LAdams
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TT works a lot better for us... Even with the MH, we still had to tow a dinghy if you want to get around town or go somewhere...
It was nice though just stepping back into the MH for bathroom or kitchen, can't do that with the TT, but a quick stop in a rest area will get you both the bathroom facilities and the kitchen in the TT...
Don't miss the big monthly payment on the MH... Don't miss the motor and chassis maintennace on the MH and having all that money just sit there all winter while payments are made...
TT's are cheaper which allowed us to pay for ours cash... The TT has been paid for for a long time and we still have the truck for a daily driver (although we don't use it that way) and hauling purposes...
The MH was more convenient with the facilities inside but sure was a lot more expensive both in initial cost and maintenance...
We're quite happy to stay with the TT...
Best Regards,
Les
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HiTech
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I have to agree that money is the main advantage our trailer had over the MH. Paid for vs payments.
When you are sitting still on a site they are very similar. When you are on the road, the MH has some very nice additional features, which you pay a premium for.
-Jim
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RLMiller
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There is no comparison when it comes to the amenities in the motorhome. When we purchased the motorhome, the dealer insulted me with the trade-in offer on the travel trailer so I kept it. Glad I did since the motorhome spent 50% of the time at the dealer for the first six months I owned it. The motorhome is much more comfortable for longer trips, and my wife prefers to ride in the motorhome, rather than the pick-up truck tow vehicle. Since my wife is handicapped, the motorhome is far more practical for her.
Still there are circumstances, such as some campgrounds, where the shorter travel trailer is an advantage. During the winter, in snow conditions, the 4 wheel drive pick-up and trailer combination is much easier to handle and to chain up when needed. Sooner or later I’ll get rid of one or the other, just don’t know which one yet.
Talking about the cost of the motorhome, compared to the travel trailer, causes depression, so I’ll avoid that subject.
Richard L. Miller
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BigMamaKat
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Had a pop-up, TT and now a MH (Class C). Not sorry for one minute to go to the MH. Can't wait to trade up again for a Class A (already have my eye on one, but the C's only a year old so I better wait). MH much easier to handle. Like being able to pull into a rest area and have everything you need right there.
Me, Shpilkah and
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GB
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We went from TT to 5th wheel to Class A I wish I had my 5th wheel back, this spring we'll sell the MH and go back to a 5er, But they all have advantages and disavantages, mh's are nice for travel stops with the generator etc. I prefer to drive a pickup, as others have posted dislike the maint on a mh, with a 5er and truck you can upgrade seperately. JMO
Happy trails GB
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SieraSam
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Tundratow:
I strted RV'ing in the late 60's with a tent trailer, next was a 16' Scotty TT, next a 30' Komfort TT and I set up and took down several dozend 5th wheelers of various sizes as an RV technician for a major RV Dealer. I now have a 32' class A MH.
I would go back to the TT's if economically forced, but I would never own a 5th Wheel trailer. They are too cumbersome to set up and take down.
I have had many experiences where I and a 5th wheeler pulled into a CG at the same time. I set up my MH in about 5 minutes while the guy in the 5th wheeler was still fussing around 15 minutes later. Same story when we were leaving the CG.
The other thing is that my wife likes to visit the bath room while we are driving down the road in our MH without stopping. You have a hard time doing that towing a TT or 5th Wheel.
Camping Cat
*This Message was edited on 29-Jan-03 03:32 PM by Camping Cat*
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5thwheeler
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Quote:The other thing is that my wife likes to visit the bath room while we are driving down the road in our MH without stopping. You have a hard time doing that towing a TT or 5th Wheel.
Is not having to stop to use the john a crucial issue when deciding whether to by a TT or MH?
Just asking.
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BEARS514
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Don't miss what we never owned. Went from pop-up to Class A. Really can't imagine owning a fifth wheel. We almost always tow a dinghy, a small SUV, Toyota RAV4, that is a pleasure to drive around while sight seeing.
Bear
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patnchris
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Not at all...went from a 25 ft. ultra-light TT to our 34ft. MH..Besides the extra space, towing the TT behind a downsized tow vehicle was always a little bit of a hassle (V8 Mercury Mountaineer)..Now the "BIG THING" tows the "little thing" (Windstar) and that makes a lot more sense to me...Pat
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Henry
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We had a tent, pop-up, pickup camper, TT, MH, TT, MH and now a 28' 5th. The thing I miss most about the MH is I have a 250 mile bladder and my navigater has a 50 miler. It was sure nice to keep on keeping on with the bathroom there in the MH, but We love our 5th. Only one engine the care for also.
Henry Holley
Snyder, Texas
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