad to hear you serviced the Trans after the Overheating Problems.. You have a Great Family....
@@LoftisPartyofSix I should added depending on what state your registration is in. You can tow it in any state. But there is some states that despise it. I would only tow a boat or jetski due to I love water. And thanks for the content keep it up. Stay safe and God bless your Journey.
This was insanely helpful. Our wheels are turning. LOL Great video as always guys!!
Thank you guys!! Safe travels!!
Hey love you guys, my wife Melissa an I have never missed an episode of your channel👍😀
We have also stepped up from our fifth wheel to a 2005 Newmar Kountry Star 40' diesel pusher.
I just wanted to let you know that you can purchase an adaptor (extended stay) that goes inline at your built-in tank to attach a portable tank of gas it's great for longer stays...👍
Hope this is go news for you..
Bless you all...
I heard of those but never seen one so was unsure about it which is why I didn’t mention it in the video. I’ll have to get more educated on it!! Thank you guys! We appreciate y’all!!
I've been looked at both the fifth wheel and class A. I plan to purchase one or the other in the near future, but want to be absolutely sure of my decision. I've previously owned a ford f250 and a fifth wheel, but sold the set up years ago. The negative I would say about the fifth wheel, is when we would stay anywhere along the highway. Whether it was a Walmart or rest area, we never liked having to get out of our fifth wheel and walk to our truck if there ever were a dangerous situation. On a class A, you could just start the motorhome and drive off if you didn't feel right about something. That being said, my wife is leaning towards the fifth wheel. She likes the fact that there are Ford dealerships across the country if anything ever happened to the truck. Additionally, the labor rate, parts, etc.. are pretty standard across the country. In contrast, you never know what you'll get with these sporadic motorhome mechanics. I remember watching one of the Loftis Party of Six Vlogs, where their radiator was overheating. They took it to a RV mechanic shop in the middle of nowhere and were overcharged by thousands of dollars before they ultimately discovered the problem was a radiator that was covered with dirt and grim, which clogged its ability to breath and cool down. I Could go on and on, but that's my two cents for what it's worth.
Yeah that was us LPO6 who was broke down in the motorhome with clogged radiator. I will agree that getting a Ford truck worked on would probably be easier to find than a CAT mechanic. Best wishes to y’all on whatever you choose! Thanks for watching
We have an outside kitchen on our 31 foot Class A gasser.... It was not a requirement but I'm glad I have it.
The big difference is in a Class A if your RV breaks down your house breaks down. You have to go where the RV goes to be repaired and you may not like the neighborhood or cannot stay in the RV(hotel cost). Where the 5th wheel can separate from the tow vehicle if the tow vehicle breaks down. 👍👍👍
But that’s saying a 5th wheel will never need repairs. I know of people who now have been renting a house for a month while the dealer fixes the warranty work needed on their new 5th wheel. Since we have two drivable vehicles we are never without transportation. Opposed to a Truck & 5th wheel you would be stuck in the 5th wheel in the truck breaks down. In an emergency situation I like having 2 drivable vehicles. Also consider traveling and the truck breaks down. Then you have to get both the 5th wheel and truck towed.
Good information from both of you
My family and I (me, husband, 4 year old, 2 year old) will be full time by the end of the year. It will be our first RV. We will be stationary. I'm so excited! Your videos are really helpful! Thank you!
Awesome!! Glad this helped ya! Thank you
We do half the year family of 6. Love it!
Well done comparison, we went 5er , our biggest reason was separate the home from the motor. Maintaining a diesel truck it’s easier and cheaper. Your best advice , start out with a used one
Thanks guys!!
Great subject. It's a great comparison. Thanks for posting.
Thank you 😊
Great information I’m going back
And forth now on a Class or a 5th wheel. I’m leaving towards a Class A because most of the time it will just be my dog and myself. So trying to park a 5th wheel alone would suck!
Hey, motor home proprane topic here. It is possible to get a connector so you can have an external propane tank. That way if you need just a little more time before you are moving you can use that external tank to get you through before you have to move the rig.
Someone else mentioned that as well.. Thank you!!
I should also mention that if you run out even with the extra tank, you now have that extra tank you can run into a station to top off.
Thank for a practical review of things that those of us who aren't yet RVers would have a hard time thinking of.
Thanks for watching
Great video with realistic and thoughtful explanation, having experienced both types of rigs.
As a side note, Allison does not recommend flushing the transmission, they recommend doing it the old school way. Dropping the pan, draining the fluid and changing the filters. Flushing can push fine dirt into crevices were they should not have dirt, and this can cause lots of issues down the road.
