Hi All,
We will be retireing to Maine soon. While 3 seasons are great, the winters are long and cold. We would to grt an RV to travel south for the winter. We want to play golf and enjoy some warm weather.
We have looked at a number of B+ models and come down to Jayco Melbourne 24e which is actually 26 feet long. We haven't driven one yet, but I have driven longer Melbournes, and they were easy to handle. We are looking not to have to pull a toad so the RV will be our only transportation for 3 months.
Now for my question.....Do you think we can get along for 3 months in a 26 foot motorhome.
Thanks,
Steve in Me.
Steve,
Welcome to the Forum and congrats on retiring.
Having some experience with extended RV living I will ask you...are you sure you want to live in an RV for 3+ months without some form of transportation beside the unit itself?
Might want to rethink this plan as you work through your choices.
Good luck with it all.
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Hi,
Having never spent a night in an RV I have to say I don't know if pulling a toad is preferable or not. I have read about a lot of people in Sprinter RVs who skip the toad. We will try w/o a toad and spend the $3,000 needed to set it up later if we can't live w/o it.
Steve in Me.
We camped in our C and A for years without a toad, it really depends on what you like to do. You can certainly get along with just your rv but it will be a hassle if you're hooked up for any length of time. I think I'd recommend a small, light tow car to bring. You won't even know its behind you and it'll come in handy often. Honda Fit, CRV, lots of other coupes that are really light.
We live in a 24+' class C for 3 to 4 months sense '01. For the first few years we went with friends when ever we needed to get things. Then about 3 years ago we bought an '86 car and leave it in Florida. Now we are thinking about taking our car from home with us. The MH is a little tight but we manage OK.
I would think weather would be a factor. If it is beautiful out, spend most of your time out on the patio under the awning, or enjoying the local sights and activities. If rainy , cold, or hot, you will be confined inside. We have only traveled and vacationed in our 32', and it is fine for us, plus 2 small dogs(dachshunds) and occasional guest. Last July, my sons and their friends did a road trip to Daytona 400. It was very very hot,at least by New Englander standards. We spent most of the time between races inside the RV with the A/C cranked. If you are organized and plan meals and bathroom time, it is doable. We cleaned and made sure there was no clutter. We also do not tow a car, so we pick campgrounds with trolly service,rent a car for a few days, or rely on our guest when they come to visit. Once we hit the road for longer periods of time(at retirement) we are planning on towing a small car or SUV. Just pack the basic necessities and you will do fine. Try it out. You will see on these forums that people are always trading up or down in size of RV, depending on their needs, lifestyle, and funds.Have a great trip. We spend last summer touring your beautiful state of Maine, hurry back!
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