That is a beautiful setup and a great looking coach. Safe travels.
That is a beautiful setup and a great looking coach. Safe travels.
Any one know more about Super Cs?
i really like my fifth wheel. But the thought of a super C towing my 22’ enclosed trailer with Jeep and motorcycle sounds amazing.
i really like my fifth wheel. But the thought of a super C towing my 22’ enclosed trailer with Jeep and motorcycle sounds amazing.
Two months in the camper so far.
Like they all have said they cost money. 4-10 nights a year isn’t worth the cost.
Like they all have said they cost money. 4-10 nights a year isn’t worth the cost.
Back in the lower 48 Sweetgrass Montana
My wife and I bought a class A a few years ago. We paid 15,000 for it. It's about the size of a 15 passenger van, yet it's a full MH. It sits low to the ground, only 1 step to get in. Drives like a van and were getting 11.5 mpg with it. It's a gasser, so no DEF to worry about.
She's a 1978. Before you think, " man, you're crazy," hear me out.
What I posted about is true. It also has walnut cabinets and very little particle board (I haven't found any yet, but I'm sure there is some). It has a tremendous following from people that are very passionate about their coaches. There are still a lot of parts available, and those that are drying up are being repopped by that same passionate group of owners. A good rule of thumb is to budget about 30k including purchase price for a good, reliable rig. That's doing your own work. If you gotta pay someone, add 20k in labor. I have about 20k into mine at this point. I have two more roof leaks to track down (both very minor) and I need to really go through the fuel system and harden it against ethanol. My electrical is kind of a mess, but it all works. It will need attention, but can get me through.
Pretty soon, my wife and I will pull the interior out to refresh and modernize it. The headliner needs replacing, and "while we're in there...."
She's a 1978. Before you think, " man, you're crazy," hear me out.
What I posted about is true. It also has walnut cabinets and very little particle board (I haven't found any yet, but I'm sure there is some). It has a tremendous following from people that are very passionate about their coaches. There are still a lot of parts available, and those that are drying up are being repopped by that same passionate group of owners. A good rule of thumb is to budget about 30k including purchase price for a good, reliable rig. That's doing your own work. If you gotta pay someone, add 20k in labor. I have about 20k into mine at this point. I have two more roof leaks to track down (both very minor) and I need to really go through the fuel system and harden it against ethanol. My electrical is kind of a mess, but it all works. It will need attention, but can get me through.
Pretty soon, my wife and I will pull the interior out to refresh and modernize it. The headliner needs replacing, and "while we're in there...."
I was going to ask how that project was coming along!
That looks like one of the famous General Motors motorhomes. It's considered a classic and had a lot of innovative features. The build and ride quality is said to be outstanding. Is that what it is?
Same as any of the other MH's it depends on what chassis it's built on. You can get them with a gas or diesel engine and if you look enough 4WD. Also they can be had on a 550/5500 or 650/6500 and even a 750/7500 chassis. But just like any of the other MH I'd check what the gross weight is and then what you can tow & haul with it.
I grew up with RVs, and have owned several. All Fifth-wheels. Haven't owned one since Y2K, wife and I have talked about it a couple of times, but probably won't dive in again.
1) As mentioned earlier by several, they are JUNK. Not mentioned by anyone yet: They *WILL* leak. Sooner or later. They *ALL* leak. I haven't owned or been associated with an RV that didn't. Ever.
2) Motorhomes are made for the road, trailers are made for the campsite. With all that that entails. Some motorhomes, for instance, don't have a gas fired water heater - only electric and heat exchanger from the engine. Not good for boondocking, or long stays in one place. Trailers usually have a 3 or 4 burner stove, many motorhomes make do with a 2 burner model. Etc...
3) RV parks - and far worse, many public campgrounds either REQUIRE reservations now, or you better have them if you want to stay there. That ties me down to a schedule - I might as well stay at Motel 6.
4) Motorhome owners - as a group - are effete as Hell. I got into a "discussion" on the Phoenix Cruiser forum several years back about Phoenix Cruiser's then-recent decision to omit a spare tire. The effetes were all for it, "I just call road service". That's real nice if you're in Death Valley or other remote location (which is pretty much the only places we ever went in our RV). They were QUITE heated about it - I told them that if this attitude was typical of MH owners, I'd stick with fifth-wheels!