Safe travels, and God Bless!
John
I said flushing but that’s not what happened. They just changed fluids and filters, not flushing. Thanks
Loftis family!!!!! Your videos have been so inspirational to our family. We have three young kids ages 2-6. We definitely feel like God is calling us to this lifestyle. Waiting on his leading for the how and the when. We would love to meet you if you are ever rolling through Middletown, Ohio
Thank you so much Russell Family!! Yes just wait on the Lord and he will lead y’all in the right direction! God Bless your family!!
Lots of good information and helpful tips 😊
Newbie to your videos. I’ve watched a couple now. Enjoyable! My wife and I just bought a 2020 5th wheel with 6 slides. Kitchen is up front which we love. Living room in center, king bed with washer and dryer in rear. Very roomie. Kids are all grown, 9 grand kids and 1 great grandson. Looking forward to watching more! Happy trails!
Hi Dale!! Glad ya found us and enjoying the videos! Thanks for commenting and y’all travel safe!
Our Newmar became an adult! 18 Years old. I can’t say much since we’ve never had a fifth wheel, but I definitely love our Newmar. Thanks for that video. I’m looking forward to your video of installing your battery monitor;) Thanks for the video,
Thank you 😉
This is some good wisdom. As a grand design solitude owner we believe it’s one of the best options if you don’t move a ton.
Thank you 😊
My opinion may be a bit controversial, but 5th Wheel all the way, ours is a 392MBL with autoleveling. We Love our 4-slide apartment on wheels. I call the motohomes a "Reverse Tardis" (Dr. Who). The Tardis was a phone booth on the outside and massive on inside. But the motorhomes often seem like a Tardis in reverse. I've stepped into some massive class As, even some Super Cs. They look massive outside, but step inside and I'm just underwhelmed with the small space, hence the term "Reverse Tardis". I've seen single slide travel trailers with more room then many Class As. We tow the 5th wheel with a SRW 1 ton 4x4 that gets 12-13mpg towing and 21 - 24mpg by itself making it an ideal tow rig/commuter. We only have one engine/drivetrain to maintain, and its a 4x4, which makes it perfect for off-roading too :~)
It’s not controversial at all! 5th wheels are a great choice for many people, same as Class As. The important thing is each person find what works best for them and enjoy RVing! Thanks for watching
@@LoftisPartyofSix Amen to that :)
We are close to do full time Rv but the biggest question is what are people doing for health insurance thanks
We use Christian Healthcare Ministries
Happy Belated 2020...maybe I’m still in time for the Chinese New Year!! Anyway, I started following your lovely family when you had just 900 subscribers (I only said just to 900, because that’s still a ton!) but now I just noticed you have 41,000 LPO6 fans!! I remember the start of your journey and being anxious, excited, and a bit (well a lot) envious of this crazy adventure you were starting with 4 kids in tow, one of them being a baby and couldn’t wait for your next video to post to see what adventure was next! I think I even got a few tears when Grandpa showed up at your first destination with Chasen’s bike in tow and one more “good luck, have fun, we will miss you, good bye” hug from Dad. My biggest question for contemplating becoming a brand new to RV living family of 4 was do you choose a 5th Wheel for extra space and homelike floor-plans or a Class C due to bunk options and ability to drive and have less frequent stops and maybe happier kiddos not stuck to a seat in a cab of a truck. Thank you for creating this excellent comparison of the options. This video is a fantastic video of the pros and cons of both from someone who has lived both. Layne said it best “you just adapt to whatever you have and live it”, and I believe make it work for your family. I see a future in a Class A Family floor plan model designed by Michael and Laine as the face of the FullTime Families movement :) Safe travels and I’m still waiting for your trip to New England and the offer still remains to come visit our location in beautiful Greensboro, Vermont. With Panoramic Mountain View’s, a couple of ponds, trails to explore, and there is even water and a hook up there! Just wait until June when the snow is finally gone and sunsets are like a painting :)
Thank you so much Kate!! You have been with us a long time and we appreciate that!! Yes those memories of when we started sure are precious ones and something we’ll always remember. I’m glad this video was helpful to you! And hopefully we can make it to the NE this Fall 🍁!!
The best time of year for sure is mid September to mid October for the leaf peepers and beautiful colors!! Safe travels and thanks for sharing your journey with us!
There is a Monaco Dynasty model (2010 I think) that has a 5 slide layout. Slide within a slide. Very cool. It makes the interior enormous.
