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Island Gal
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Marcie
Texas
USA
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 Posted - Aug 14 2011 : 7:59:40 PM
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| I know a lot of u have RV's. We are planning on getting one soon and can't decide between a motor home or a 5th wheel. This is all new to us. We hope to travel a few months of the year. Any suggestions? What brand of trailer do you have? Do you love it? Is it easy to maintain? Would love input from my farm sisters about this. Oh, VINTAGE trailers are OUT. I would love one but hubby doesn't share my love for old things. Bummer! |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Aug 15 2011 : 03:16:17 AM
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We have a travel trailer and love it. My husbnad is very comfortable towing and has always felt that a motor home is just another vehicle to maintain. And if you don't tow a car behind a motor home, when you camp and need to go somehere, you have to pack up every time you leave camp.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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Island Gal
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Marcie
Texas
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 08:11:23 AM
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| Thanks Angie. I can't wait to find just the right one! |
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Farmer Judy
True Blue Farmgirl
433 Posts
Judy
North Aurora
IL
USA
433 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 08:33:31 AM
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I agreed with Angie, I have had a travel trailer and a pop-up. Both gave us the convience of locking it up and going sightseeing. If our vehicle needs repair we are not losing are TT too. A few Christmases ago, we had the TT parked in the driveway and hid all the presents in it and wrapped all the packages in it. We have never tried a mobile home and really don't want to.
God bless,
Judy
Born a city girl but a farm girl at heart!
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jclambert
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Judy
Stringtown
Oklahoma
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 1:45:13 PM
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We have a 28.5 ft. Jayco 5th wheel with 1 slide out. For my husband and I, it is the perfect size and thank goodness, he is great at pulling and backing it up. We have it down to about 15 minutes to set up in camp and about the same to get ready to leave. Wouldn't trade it for the world. Hope you find the one for you Marcie. Enjoy!
Judy
"Courage is when you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what". Atticus Finch - To Kill a Mockingbird |
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Island Gal
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Marcie
Texas
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 5:35:23 PM
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| Thank you Judy's. I spent today going to RV dealers. WOW! A lot to pick from but some are SOOOO expensive! We will just have to keep looking. Think we have decided on a 5th wheel with slides. |
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the butchers wife
Farmgirl in Training
27 Posts
Kelly
Mo
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Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 5:52:41 PM
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We just bought a Jayco last week, too. We've already taken it on a "Maiden Voyage." And will take it out again this weekend locally. So far we LoVE it. I really think it is going to allow us so much freedom and be able to save $$$. We searched and searched for a camper and decided on this one because it has a slide out that includes the dinette and a sofa bed. So when it's pulled out there's tons of room. Also, it has a lot of storage. All of the maintanence was really intimidating, but so much easier than we ever anticipated.
Is anyone a member of any camping clubs? and if so how do you like it?
Happy Camping,
Kelly |
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Island Gal
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Marcie
Texas
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Aug 16 2011 : 7:36:02 PM
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Congrats Kelly! Did you get a 5th wheel or a TT? I know you will have such great times with it. When I get one I wish I could fix it up cute inside like all the sweet vintage ones on here....
If anyone has ideas please share! |
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britchickny
True Blue Farmgirl
1048 Posts
Angie
Port Orange
Florida
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Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 02:56:17 AM
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A slide makes all the difference. Our 30' TT has just one slide and it is not a super slide (That goes out as far) We chose this one because when we are packing, even with the slide in, we can still move around very easily.
We do not belong to a group or anything but there are many Good Sam groups around the country and a great forum too, lots of very helpful info.
ANGIE
"Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance" JUDE 1:2
http://www.pinkroomponderings.blogspot.com/
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jclambert
True Blue Farmgirl
149 Posts
Judy
Stringtown
Oklahoma
USA
149 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 08:30:32 AM
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Marcie, we bought ours used and got a really good deal on it. (It had never been pulled. A rancher had bought it for his hired hand to live in and it had very little use.) Keep looking and you may find a real steal.
