Class A Motorhome vs 5th Wheel Toy Hauler
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 มิ.ย. 2024
- In this video we discuss the pros and cons of the Class A Motorhome vs 5th Wheel Toy Hauler. As you may know, we traded our 5th wheel in for the Class A Motorhome and many want to know how we feel about that decision.
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Which type of RV do you or would you prefer? The Class A Motorhome or the 5th Wheel? Why?
I have an Alliance 40V13 th
5th wheel. There is no motor to worry about. Had a 34 ft class A. For all the reasons stated in your video. Granted it was used. But after a while, the engine kept having issues and then transmission and drive shaft. With a 5th wheel, if your truck has issues, you can drop it off and still have your house. Not always the case with class A. And resell value is not always better on a class A. With the cost of the class A and limit to where it can be serviced vs locations and more accessibility to service a 3/4 or 1 ton truck feels more secure.
Even from your video, livability seemed to check more boxes in the 5th wheel. I have a GD momentum 350M th
I hope you enjoy your motorhome and your journey!!! 😊
@@Tgyrl32 Have lived in 2x travel trailers, a 5th wheel, and now a class A. Going back to 5th wheel and never going back. Class A has been a disaster
My customized Newell all day long. ( Mid entry, 1/2 half and bunk)
Celle qui a deux chambres
How about a video of how you travel with the car and bike in the trailer. How you choose places to stay. How you maneuver in the RV park with the trailer and what you do with it once you are parked. I am on the fence as to which way to go and that could prove to be a decision maker for me. Thanks and great videos.
When we were using a class A, my wife and I could pull into or back into a camp site and have slides out, leveled and utilities hooked up and our chairs out in about 15 minutes max. Then we could sit there watching as a couple came in with there 5th wheel and after taking 3 or 4 whacks at getting it backed in just right and almost an hour before they were done setting up. Advantage: class A, every time.
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Thank you. Good points all around. Safe travels.
I see Darryl driving a semi sleeper outfitted with storage boxes and a drom box. A Jeep on the back pulling a 45' Toy Hauler with his Harley in the garage. That's my dream setup. In the meantime, my F350 dually and 37' 5th wheel will do just fine.
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Great video. The Class A has a couple of other advantages too. 1. When traveling the air conditioning is always running so when you stop you don't have to go back to a hot trailer. 2. When traveling on a rainy day you don't have to get out of the truck and run back to the fifth wheel, open it up, just to go to the bathroom. You just get up out of the drivers seat and walk through a nice dry motorhome to the bathroom. 3. The same thing when overnighting in a parking lot. If it's raining or cold out you don't have to get out. You are already in your RV. 4. In the Class A you have full access to the kitchen so the passenger can make snacks or grab cold drinks without having to pre make them and pack a cooler, which also takes up room in the truck and still isn't easy to get to while driving. For me my wife has to use the bathroom a lot. With the Class A there is no more pulling over at every other exit so she can use the bathroom. I get to keep driving and she can go as frequently as she needs too. She always felt bad making me stop so often. For us and our family the Class A is the clear winner. One last benefit of a Class A. We can run the washer and dryer while driving down the road eliminating the need to do laundry at night after we have stopped for the evening.
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I prefer to avoid my home being impounded until I apply for and receive whatever state I am in oversize permit when caught by a state patrol officer who has accident investigation tape measure in the trunk.
65" is the maximum combined RV / Trailer / towed vehicle length in 90% of US states.
It's only a matter of time when you get pulled over and a policeman measures your combo
You are better off researching each state ahead of time you plan to travel in and apply for and receive an oversize permit so you can turn smokey's grin to a frown when he asks you to turn off your RV while he pulls out his 100' tape measure and asks your pretty wife to hold the end of the tape measure but you admit you are 70' and have a valid state oversize permit. These permits usually come in one time limited use, a specified date set or an annual permit. California's annual is only $90 while Arizona's is a whopping $360.
