Best RV for a year on the road

[Adamnof]

So my FJ says that it's not to be towed four down. I am assuming that also means that I shouldn't put it on a dolly, and just get a light trailer to haul it? The trailer will make the tow weight closer to 6500 lbs, how bad would it be to tow that much behind a gas engine? With an extra trailer and having to hook on and load and unload an extra vehicle, will that be tough for one guy to do alone? Or am I now getting to the point where I should just trade in my vehicles and buy a truck and a 5th wheel trailer?

Those Foretravels look great but really starting to get out of my budget there...

 

[H2H1]

I know I can't tow my Tundra, that is why I bought a Saturn. If the FJ is front wheel drive ( I doubt it is) you could tow on a dolly. I have had both a TT and now a MH. I prefer the MH much easier to set up and mention by Len. Good luck on your hunt.

 

[C Nash]

Most gasser are rated to tow 5000K so you need to check your manual to see what youre is rated. The hitch should also have rated weight tow on it.

 

[Adamnof]

just wanted to thank everyone for their input into my search. after weighing all the options, i decided that for my first RV I would make a bit smaller investment and test the waters. once winter comes i may regret my decision if i end up in colder climes. I bought a 2002 Georgie Boy 34' Cruise Master off of a family friend so that i know it was well cared for. my vehicle owners manuals said they could not be towed so i got a trailer and am carrying around my mustang instead of the FJ to save on weight, since the RV is a gasser. Ive only been in her for a few days, but am lovin it so far!
thanks again

 

[LEN]

Great to hear keep us updated and if you have question we're here.

LEN

 

[Adamnof]

ok so i do have a few more questions, about the rules of the road for a rig like this... Do I have to follow the posted requirements for trucks? as in speed limits and lane restrictions? What sort of highway courtesies should i know about that car drivers may not know? What about seat belts and kids and car seats?

 

[H2H1]

I follow the same rules as if I was driving my car or truck. Other drivers will show you respect if you show them the same. As for as tractor trailers goes, just give them the right away. I have notice when they are passing they seem to draw you to them, so I move over to the right as for as I can and let them go. Good luck.

 

[C Nash]

On some right turns you may have to swing into the left lane so watch out for a car pulling up on your right even though you have your right blinker on.

 

[akjimny]

RV's go by the same rules of the road as passenger cars. As far as I know, no state requires RV's to pull into truck weigh stations or obey the restricted lane use rules you find around some cities. I try to keep up with the majority when driving on multi-lane highways and generally travel in the center lane if possible. If I can't keep up, such as going uphill or in a lot of stop-and-go traffic, I get in the right hand lane and let the speed demons blaze on by. The only time this gets tricky is when you end up in a "RIGHT LANE EXIT ONLY" lane and have to merge over into traffic.

 

[RanCarr]

I haven't seen one person recommend a Class-C which would save him money and fit what he asked for. And he can tow a small car with it. A Class-C with one slide would be ideal for a single male who many have overnight company at times or a beer buddy or two over to watch some sporting event. A C-C is easier to maneuver and even a medium to larger size one will fit just about any campsite he comes across. I honestly feel he should look at and price BOTH before he decides.

 

[rkhusker]

what about MPG between gasser and diesel? i talked to a diesel rv owner and he told me not to believe the dealers that diesel rv get better mileage. what are your thoughts? what is good MPG?

 

[H2H1]

Well I have a gasser and I average about 7.5 to 8 mpg, and this is on how fast I am going. At 55-60 mph I get better mpg. Now having said that, a diesel does get better even at faster mph. Diesel are built to run, not to sit still, but the cost is more when it time for maintainace.

 

[C Nash]

All depends on the size of the diesel MH and the engine. Driving habits also determin MPG. Same size diesel MH as a gasser will get better MPG but I would not buy a diesel just based on MPG.

 

[rkhusker]

thanks for info.