Enjoyed the video we chose the motorhome for all the reasons you mentioned
Thank you
The class A’s with the motorized bed that comes down over the driver seats seemed like an awesome set up until I saw a video last week of an RV accident, and that bed ended up smashing down the passenger seat and coming out the corner of the windshield. Had there been a person in the seat, they would have been decapitated. I love how you’ve made your master into a kids room. It’s cute 😊. I must say though, I absolutely loved the bunkhouse in your old 5th wheel. It was absolutely huge. Perfect for families with older kids. Our bunkhouse is only about half that size due to the outside kitchen. It’s OK for now, but when our 12 year old is older he will need more space. Our bunkhouse has a full and a single bunk on top and a table booth that turns into a bed on bottom which we’ve never used. We’ve only had the RV one year and our son has had it in the bed position since day one because he’s always bringing friends along. Stay safe and healthy and thank you for this video👍🏼👍🏼🏕
Thank you 😊
Our first RV was a fifth wheel and now a Class A. Class A is they way to go for us. It's the convenience of making food and using the bathroom going down the road
Same for us!!!
nice
Agreed
Sandra Westley from the UK crazy to be moving about while the vehicle is on the move, all passengers should be using there safety belts, and stop when you need food or bathrooms, it’s against the law here anyway to walk about while on the move.
Excellent info. Nicely done.
Thank you
Question: of the two units, does the motorhome or trailer have a better cooling capability in 95 degree plus temps? I'm guessing the motorhome due to the lower ceilings?
Lower ceilings is easier to heat and cool, no question.
Great video with some awesome info for people that want to know the pros and cons of a 5th wheel vs a motorhome. I have to respectfully disagree with the statement that most 5th wheels have 2 bathrooms. There are definitely more floor plans with 2 then there ever have been, but in my opinion there are still more with only 1.
Winnebago Adventurer, 29B, Vista 29V & Sunstar 29V have an outside kitchens.
We seem to end up traveling a bunch. Our fav is traveling ever day or two and touring. This was good to watch because sometimes the Mrs and I wonder about 5th wheels. We also have no slides in our Bus RV. We do have 4 bunk beds and a master bedroom though, which is nice. We find our kids use our bed during travel as a lounge.
Safe travels and thanks for watching!!
Too dangerous not having them seat belted. Be careful!
Very informative. Like I said before, I always enjoy your Vlogs with family. When are you going to have a fan get-together in Texas. It would be great to meet you all. Great and safe travels. God Bless.
Thank you!! Yes we would love to have a get together in Texas! Maybe this year we can!
Keeping it real! Love it! Thank you! We are looking at changing units. Wax and Wane. Maybe a B+, but that is going to take some courage! haha
That’s exciting! Thanks for watching
We have a 2017 Thor Axis. Love it!
25ft can go everywhere. Easy to drive and wisely arranged with all convenience inside and out👍
Just found your channel! Awesome. Good points and great vid👍
We can relate ×6. We The VFamily live in the Philippines but spend part of the year living in our RV in the USA. Look forward to watching your building off grid cabin vids. Cheers from us! #TheVFamily
So, my question is how much have yall paid for maintenance on class a? We cant make a decision. I would love the convenience of class a but will have to buy used and am worried about the maintenance and and everything that goes with it.
I would say the regular yearly maintenance is about $1000.
I would rather have a Class C with an engine block in front for the worst case scenario. My parents just bought a Grand Design fifth wheel and my dad is trading in his 2013 F250SD SRW 6.2L gasser for a 2020 F350SD DRW with the 6.7L Powerstroke Turbodiesel. You guys are a great family:)
Thank you 😊
Fifth wheels are easier to overload. Our Class A DP. has almost 8 ft. ceilings. We didn't go to a Class A until our kids were grown. It cost me a thousand dollars+ a year in upkeep. That doesn't include repairs. Having grown up RVing did kinda help. I suggest renting to try it out before you buy.
Yeah I figured the taller Class As had taller ceilings. Ours is only 11’6”
You could carry another tank and plumb to connect to your other tank for extra propane.may or may not be worth it to you.there are a lot of outdoor kitchens in motorhomes our dosent but our next one will.
We have a Aqua Hot that runs off Diesel fuel.
I would not want a propane furnace.
That back bed room is genius..... Your inside is the best remodel I have ever seen. Sure wish I was going along with you all.
we like fifth wheels im looking at a 35 to 37 foot in jayco or grand design but have always hada truck what ever you have you need to take care of it
Our new class A has outdoor kitchen, we also have 2 bathroom. 35 gas Thor
Love my class A with two bathrooms. 😁😎
Nice!! 👍
@@LoftisPartyofSix mine is an 07 American Tradition 40z ,400 Cummins. We call him Beastie Boy and we tow Mini Me (Mini Cooper Convertible) lol love the two bathrooms, I never have to wait 😁🤗😎
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There are outside kitchens in class A’s, they are not as fancy/large as a 5er however still have sink, fridge, cooking area etc.