Yes, separate permits for each state. It takes each state different delay times, so many of us over-length toy haulers rip of the bandaid and opt for a annual because then we have the flexibility to travel multiple instances without having to apply for multiple date one time or date window permits that are difficult to predict.
You two make the most well thought out videos. Good job!
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We made a similar switch, but from bumper pull to Tiffin gasser. I agree with all of your comments. I think it's worth adding that the touch and feel of quality is higher on most Class A's than most trailers. I very much appreciate the solid weighty feel of pretty much everything. As a larger man, I appreciate the lack of flex in the floor. As a tired man, I appreciate that I can sleep while my wife moves around without feeling it in the bed. Another worthy point is climate control. It is so nice to show up at a location already cooled down.
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As always, you provide clear information in an interesting way!
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Just an excellent comparison. Thank you.
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Great video! You two are living the life I've only been able to dream of. I wish you both safe travels and fond memories, you are an amazing couple .Keep up the great content.
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Great video there is no right or wrong only what works for you.We have a class a and love it the ease of setting up when getting to the campground is great.
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Glad to see you all enjoying life! Miss the MC videos!
🙌🙌One is on the way David!
Great review comparing the two RV types. Thank you
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Great video! Very well put together! I thoroughly enjoyed it!
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We just upgraded to a Jayco White Hawk 32BH because it has a bunk room and half bath for our 2 daughters. It checks all the boxes for us. I’m so glad RV travel can be done in so many ways. I’m glad the Class A is working for you! 😊
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Great comparison - thanks!
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I have had fifth wheels and motorhomes a couple times been in situation‘s that are uncomfortable at night when that happens you have to get out of the trailer to get to the truck with the motorhome I can hop in the driver seat and go. Love my class a great video thanks guys
Wow, she’s gorgeous. Bless you both!🙏
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Love the videos guys! Stay safe out there and we own a 40 class A and have nothing to compare to and we love it!!
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Absolutely amazing video! Very comprehensive and outlined all the main points! The only one that you missed was the need for a TOAD vehicle to permit travel around town when connected.
Thank you my friend! I rarely comment on videos but you and your channel have been a huge help to me over the years, I appreciate ya!
Great video! Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us.
Very welcome!
Great topic and as you said, it really depends on the individuals needs, wants, and of course budget. Thanks for sharing and see ya in a couple weeks ❤
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Thank you for an interesting and informative comparison! 👍
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Thanks for sharing, you answered a lot of questions.😊
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Great comparisons. Thanks for the information.
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Great job on the comparison. We ran a 5th wheel for 20 years when we were working but moved to a Class A for full timing. We loved our 5th wheel and it served us well. However, one area you did not cover was the ease of set up and take down. This is also different for each individual but we have found for us it is much easier to set up and take down the class A. Thanks for the video.
🙌🙌Thanks for sharing Cory.
Great video guys, good info and helps those trying to make a decision.
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Ty great video my wife and I have discussion all the time. We have a trailer now bi my often wonder if a class A would be better. I just love the ability to use the class A while on the road. In a trailer you can’t enjoy it until you park.
I’m a new subscriber, gosh you’re both adorable ❤ I’m moving into a fifth wheeler next week, very happy to have channels like yours for guidance.
Hello AngelNScott! Welcome to our channel and congrats on the 5th wheel! Let us know if we can help in the future!
Great video! I had a Class A (35’) and moved to a fifth wheel toy hauler (44’). From my own experience, those are all great points that I noticed as well!
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Awesome video and information as, love you both be safe out there and take care
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We've only owned a class A, and we love it. Just being able to stop a rest stop and relax without getting out is great. We have a Entegra Aspire
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Both are nice!!!!
Thanks guys, great video. We just recently purchased our first class A motor home and sold our travel trailer toy hauler.
Great Richard! Safe travels to you guys!
Great points in your video. We've had travel trailers and a gas class A. There are a lot of reasons that make a trailer a better choice, but for our family of 4, with school age kids, we tend to be moving more than staying put during summer vacations. Our 35' class A was much preferred over the trailers. I hope to buy a diesel pusher in retirement.
