dblr....Rennie 224 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Looks like your both enjoying it, congrats!!!!!!!! PGHFiend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Speaking of not having the need to stop for breaks....when I used to travel in a friend's pusher to motorcycle races we would set the cruise and swap out drivers. It seemed perfectly ok in my 20's. I wouldn't do that now lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 Sound like a great change all around!! PGHFiend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 You've convinced me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGHFiend 140 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 14 hours ago, ImDownWithDisney said: Speaking of not having the need to stop for breaks....when I used to travel in a friend's pusher to motorcycle races we would set the cruise and swap out drivers. It seemed perfectly ok in my 20's. I wouldn't do that now lol. Saw that on an episode of Orange County Choppers back in the day....it looked dangerous but intriguing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PGHFiend 140 Posted October 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 3 hours ago, keith_h said: You've convinced me. It is awesome. Just sad to see it sit there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Duane 150 Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 9/1/2019 at 2:39 PM, Duane said: We have had 1 tent, 2 pop-ups, 1 travel trailer, 1 5th wheel and now the motorhome... I can say that each has its own set of specific things that make them unique and enjoyable to use. For us, the motorhome has been the best choice so far. When we travel, I feel that I am not as tired at the end of the day or whenever we get where we're going. I found that when I was pulling some sort of trailer, I was more mentally tired then physically tired due to the heightened sense of keeping an eye on the trailer and all the idiot drivers around me. Don't get me wrong, I still have to keep an eye out now, but it is somehow different. Also I think the ride is better overall will the MH, no bucking and chucking going down the road. If we want to stop and eat, or just have a snack while on the road, my trusty "flight attendant" gets up and grabs something from the fridge. Really the only time we have to stop is for fuel or if I need to visit the "facility". I think they all are great RV's to have, you just have give it a try to see how it works out for you and your situation... On 10/2/2019 at 8:59 PM, PGHFiend said: Figured I should update with the 2 weekend trips under our belts. While I have a CDL and love driving trucks, and how much I loved 5th wheel towing and the power of the dually and driving the 2 Super Duty trucks we had, everything about our traveling has changed. There is absolutely no comparison to having the party start once you pull out of the driveway! No more waiting for the relief of the weekend until you arrive, its happening as soon as we shut the garage door. Got stuck in an hour long traffic jam. My wife made food and I cranked up the Sirius radio through my phone app and we had a great time. I truly can't believe how much easier the motorhome is to travel in with no bathroom breaks necessary and to have the ability to get snacks and to pet the dogs or whatever. I don't have to move the dogs back and forth, or the kennel in and out of the truck. My wife no longer has to pack road snacks and coolers, or move pillows and blankets The dogs can get comfy on the floor anywhere. Setting up camp is backing in, hitting the auto level and putting out the usual gear. Leaving is just as easy, crank it and go. The ride is no contest better than the truck and 5th wheel. All of the bumps I used to picture the wheel breaking off the camper is soaked up with ease by the motorhome, even thought it's a leaf spring coach. Also, g rated tires on 22.5 wheels definitely eased the blowout gear from the trailer (though that can happen to any vehicle) I did the "Cheap Handling Fix" with the sway bars and it drives so much better than the way home from Georgia. One hand steering now. The views are unbelievable with the huge windshield. When we came through Wytheville, VA on the way home it was like watching a movie with the mountains rolling ahead and we saw a fully grown pumpkin farm in the morning mist, truly a new sight we hadn't ever seen on a route we've driven a dozen times. Fuel mileage is back to exactly what it was with the 2008 v10 we used to tow with, but the difference is now I drive an f150 that gets 8 mpg better when going to work. Insurance for the truck went down 200 a year, the 5th wheel was 100 a year and the motorhome is 500, so it is costing about 200 a year more for insurance. Travel time is definitely reduced with an 80 gallon tank and limited need for stops. Never say never, but I'm not sure we could go back to towing. My thoughts exactly! PGHFiend 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twiceblessed....nacole 433 Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 10/2/2019 at 8:59 PM, PGHFiend said: Figured I should update with the 2 weekend trips under our belts. While I have a CDL and love driving trucks, and how much I loved 5th wheel towing and the power of the dually and driving the 2 Super Duty trucks we had, everything about our traveling has changed. There is absolutely no comparison to having the party start once you pull out of the driveway! No more waiting for the relief of the weekend until you arrive, its happening as soon as we shut the garage door. Got stuck in an hour long traffic jam. My wife made food and I cranked up the Sirius radio through my phone app and we had a great time. I truly can't believe how much easier the motorhome is to travel in with no bathroom breaks necessary and to have the ability to get snacks and to pet the dogs or whatever. I don't have to move the dogs back and forth, or the kennel in and out of the truck. My wife no longer has to pack road snacks and coolers, or move pillows and blankets The dogs can get comfy on the floor anywhere. Setting up camp is backing in, hitting the auto level and putting out the usual gear. Leaving is just as easy, crank it and go. The ride is no contest better than the truck and 5th wheel. All of the bumps I used to picture the wheel breaking off the camper is soaked up with ease by the motorhome, even thought it's a leaf spring coach. Also, g rated tires on 22.5 wheels definitely eased the blowout gear from the trailer (though that can happen to any vehicle) I did the "Cheap Handling Fix" with the sway bars and it drives so much better than the way home from Georgia. One hand steering now. The views are unbelievable with the huge windshield. When we came through Wytheville, VA on the way home it was like watching a movie with the mountains rolling ahead and we saw a fully grown pumpkin farm in the morning mist, truly a new sight we hadn't ever seen on a route we've driven a dozen times. Fuel mileage is back to exactly what it was with the 2008 v10 we used to tow with, but the difference is now I drive an f150 that gets 8 mpg better when going to work. Insurance for the truck went down 200 a year, the 5th wheel was 100 a year and the motorhome is 500, so it is costing about 200 a year more for insurance. Travel time is definitely reduced with an 80 gallon tank and limited need for stops. Never say never, but I'm not sure we could go back to towing. Sounds great!! Glad you’re happy with the change ☺️ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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