Slowmover
Fort Worth, TX
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Questions unstated:
1). How many years?
2). How many miles?
That’s the divisor between “best” and “typical”.
Airstream is the last of the quality trailers. Entry-level way back when. But it’s still an a non-limited lifespan 25+ year TT. 250,000-miles.
It also has no peer in towing. Stability.
The typical RVs are sub-10 years before serious problems (delamination, prominently). . 75k miles. Terrible suspensions and centr-of-gravity height.
The typical trailers built when mine was are now a couple decades past being tipped into the landfill. (There’s no need to buy one brand-new. Use depreciation to your advantage).
Buying new every 5-7 years is enormously wasteful. Unless that’s the time period expected.
As to size, the Golden Age of Trailers showed that 27-28’ is best size for a full-time couple(asa minimum). . Bath, beds, storage and amenities. Front lounge, mid-kitchen, beds, and bath at rear is that layout. It’s also most efficient for plumbing and weight balance.
It’s not in the least harder to tow than a 25’.
Avoid slide-outs.
And, as an important note: Many do good planning to go full-timing. But not so on EXITING. Sadly, it’s often illness or injury. Expect that selling an RV (versus giving it away) may be 4-6 months. Have a few ways of getting out.
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edited 03/30/20 06:25pm by Slowmover *
1990 35' SILVER STREAK Sterling, 9k GVWR
2004 DODGE RAM 2WD 305/555 ISB, QC SRW LB NV-5600, 9k GVWR
Hensley Arrow; 11-cpm solo, 17-cpm towing fuel cost
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mountainkowboy
Socal > NE Oregon
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Off the top of my head.....Northwoods (arctic fox) and Lance are probably the best for winter camping. Crossovers from truck campers that are known for being 4-season units.
Chuck & Ruth with 4-legged Molly
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1990 S&S 11SC Cabover
2011 Ford Ranger
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campermama
Here and There
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I just got this trailer...lots of storage, comfortable, I love it!!
Jayco Eagle HT 274CKDS
2018 Dodge Ram 3500 Laramie,SRW,CTD,4x4,Long bed
2020 Jayco eagle ht 274ckds
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https://roaddivaontheroad.blogspot.com/2020/03/getting-ready.html
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patperry2766
Saginaw Texas
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If you haven't purchased yet, look at the Outdoors RV Mfg brands. We had a chance to look at one a few months back, and while they don't have a 5th wheel model yet, we were VERY impressed.
Courage is the feeling you have right before you fully understand the situation
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beemerphile1
Ohio
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By definition of the RVIA, an RV is not built for full time living. The building codes for a mobile home are different. They recently fought it out with the US government over the definition and code requirements.
Of course we all know that hasn't prevented many RVers using them in a full time fashion.
Build a life you don't need a vacation from.
2016 Silverado 3500HD DRW D/A 4x4
2018 Keystone Cougar 26RBS
2006 Weekend Warrior FK1900
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