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We always enjoy your videos. We have only owned a 2019 Tiffin Class A Open Road Allegro gas model & our toad is a Buick Encore. Our floor plan has a bath & 1/2, two driverside slides, washer/dryer stackable. Our motorhome mileage is 7 miles per gallon & our toad gets 30/40 per gallon. It’s ride isn’t as smooth as the diesel models, but our maintenance costs are a lot lower than the diesel. I really like the class A & since we are full time retired, we don’t have to worry about work stations. The storage is big for us & we feel we save on gas having the car to get around. It works for us. That’s what is so great about RVing…there is something for everyone!!
Safe travels & hope to see you on the road someday 😊❤️🇺🇸
Thanks for sharing Janice! 🙌🙌
We traded in a pull trailer for a Class A and love it!! Happy travels!!❤
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Thanks Guys!
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Love the review!!!! Looks like it comes down to money 😊
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Thanks for the info
Great video
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Y'all are awesome - May you have many more safe and happy miles!! My wife and I are 50-60 camping nights/year van owners. Mercedes 170 EXT with a Sprinter conversion. I keep an Oru origami kayak in the van's garage (plus other 'essentials') and carry a Vespa on a rack from the trailer hitch. I'll spare the rationale and use cases we based our decision to go with a van but it really works well for us now... All the best.
Thanks for sharing Jeff! Sound like a nice set up!!
Great video!
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Good job on the decision of which works for choices you make 👍
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Neither one will ever be in my future but I just wanted to say I really enjoyed this vid so much. It was very insightful and honest and clear. And y’all are just so stinkin cute…always. Be safe, Be blessed.😃👍💜
Thank you so much Donna!
As a ‘spectator’ I love your class A. So nice 👍🏼
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Nice topics to compare the 2. It really comes down to what you want as an individual. We had the 42 ft tag class A. Now we haveva bumper pull behind F250. The points you mentioned were valid. The class A is so nice on a trip from both driver and passenger points. And manoeuvring withbthe way the front end steers can't be beat. Never tired on arrival and can actually be set up with a couple of buttons and a power cord. Other connections can wait. Boom. You are set.
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Great video! We are in a Momentum and have been thinking of a Class A. I can see all your points being the same for us!
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Great Video.
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Great video guys.
I’ll prefer the fifth wheel but man that motor home is nice
Thank you for sharing ❤
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Thanks for the honest comparison. We currently have a regular 5th wheel but are considering a toy hauler in the near future. I do like many things about Class A - just not the price! Lol. - Mike and Shelley
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We love our fifthwheel camper life
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Great vlog for sure.
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Just ran into Flyboy at the store today, great guy, really nice talking to him. I'm sure it runs in the family. Keep the videos coming Chief.
Hey Tin Man! He called and told me right afterward! Thanks for watching my friend! All the best to ya!
Cannot believe it's been two years.
I could see the advantage and disadvantages of both and enjoy your views and opinions.
Time flies Dave! Thanks for watching sir!
Excellent comparison. I have a class A and often travel with children. Access to a bathroom, without stopping, while traveling is one of the main reasons we have the class A.
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Awesome video! Thank you! (Very cute couple, by the way! 🙂)
Thank you Surreal Design Solutions! Appreciate you watching.
Enjoyed the video.. we went from a class c to class A diesel pusher back to a simple class C
Our needs changed but hopefully we will stick with the small class C….
Happy travels you two!❤️
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Loved the video. We have a toy hauler; was debating on getting a diesel Class A. We have the golf cart, ATV’s, and motorcycles, etc. Our thoughts are the same as yours between the two but we are still unsure. For now we will continue to enjoy what we have😊. Safe travels.
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Heyyyyyyyyy
Checking In
Excellent video on pros and cons
Congratulations on your class A
Safe Travels 😄🙏🏽
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I did not know you are full time, that's awesome. I retired in 2010 been full time ever since. We are on our third rig which is a Tiffin Allegro Red 37 PA. Nice comparison, safe travels!
