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[BWillie]

Van life > RV Life

[Dunerdr]

Curious about people with all seasons rigs. I know they get another layer over the windows. But how do they fare? Does this help in the summer? I primarily camp at the lake in the heat. Looking at selling my work and play for a 30’ toy hauler with 2x 13.5k ac and built in generator. There’s a non all season model that I like the layout for hauling toys better in. So kind of weighing my options.

[BigRichard]

We got one almost identical to this one below. It is a 2018 Cardinal 3456RL. I don't have any photos myself right now but the one we have is same color and everything.

We are supposed to stay at Ocean Lakes Family Campground in Myrtle Beach here in April. I am trying to figure out a way to get my UTV down there with me. They just don't allow double towing in NC or SC so I am SOL there. My truck has plenty of juice to pull it too but just not sure how I can do it.

I know you can get Idaho Totes, which are like an extension of the frame instead of a trailer, but those are fairly pricey. I was trying to find some other option.

[Dunerdr]

Nice rig! I’ve thought about double towing I think it’s limited to 65’ for us truck and trailers.

Sounds like you need the wife to drive separate lol

[BigRichard]

Originally Posted by Dunerdr

Nice rig! I’ve thought about double towing I think it’s limited to 65’ for us truck and trailers.

Sounds like you need the wife to drive separate lol

Yeah, I have been trying to avoid that at all costs but I might have to.

[BWillie]

I always assume people with RV's are rich.

It costs more to travel with those things than it is to just get a hotel room.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by BWillie

I always assume people with RV's are rich.

It costs more to travel with those things than it is to just get a hotel room.

It depends. If you're not investing a lot of time in it, it's an expensive hobby. However, over the years we've met a lot of people that live like nomads in their motorhomes. Those people aren't rich. They're essentially migrant workers.

[Dunerdr]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

It depends. If you're not investing a lot of time in it, it's an expensive hobby. However, over the years we've met a lot of people that live like nomads in their motorhomes. Those people aren't rich. They're essentially migrant workers.

I take mine on several riding trips a year. Usually there aren’t hotels within 40-50 miles. Or like little Sahara there’s only a few hotels and they’re booked months in advance. Then we park it June, July, august and into September on lake Hudson in Salina Oklahoma. Stay at least one night a weekend there. I can park for free and have to use the generator but it justifies the money to me. I’ve only got 12-13k in my camper. Going on year two of that many weekends at the lake I’ve come close to breaking even. But that’s not counting the upgraded truck costs. I’d have a half ton of not for the camper.

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Dunerdr

I take mine on several riding trips a year. Usually there aren’t hotels within 40-50 miles. Or like little Sahara there’s only a few hotels and they’re booked months in advance. Then we park it June, July, august and into September on lake Hudson in Salina Oklahoma. Stay at least one night a weekend there. I can park for free and have to use the generator but it justifies the money to me. I’ve only got 12-13k in my camper. Going on year two of that many weekends at the lake I’ve come close to breaking even. But that’s not counting the upgraded truck costs. I’d have a half ton of not for the camper.

That's a great point. You have to pull it.

We've got an Infiniti QX80 which is a pretty expensive option for doing basically nothing but pulling a camper.

[htismaqe]

Can't believe I've never seen this thread.

We got a 28' travel trailer (Keystone Passport) about 4 years ago. We love it but it's a lot of work. We've had quite a few issues with build quality, especially plumbing but most of those are worked out. There's just a lot to maintain. Fortunately, we don't roam. We find a spot and park for a couple of months. Cuts down on the work some.

[Dunerdr]

Honestly I’d have just as expensive of a truck probably but newer.

[Dunerdr]

Got the new to me XLR viper toy hauler out last weekend. Extremely pleased. So much more room than the 27’ work and play I just sold. Measures 36’ over all. It was a new experience driving this tall bastard west on 40 in 40mph gusts out of the south. A semi almost blew into me.

[Rain Man]

A person could live in that thing and travel full time. I wonder if anyone has ever thought of doing that.

[Dunerdr]

My wife’s ready to travel.

I don’t to live in it with two kids. But I may end up at the Google site behind Worlds of fun. . And would live in it short term while I sold my home near Tulsa.

[BigRedChief]

Considered it but its cheaper to get a hotel these days than fill those suckers up with gas. Also I've done the camping as a family. Now, I'm retired and want my comfort without a hassle.