skipnchar
Topeka Kansas USA
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MY OPINION: All things being equal otherwise...MH would be more economical PROVIDED you stay in one place for some time since your toad will most likely be a LOT more fuel efficient than the tow vehicle needed for the trailer. Probably about the SAME economy when actually traveling.
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Ivylog
Blairsville, Ga. USA
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Anytime you trade/change it costs money. Why go from two known's to a unknown. Having owned two Airstreams, there is nothing more dependable than a Airstream. I currently own two PSD's and you should be getting 10-12MPG while towing. Not going to come close to that in the rigs you mentioned even getting less the 6 MPG in those with the 2cycle GM engines. Stop hanging around with friends that have Class A's and you will be much happier with what you have.
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Burp
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We got rid of our Dodge Ram 2500 CTD and 5er for a Class A. Payments were about the same, no savings. MPG on the Class A (gasser) are less than towing with the Dodge. But now I don't drive the Dodge around town getting 17 MPG at almost $4 per gallon for diesel. I have a small SUV getting 25 MPG at about $3.20 per gallon. The MH gets about 7 MPG but I use cheaper fuel, cost comes about the same as a diesel at 10MPG. We feel we are about even, no savings. We put about 6,000 miles on our rig per year. BTW, insurance on the MH is cheap compared to its cost (about $80 per month)
One item that many do not figure in is Fed. taxes. With the truck and trailer we could only claim the interest on the trailer. With the MH we can claim the full interest of our RV (engine and all).
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justimagination
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WOW!!!!!!!
tstryk hit the nail on the head. We have what we have because you get one time around, so enjoy it, whatever you have. Just be HAPPY and enjoy the ride.......
Small note, when it's pouring down rain and you want to pull over for a little while, it's kinda nice to park and retire without getting wet........
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tallyo
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I have a buddy who switched to a 5'er. He says since he had to buy a truck he now uses the truck more when not RV'ing so he has added big time to his expenses...
We live with one vehicle which we tow. But being retired makes life easier with one vehicle also.
I know I am stretching the answer a wee bit but I did think it was interesting that with the tow vehicle he drives more than he did without the extra vehicle.
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Nomadac
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IMO DP maintenance is a lot more expensive then a Tow Vehicle for a TT. My engine has an oil capacity of 22 qts.and the typical oil change is in the $200 range,not to mention all of the filters that are required on a DP. Stick with your F250 and you will be money ahead, if costs are the main factor.
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ArchHoagland
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You will need a toad also.
Repairing and maintaining a diesel class A is not cheap by any means.
My motorhome insurance is about $1000 a year for just the coach.
Bottom line moneywise is keep what you have.
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Christopher45103
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Thanks for all the responses.
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Y-Guy
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It wasn't a major a deciding factor, but it was part of the equation. I had an F350 and was seeing about 12mpg towing our 39' around town I was only seeing 13-15 (new truck). But with the cost of fuel and the bad mileage it made some logical sense to me that if I only have 1 bad MPG vehicle (our gas class A) and its only used on vacations and trips then I could be better off. I miss the truck, but I sure don't miss the mileage I had around town.
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CCIntrigue
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We traded up from an Airstream TT and an F-350 to a diesel pusher. Our MPG is only slightly less in the MH than it was towing the trailer. As for insurance, it is cheaper for the MH than it was for the TT and tow vehicle combined.
Maintaining a class A diesel isn't cheap, but the conveniences far outweigh the expense!
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