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We transitioned from a Class C to a Class A and now we have a Travel Trailer. The C and A were great in terms of efficiency, maneuverability and drivability. You have access to all of your facilities as you stated and you rarely have to get out on short stops. But… the travel trailer has a better and more comfortable layout. We have a rear living unit with a kitchen island and it’s great and spacious. We go away for weeks at a time and I too work on the road. We’ll likely upgrade the truck and move to a fifth wheel in the next 2-3 year’s.
Great video!!
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I agree with every one of your category decisions, even though we did the exact opposite as you guys. We had a 40' Berkshire 390BH "luxury" diesel pusher that was indeed very nice and I will concur that the air ride is great, it's quiet, with great visibility and perfect if you're traveling frequently, but a motorhome is just too small for us once we reach our destination. We sold our diesel pusher and switched to a 48' Voltage Triton 4271 fifth wheel. In our case, as a family of four with two dogs and my need to work from the RV during the day, the fifth wheel was a much better fit for us. We converted our garage to an office so I can work in a quiet environment. In our case (mid bunk room) our kids have their own computer room where they can do homeschool work or gaming, plus they each have their own bunk, my wife and I have our bedroom, and we still have 2 bathrooms, so there is plenty of space for us. The way we travel now, staying 1-2 weeks at a time at a location, the fifth wheel provides us all of the space and amenities that we need which simply don't exist (and likely can't exist due to the limited space) in a motorhome. Great video, it's funny how we agree on every single category, yet went in opposite directions, lol.
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Currently have a momentum toy hauler. Been toying with class A switch, But can't bring myself to do it. Love the rear deck, and the ability to bring toys along. Another great video keep up the good work!
no white knuckle driving for u! plus MHs are more expensive to buy and to repair. with a 5th wheel, u can just unhook and drive your truck anywhere u want, so much easier.
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Great video! I have to agree...the importance of usability is a number 1 for us. Being elderly, the kitchen & bathroom is a must! 😮. LOL😊
Thanks for sharing!!
@@TollesonLife Class A!👍
explained very well. Our thoughts exactly. lol
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Great video as always guys. I just purchased a new Discovery and I hope to see you on the road one day. For us the class a is the winner all the time.
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Hee hee You guys sailed right into RV'ing's oldest argument. It's just like Chevy or Ford, Hatfield & McCoy's or to*ma*to/to*me*to. Love it, Like you said, "It is what fits you best." I like my Class A because, I can tow the Jeep behind it with a towbar, but then I can hitch the boat behind the Jeep. I am ready to take cover as the shots will start for mentioning that.
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Fantastic 👏👏
Thank you! Cheers!
I’m team 5th wheel! 🙋🏽♀️😊 thanks for a great video
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having a class with a tag axle is a must. It allows you to have a bigger trailer to haul those things you want or need. A Newell is on my list.
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Good afternoon, I am very pleased to watch your interesting video, you are great, this is an excellent comparison video, thank you very much, I wish you good health and prosperity
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Interesting video.
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Mrs.Clay hasn’t aged at all. ❤ ❤❤
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We're currently in a Class A as we travel from NY to WA and back twice a year. Once we go FT, we plan to go to a 5th wheel. I love our Class A for all the reasons you've mentioned. And I'm hoping most of our trips will be shorter in the 5th wheel. I'll miss having a Jeep to adventure in once we get the 5th wheel, but the garage will be my office and our guest room. The model we plan to buy also has a loft in the garage, so that will be our storage. Our gasser doesn't have a lot of storage like the diesel pushers have.
Very good Amy! You will enjoy the 5th wheel too so either way you will be good to go when you FT!! All the best!
Great video! Bea❤utiful couple!!!
Thank you!!
You know from your
Videos I liked your 5th wheel but the class A is gorgeous too. We do the travel trailer and like unhooking and exploring but each design has its advantages
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Enjoying our toy hauler for now, need to enjoy the toys more lol
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Awesome comparison video!
