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I make my own first aid kits when we travel. I know what we can and can't use as well as what we do and don't use. This way I get what we need/use and not a bunch of stuff we don't. We looked into motor homes and decided on a trailer for a few reasons. I love the motor home idea though. But then hubby worked with a guy who owned a lemon that broke down all the time which of course left them stuck for hours or days till it was fixed since they didn't tow other transportation behind it. Not to mention towing charges/repair costs. Hubby won't even look at one now. We will get a trailer and leave it at campsites we like so we don't lose our spot, drive the truck to site see, dinner etc so our big butt won't be in the way around close quarters/small towns. If something happens to the trailer we SHOULD still have the truck. lol |
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Poor Mia, she says they are really big and they bark funny!:D |
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With owning all the semi trucks I have 11 mechanics but that is Expensive! Want power for hills. And yes she will go over Sherman but. Not like a lot of others for sure. Many great yorkie photo ops! I just can't travel without Mia. Funny how at Christmas we weren't together and now I don't want to be apart. Packing with her I always have my yorkie diaper bag. She travels with me to jobsites and is well received about everywhere and want her to be comfy. . |
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Class C gas Rvs don't have the trouble that diesel pushers have and if you pull a small car behind it, you have the same configuration of towing as large tk pulling 5th wheel. Something towing something. You park your rv, and have something to run about in, but you have the comfort of going down the road with all the comforts available to you. |
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They call mine a 28 ft but it measures 30/31 feet. Sometimes if you get a trailer with to many slides, the slides are on the same side as the awning which takes up "living" space under your awning. We are outdoor people so this was important to me. My motorhome had 4 slides, one of which was smack in the middle of the awning living area(bad planning) and it had light beige carpet and hardwood floors. Not real user friendly for dogs and kids and husbands! I think class C's are nice to nana911, the only thing I am getting away from....keeping it simple. Trailer has a water heater, pump, appliances, ac and heater for the most part. No big tax payment. No big extended warranty payment. No big insurance payment. Class C still has motor....excise tax(mass), appliances, tires etc. Just trying to get away from the big expenses. Yearly excise tax on motorhome started out at something crazy like 4000.00. I have a son that is a Junior in high school, so I need to be able to pay for college tuition:) |
What measurements make a 28 a 31ft? I could just ask hubby this stuff I guess but I like hearing from someone who already owns a trailer. lol We want to keep it simple for the most part and low cost. One of the reasons we want to buy used instead of new. The taxes on a new one and how much the depreciate when you drive them off the lot..... We are pretty much done with college (I hope) but this wedding coming up......YIKES! |
Ahhh, well my youngest is 34, so college and weddings are ancient history. I occasionally indulge grandkids, but most expendable income goes to yorkie stuff....LOL I don't envy you youngsters....not a bit! |
They measure the trailer from the hitch to the bumper....which isn't exactly living space...so it comes out a couple of feet bigger, but not usuable space. |
I figured that's how they measured. Our youngest is getting married, we have grankids who live far away. Another reason to want a trailer.;) |
We do so much camping now, that on the odd chance I have to fly somewhere I get all wound up. The camper is always packed and ready to go so all I need to do is clothes, groceries and dog stuff. I have a Ford truck that is extended cab and I just bought the new 2 dog car seat from Snoozer which I absolutely love. I keep a small cooler in the truck cab with some drinks for us and we are good to go. |
I'm still reading - just wanted to let everyone know I appreciate all the tips and knowledge everyone is sharting. Thank You!!! |
See, there are serious pros and cons to both. Everyone has strong opinions and very valid reasons for each. I got very used to being able to crawl into the sleeper of our truck when driving OTR. We had all the comforts of home, just not the length. Occasional breakdowns are just worth being able to sprawl on a queen size bed going down the road. And pulling a little beater behind gives us our runabout. But, yes it is a more expensive upkeep. Tough decision. Thank god for the internet and research, research, research..... |
We have an exteded cab also, and a single snoozer carseat. I plan to keep the trailer ready to roll since hubby is the type to say on Thursday night we're leaving at the crack of dark Saturday morning for somewhere. lol My brother, son and nephew drove OTR for years. If I had a semi with a sleeper I wouldn't worry about breakdowns so much. They seem to handle wear and tear better than the motorhomes. (sometimes):D |
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and bounce bounce bounce..... you know why women make better truck drivers than men, and they can drive longer distances? 'cuz it's easier and more comfortable to sit on a box than a bag of nuts ah crap, yeah I went there....:eek: |
[QUOTE=dogbert;3201632]We have an exteded cab also, and a single snoozer carseat. I plan to keep the trailer ready to roll since hubby is the type to say on Thursday night we're leaving at the crack of dark Saturday morning for somewhere. lol I think it's a man thing! My husband is self employed and thinks we can go anywhere at anytime...LOL |
I can't get myself and the dog ready as fast as he can get himself and the truck ready. :rolleyes: Oh no......a trucker joke!:eek: |
Does anyone use the bowls that don't spill? I think the RV is all linoleum but I'll get a couple of these if they're worth it. |
yes, they are a lifesaver. They really work. The lid snaps on. The inside sides slope down into a bit smaller hole in the middle, so the water sloshes around but doesn't spill out. |
Speaking of dog dishes, I found some disposable dog dish liners on the clearance shelf at the pet store. I got 2 pkgs for $6.00 they are called Bamboo Liners. I already forgot how many were in a pkg.:rolleyes: You don't need to use them as liners you can use them as a disposable bowl on RV trips! They are round, clear plastic. I wouldn't suggest them if you have a dog that chews however. No need to wash dog dishes if you feed any kind of wet food. :aimeeyork |
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Beautiful! Cute doggie too. lol I watched a thing on tv once about motor homes that said the best ones were built on the same frames as city busses etc. But they are VERY expensive! |
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