Judy
"Courage is when you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway and you see it through no matter what". Atticus Finch - To Kill a Mockingbird |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 17 2011 : 9:05:22 PM
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We have both, Trailers & a Class B mini Motorhome (20' Chinook)and love both. The motorhome is diffinatly comfy & i love driving it... but the disadvantage is you need a tow vehicle (car) to get around.
I luv my trailer, but it doesn't have a shower so I have to be sure to camp where there are showers available.
Many years ago we had a 20' Fleetwood trailer that was self contained & it was perfect for hubby, our daughter & myself....kind miss that trailer but I love what we have.
It's not so much the accommodations as much as it is the experience & fun.
Happy trails!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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vegetarian farmer
True Blue Farmgirl
249 Posts
Jane
Freedom
pa
USA
249 Posts |
Posted - Aug 18 2011 : 3:48:23 PM
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We have a 23 foot class C motorhome and we love it. We have taken it from all four corners of the US and everywhere in between. I like an RV because I can go to the bathroom or go make dinner while my Husband is driving. It keeps us from making too many stops when putting on so many miles. I also travel with my 2 big dogs so they can walk around the cabin and get a drink of water or eat while driving also. Since we have a small RV we never have gone anywhere where the RV would not fit. Large cities almost always have oversized parking lots and small town roads are no problem. Some state and national parks will not let you on some roads if the length of vehicle is over 23 feet so travel trailers are not permitted on these roads. We also use the RV as an extra vehicle. If a car is in the shop we still can drive the RV anywhere we need to go and will often just take the RV on a drive for the day. Since it has a bathroom and kitchen there is nothing we need and can turn on the generator and run the AC if we have to leave the dogs in while we do something else. What ever you choose, you will love the RV lifestyle.
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Island Gal
True Blue Farmgirl
76 Posts
Marcie
Texas
USA
76 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2011 : 10:22:40 AM
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| Thank you all for the info. That class c sounds like something I would love but don't think hubby would like something that small. I don't much like the idea of pulling a 40 ft. 5th wheel around but I know it would be nice when it was all set up. We will keep looking and hope for a good deal on something. |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2011 : 10:53:45 AM
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Hey Jane,
thanx for the info on how some States limit or restrict RV's over a certain size on certain roads....
You are so right about the accommodations for pets as well...we have two kitties and if we are going to be gone more than 2 days we can take them with us (in the motorhome)instead of depending on family to come in everyday to care for them.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Kampercatt
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
Zoe
Elkhorn
WI
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Aug 30 2011 : 2:01:41 PM
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We have a 24' 5th wheel and love it, it has one slide out and is easy to pull [hubby's job] I've almost got my 13" Frolic Glamper to go on its first trip. It's fun to put your personal touch on them...
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City Chick
True Blue Farmgirl
1402 Posts
Deb
Chattanooga
TN
USA
1402 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17161 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17161 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 11:14:27 AM
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hey Zoe,
luv your lil 'Frolic' and the way you have it set up.... I was just on the phone to karen~kpaints telling her about it and yacking about an upcoming camping trip.
Happy Trails....
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom.
"Is it time for my Dirt Manicure yet!"
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://www.graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Turtlemoon
Farmgirl Legend Schoolmarm
378 Posts
Tanya
Port Orchard
Washington
USA
378 Posts |
Posted - Aug 31 2011 : 12:42:50 PM
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hi, we sold our little aloha 66 this spring and picked up a 5th wheel. (hubby wanted the joy of peeing inside during the winter weekend camping this year) lol. I do so enjoy the 5th wheel. Our bed feels like a little retreat away from the rest of the trailer. Especially if others are staying there too. We are fortunate to have property that it stays on though and not haul it.
Raggedy Ann stuck in a Barbie Doll World
FarmGirl#1737
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