Some trailers have 6 slides, however they are not the full wall slides of some class A’s.
Most gas A’s are 1 bath, seems like most 40ft+ DP’s are 1.5-2 bath
Since I do not own a truck, I prefer Class A pulling a Jeep. If I had a truck and/or enjoyed driving them, a 5er is hard to beat.
Thank you 😊
I'm 14 and I already know that eventually I want to buy a motorhome I don't want to class today because it's too big for just me I was thinking more a Class C for the convenience for just me and I can also have a master bath if I want I've also been looking at the prices and a Class A is more expensive than a Class C motorhome
Tough decision!
👍👍 Take care and God bless ✌️
Thank you 😊
My small 30 foot THOR WINDSPORT has outside kitchen & TV
Awesome
I have a 2018 Newmar Bay Star 3532 with outdoor kitchen
Nice!!
Y’all check out mattressinsider.com. They make sofa bed mattresses and RV mattresses. You can get them custom sized. We just ordered one for our house, and love it!! Pretty reasonable pricing too!
Thank you! I’ll check it out!!
Michael, viewing the driver's side of your coach, I noticed the dent in one of the basement
doors. Experience tells me it may have been too narrow a left turn in a fuel station
or parking lot. That's way our 2004 Journey had the same dent. :-) Cheers!
That dent was created by the previous owner and he said that it was hit by an object while moving the slide out.
@@LoftisPartyofSix Sorry for assuming. I surely understand
making sure there is nothing in the way of the slides (above and below).
That's a lot of great information!!!
Hey Laine!!! Where'd you get your T-Shirt that I absolutely LOVE!!! How long are you going to be in Texas and what places in Texas have you been and what places in Texas are you all going to be visiting? TY!!!
The shirt was a gift from the Holt’s. So I’m not sure where they got it. We have already left Texas headed back to Missouri for some exciting new things!! Thank you
@@LoftisPartyofSix Well it is so cute and I love it!! Have fun on your trip to Missouri!!!
Awesome
Thank you 😊
We have to replace our couch. Love your pull out bed rather than our jackknife style. Where did you get that? Do you have any room at the bottom to walk when its pulled out?
It’s a Flexsteel and called Serendipity. And no, when it’s out we have to crawl over to get through.
Thanks !
@@LoftisPartyofSix is it anchored down? Wondering if it moves around when your driving.
How often do you refill your propane?
Usually once per month
Marathon and liberty coach
Would a Honda Odyssey be able to tow a 5th wheel???
😆 no
Motorhomes can go upto 2 million.....especially at the 2020 TAMPA RV SHOW....LOL
your wrong there are class A's and class C's that have out side kitchens.
In my opinion a motorhome is way better. First thing if you have to get up and leave you can get right into the driver seat and go with out going outside if some crazy is out there threatening. Another thing you can tow behind it without a doubles endorsement and most of all is your inside well your traveling and if your not the driver you don't have to stop to go to the restroom. You can have your wife make you a sandwich with out having to stop. And the last thing your generator that runs off the gas tank and usually will quit when the gas tank gets to a quarter so you will have enough gas to get to a gas station.
Those are all great pros to owning a motorhome
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a 5th wheel is better
Its personal choise.
Certainly
Before talking about class A...learn more about them...
Are you giving lessons?
Hi there as for fuel consumption thinking of doing this in the future not sure about fifth wheel or a class I’ve got a camper in the UK fuel prices here are expensive so what are you getting per mile thank you very much Colin
8 mpg
@@LoftisPartyofSix is that the best or worst how about 5th wheel
many thanks
Great info! Awesome for people who are just starting.
Thank you
Another advantage to think about with 5th wheel & truck vs a class A, you have a lot easier time FINDING service for your truck than a class A! There are dealerships and mechanics all over but class A service ...? Not so much
Agreed! They are harder to locate mechanics.
Our Class A works well for us and we don't have to deal with the big truck issues when parked. Our car gets 40mpg and the
Class A gets between 7-9 mpg and the car is easy to find a place to park it. We don't have the issue of the truck not really fitting in the campsite well also the price of that truck plus the 5th wheel pushes it well over the cost of our new Class A. The big difference is you have an old Class A and he has a newer 5th wheel. Newer Class A's have more storage inside and outside and bigger closets.
Thanks for watching
I am sure your party of six would not be having as much fun crammed into a
truck on long travel days. Traveling inside your home must be more enjoyable
for all.