5) NOTHING beats a road trip in an RV of any type. Your kitchen and your potty are always right there with you, you can take a nap or eat lunch any time you want to. Motels get old, so do restaurant meals.
6) Much entertainment is to be had at the campground watching a newbie backing a trailer for the 1st time. Kinda like a boat ramp.
8) Having owned both, if I ever do get into another fifth-wheel, it *WILL* have a ball type hitch even if I have to have it converted. The pin and plate style sucks on several levels.
1) As mentioned earlier by several, they are JUNK. Not mentioned by anyone yet: They *WILL* leak. Sooner or later. They *ALL* leak. I haven't owned or been associated with an RV that didn't. Ever.
2) Motorhomes are made for the road, trailers are made for the campsite. With all that that entails. Some motorhomes, for instance, don't have a gas fired water heater - only electric and heat exchanger from the engine. Not good for boondocking, or long stays in one place. Trailers usually have a 3 or 4 burner stove, many motorhomes make do with a 2 burner model. Etc...
3) RV parks - and far worse, many public campgrounds either REQUIRE reservations now, or you better have them if you want to stay there. That ties me down to a schedule - I might as well stay at Motel 6.
4) Motorhome owners - as a group - are effete as Hell. I got into a "discussion" on the Phoenix Cruiser forum several years back about Phoenix Cruiser's then-recent decision to omit a spare tire. The effetes were all for it, "I just call road service". That's real nice if you're in Death Valley or other remote location (which is pretty much the only places we ever went in our RV). They were QUITE heated about it - I told them that if this attitude was typical of MH owners, I'd stick with fifth-wheels!
5) NOTHING beats a road trip in an RV of any type. Your kitchen and your potty are always right there with you, you can take a nap or eat lunch any time you want to. Motels get old, so do restaurant meals.
6) Much entertainment is to be had at the campground watching a newbie backing a trailer for the 1st time. Kinda like a boat ramp.
8) Having owned both, if I ever do get into another fifth-wheel, it *WILL* have a ball type hitch even if I have to have it converted. The pin and plate style sucks on several levels.
As much as I could find on YouTube. It would be the way I would go if I had someone to travel with. I would probably trailer the jeep.
We've had a few RVs, starting with an old used Class A, that we quickly sold. Then a couple of toy haulers, first a TT then a 5th wheel. We were into dirt bikes, quads, and UTVs. We're getting closer to retirement age, so we sold the toys, the 5th wheel, and the truck. Bought a Class A and the Jeep.
We've camped everywhere from RV resorts, to Walmart parking lots, to boondocking in the desert. NO, the RVs are not a good financial investment. But the returns we've gotten from the memories are priceless, and we've been able to stay pretty active for a couple of old farts.
We've camped everywhere from RV resorts, to Walmart parking lots, to boondocking in the desert. NO, the RVs are not a good financial investment. But the returns we've gotten from the memories are priceless, and we've been able to stay pretty active for a couple of old farts.
That is it. I'm still working on the ride aspect. Its pretty good, but I just spent about 3K on a new front end, rear bearings, and new shocks.
I have an update or two for the thread I have here. Just need to find the time to post em!
When I was shopping:
A Winnebago Brave (I believe) popped up on eBay. 440 engine and 4X4 with an NP205 TC. Didn’t know if that was a factory set up. It would have been a project but damn what a cool setup once completed.
A Winnebago Brave (I believe) popped up on eBay. 440 engine and 4X4 with an NP205 TC. Didn’t know if that was a factory set up. It would have been a project but damn what a cool setup once completed.
Around 2014-2015 Winnebago did a retro Brave on a modern Ford F53 Chassis. They look pretty slick.
We went with a teardrop trailer because we didn’t want to mess with a giant Class A or Class C for us and the kids. They just sleep in a tent outside. We have 5 kids. Luna Rover by Intek. I ordered it decked out with the SunSeeker Awning, the Microwave, and the Electric Fireplace. It’s very cool.
I added a hot water tank by Joolca, slide out for the electric cooler, and other smaller niceties. It’s very easy to pull, didn’t have to buy another rig, could pull it with my Jeep with a brake controller, and I don’t have to pay for storage since it sits next to my house.
I added a hot water tank by Joolca, slide out for the electric cooler, and other smaller niceties. It’s very easy to pull, didn’t have to buy another rig, could pull it with my Jeep with a brake controller, and I don’t have to pay for storage since it sits next to my house.
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