My wife and I, we were leaning towards Class A motorhome. Although we have done some comparison ourselves between Class A. vs Travel Trailer, however, your video pretty much sealed the deal for us on which is better for us.
That being said,
my opinion on your comparison video is this; after watching you two working on the RV table;
Why do you have this HUGE computer screen compares to your wives tiny little laptop screen?
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Doesn't she deserve a much larger screen as well?
Just trying to put a smile on your face...
Please understand this is just my attempt at humor.
Love all your videos and let me add that you two are lovely couple. Please keep those videos coming.
God bless and
Happy safe travel!❤
😂😂hey thanks for watching.
A very nice comparison
yes I do agree the Class A
is the winner, you can always
modify your trailer to meet
your needs like an
added retractable second story
for more open interior space
to work or entertain
when the weather is about to
change
and becomes a little bit of a pain .
dropping your trailer and your guest
while keeping your Class A free of mess .
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Nice comparison and contrast video. I prefer the 5th wheel.
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I think the toy haulers are better, now mine you I’m no expert at all but from all I’ve read up on having the use of your car outside of hauling is something that can come in handy. Regardless of what I think love y’all’s videos.
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Thank you both for the detailed breakdown of pros and cons. We currently tow a 30' Airstream travel trailer. But we are discussing us going full time in a few years once I retire. We love our Airstream but my wife is showing strong interest in a class A. One question. When the motorhome is in for repairs, especially if it will be in longer than just that day, what do you do? Stay in it at the repair facility, rent a hotel room, etc..? NOTE: I just saw you have a video on places to stay while your motorhome is being serviced. I think that will answer my questions. Safe travels!
👍We haven’t had that issue John but yes many time people have to get a hotel and at times you can stay in your Coach while repairs are made.
Love the video! Sounds like a 5th wheel is the winner lol
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Great video, and I'll agree mostly. I just sold my truck and toy hauler last week. I'm going to say I'll take the 5th wheel and truck over the class A we are in. Working on things in a class A is more complicated and way more expensive.
with a 5th wheel u can just unhook and drive your truck anywhere u want, so much easier than trying to parallel park a MH or worry about getting stuck.
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We have a GD Momentum 410 and are ready to trade in for a Class A. Travelling with two dogs and moving every 3-5 days makes for a lot of work with a 5th wheel. Looking forward to a Class A
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Tow my F-250 with my Spyder RT in the back of the F250 bed with my Renegade Super C. Just found your channel.
Hey Runways to Roadways! Thanks for sharing. Love those 250’s. Thanks for watching!
Interesting
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Need to check out Mionshine campground in Sylva in North Carolina! One of the nicest campground me and my wife been to .
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I agree with you, the class a is better.
Keep the rubber on the road and safe travels.
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Love the video, very good points!! Was also wondering, with the length and size of both RVs how many campsites, boondocking situations and how do they compare! Can you find more places with the Class A (w/trailer) or Fifth wheel??
Hey Terry, really about the same as far as finding places, if the 5th wheel would fit, so would the Motorhome! 🙌🙌
@@TollesonLife i copy that!! Makes sense!
Nice video..how much is the total insurance and registration on each one?
I just can’t get over how much you sound like Horsepower TV host Joe Elmore could be brothers.
Hear that often 😂👍
You can NEVER go wrong with a Tiffin .......... nuff said !
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The in motion Starlink would be great so she can work while you drive
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The only thing of a motor coach with trailer is finding a space to fit it in. We would love to have one, but much of the places we go to don't have that room
I understand Heritage Cowboy. It does make things a little more challenging.
Do yah see yourselfer going back to living in a house with a yard and a pool one day after the adventure? Thank for sharing!
Yes we do Dave, just not sure when👍
How did you decide on which toy hauler
I'm back in a 5th wheel. The class A and the hydralift was not a good plan. No going back to class A for me.
We always had Fifth Wheels and loved them. We have never owned a Class A so I just can't say. I've followed your channel and love the units' you guys had. Stay safe, keep enjoying life and look forward to the next.
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