It’s way easier for us now. Thanks
Enjoying your videos as always. That was very informative. Travel safe guys!
Thank you 😊
I like ths kyd experience they get different rigs every so often
Yes I like their new set up with the Jeep! We plan to do that once our kids are grown and gone.
But what happens if it rains it's not ideal I don't like to be crammed into a teeny space
We love what kyd also,but when we do it we are going with the Sonic X SN220OVRBX ! Off road,off grid, self sustained, infinity water system!!! ❤
It is such a toss up..started out with 5th wheel and f350, then bought a bigger 5th wheel, then thought a MH woyld be better so sold the 5th and truck for a MH. Question?? I do miss the 5th and truck love the bunks and extra sleeping room, but the MH is so convenient. Bathroom if you need it while driving, can fix something to eat and coffee while driving, crazy cant deside😂😂 guess we'll keep the MH for now..hugs🤗💓
Yes their are pros to both! Thank you
That does sound super convenient but isn't that taking a risk on safety? Personally I'd rather have everyone in a seatbelt while driving. Of course, nothing is totally safe if you're in an accident. I'm trying to choose between the two as well.
Most new class a's have a bath and a half
One thing that influenced me being a "semi senior" ( just me) was all the things I read for years from full timers. Break downs/ repairs.
If I had kids ( 7 grand babies! They stay home with my 3 beautiful daughters!! Lol) and your MH had to go in the shop, even for a few days you need a hotel$$. With a 5th and a truck repair you could still live in the space that they are all a custom to. Perhaps even on the lot of the repair station.
Something I considered even on my own.
Oh, wonderful job covering this subject!!
Be safe!
But 5th wheels need repairs too and sometimes have to go in for warranty work. I know a family fulltiming in a 5th wheel and it was in the shop for a month getting things fixed. They had to rent a house while waiting.
nice vido
Thanks
We get our 2nd motorhome (sold the last one) in March. 2004 Monaco Windsor. Looking forward to making more memories.
Awesome! Enjoy!!
Some 5th wheel have 6 sides. That’s the ma I have seen. Great comparison. Safe Travels
Thank you 😊
I wish I could live in a motorhome as it seems soo cool.
You are right about the style of travel and one’s comfort level. We chose a class A because my son and I love to sleep while traveling , we don’t have to stop to go to the bathroom and no need to swing by any restaurant for lunch during travel. Sometimes we take our tow vehicle but recently, we decided that it’s easier to get a rental car at the destination city than to drag our mini van using a dolly. (We are not full timers yet.)
No other storage outside unless you get the one that has the rear pass through storage also.
How do you forget to fill up your propane tank? Think you were being kind.
You have to have a Big Bus because of the Kids, travel would be a Nightmare for your family with a 5th Wheel. With one or Two Kids it would be ok. Just my opinion because I have traveled in Both Types. I have a Big Coach like yours it cost a Quarter Million but cheaper to keep up than my Money Pit House I am going to sell. Party of Six needs a Big Bus... My Bus has 4 Slides and a Bath and 1/2. (Jakussi) lol Tub in mine when at a RV Park Full Hook Up's.
Sounds like a wonderful RV you’ve got! Thanks for watching
@@LoftisPartyofSix Thank you for responding. I admire you and your Family and Faith in God. We all need help. But you are right when I park I don't have to go outside unless I really need to 50amp it. Otherwise I stay inside and I do enjoy the Outdoors. I do have a Motorcycle on the back but that is Automatic too when I sat it on the Ground. I have to figure out how to Hook up 50 amp Automatic LOL.. God Bless Be safe. Glad to hear you serviced the Trans after the Overheating Problems.. You have a Great Family....
Thor puts outdoor kitchens on Class A.
Great great info! Right now I am leaning towards a smaller Class C and a jeep. But who knows what we will end up with! Thanks again!
Thank you 😊
We use an Extend a Stay with our class A
Can carry 7 gal tanks to hook to Motorhome
Works great if you're at one place for a long time
Good to know.. thanks!
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Depending on the state you can with a 5th wheel tow another car or a boat behind the 5th wheel camper.
True.. but those who travel the US like us, the 3rd tow vehicle wouldn’t be worth having if it’s not allowed in all states.
@@LoftisPartyofSix I should added depending on what state your registration is in. You can tow it in any state. But there is some states that despise it. I would only tow a boat or jetski due to I love water. And thanks for the content keep it up. Stay safe and God bless your Journey.
I love what Laine started - you have to experience the experience! Powerful words. Thank you for sharing your insights 👍🏻
Thank you 😊