tmphoto
Nashville, TN
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If I could double tow in FL I might opt for a 5er. If I could find a boat that me and the DW could live with that would fit in a Toy Hauler, I might also go that direction in a 5er. Until then, it seems the TC is the only way to fly for us. Maybe down the road a triple slide TC on a 450/550 cargo bed with storage boxes. That might be the best compromise between a 5er and a TC. I guess Chalet is the only game on the triple slide market at the moment. I am not a fan of the bedroom setup being boxed in and having to crawl over the DW 3 times a night!
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2BLAZERS
KEIZER, OREGON
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I love my setup. That said if I won the lottery I'd likely pick up a 40' toyhauler but would still keep the TC. I can fit in so many more areas with the TC then a big Toyhauler. But for sand camping and ATV riding a big toyhauler would be the ticket.
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trails2004
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bka0721
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Good question.
But, nope. I am in it for the long term. I have always liked living in small places, but I recognize I might be in the minority. One thing has changed since I began my adventure, I have come to really enjoy getting to an area and staying for a while and exploring more. As an example, I stayed in the Nashville area for 3 1/2 weeks and moved 3 times. I still want to go back and see more and might even go into town and check that out too! So, staying for a long time in a TC might not appeal to many and having multiple people might be an issue, but for me? Nope, I am staying in the TC for a while.
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skipbee
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Bobndot, What a parry! Have a wonderfilled 4th. I'll wager we have a high ratio of "Old Glory" fliers here on, we'll have ours high on the mast! We saw those incredable goats in Alaska, breathtaking.............
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All that glisters is not gold. All who wander are not lost. See us on YouTube" Living the Lance Life" 3 of 4.
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Pete_k
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Were going to move to a Cameo or DRV 5th wheel. So after this year if we don't sell our camper firs. My plans are to use it the rest of this year and in Feb put it up for sale.
I would rather keep it, but we plan on staying gone for a few months at a time. So going with something with more room and a pair of Recliners.
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Canned Ham
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I tossed it around in my head "5vr - TC; 5vr - TC" and finally decided the TC is really the way to go. Even thought the 5th wheels are so much roomier and cheaper per square foot, the camper is much more portable for me. The 5th would just not fit where I'd be taking it.
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Canned Ham
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I've also discovered, after living in a small house, then a huge house, I prefer much smaller spaces around me.
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SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
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~DJ~ wrote:I will always have the TC until I can no longer physically use it. We all ready have a new TT for when DW goes.
But as far as a TT goes I wish now we would have got a bigger one. I very well may be selling the boat and snowmobile this year. Then I can upgrade DW's RV. Would like to get either a bigger TT or a small Class C. I am also currently looking for a small car for a daily driver. But one of the requirements is being able to be flat towed just in case we go Class C!!! I know you're interested in getting a Ranger as your 'small car'. Rangers with manual transmissions must have the driveshaft disconnected to tow long distances at freeway speeds. Rangers with the auto must have it disconnected to tow at all.
I'm sure there are quick disconnect kits available, if you intend to be taking it on and off a lot. It only requires removing 4 small torx bolts and some bailing wire to tie it up if you want to do it the old fashioned way.
A cool alternative to disconnecting the driveshaft would be to swap in a Dana 44 or 60 or Ford 9" rear with full float axle shaft kit and manual locking hubs instead of axle flanges. Just twist the hubs to unlock the axle and away you tow...
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SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
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I would consider buying another truck camper and putting it on a gooseneck flatbed trailer. That's not really abandoning truck campers, just finding another way to use one. 
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