I hope this was useful if you're deciding between a travel trailer and a motorized RV. Any questions, let me know below. Thanks! My motorcycle channel: ua-cam.com/users/bigrockmoto
Hi, Your video was full of important information, is it a gas engine and how much mpg do you get so far? Do you have a rear camera option with this motor home? Thank you
18:13 - You totally hit the nail on the head! The easier it is to get out and do stuff with your RV, the more likely you are to do it - ESPECIALLY quick local trips. These short local trips are a very good way to escape the daily grind and relax for a weekend.
I love my Class C, 2003 Minnie Winnie 24 foot that I bought new. I’ve upgraded all my suspension with airbags and heavy duty stabilizer bars. Two huge solar panels give me 660 watts to charge 400 amp hour lithium batteries. I tow my Harley in an enclosed cargo trailer or opt to tow my mini van depending on the trip. Buying a Class C after coming from a trailer then a 33 foot class A is hands down the absolute best for convenience and mobility. I’d say you’re going to love it. 👍 I enjoyed your video.
Ian... I have enjoyed your content for more than two years, now about travel, trailers, motorcycles, and now a class C RV. You do a very effective job sharing your experience, advice, lessons, learned, and insight. Thanks for everything
With a Motorhome The vacation starts when you leave the driveway!! We love ours!! I like the whole life of not having to hook up Either which u can do with a trailer but it’s so much easier with a Motorhome!
Thank you for this video. We rented a very small cabin (Less than 400 sf) in the N. Ga mtns last fall and after getting there and unpacking our little Toyota (food, bedding, clothing changes (two compressions cubes a piece), cooler, on our first day, on the way winding through the back of the Chattahoochee forest, we saw so many RVs & campers over to the side boondocking for the night (look at me, learning the lingo!☺️) When we got settled in, we were out on the deck w the fire pit and looked at each other & said, we wouldn't have had to fight to get back before dusk (NO lighting and if you passed the turn off, you were easily driving for another good 30 minutes) if we had an RV, this would have been prime! Now, by all means, don't get us wrong about the Airbnb...but being in someone else's 'home' is still somewhat of a 'meh' factor (esp since my stick vac & cleaning wipes picked up what their cleaner apparently neglected when they said 'cleaned after every stay' 😕 I also brought my own cast irons to cook with and deconstructed easy meals for all our days/nights. We've also been increasingly disheartened with the hotel stays, esp since lockdowns have lifted. Why MUST the sticky spot on the hotel room counter seem to ALWAYS find my bag??😔 The major turn off has also been the advent of 'No daily cleaning unless requested.' (so can I also not PAY for those days 🤔) and then there's the ever popular waking up inevitably always after the U.M.B. (Unidentified Muffin Breakfast) has been depleted only to have the communal sticky-handled waffle maker as the only option left. I think I'd like a convection microwave and have the oven area as storage. Anyway, I appreciate the video. Simple and to the point. My co-worker's husband picked her up on Friday in their new (previously loved) Minnie Winnie and she's now my FAVORITE co-worker ☺️ She also said they can tow their Yaris (I have a Matrix, so it'll be great). This really beats us buying another car or truck w pymnt and having a payment on a camper. You were spot-on with the idea of being able to take more smaller trips more frequently than looking to take one or two big trips throughout the year and being relegated to the cost of the hotel, check in time, loading all your stuff up in the car, unloading all your stuff up to the room, remembering that you forgotten something down in the car only after you got an unwound and relaxed, dealing with doors slamming, etc. I also love the all encompassing idea...sort of like a turtle 🥰
When you find swivel bases for the Ford E450, would you please post where you purchased and relative costs? I’ve been searching, but had no luck finding them. Thanks
I really like this C Class! I will be in the market for one in the year and I imagine my DR-Z400S in my black spider hitch carrier would be a blast to zoom around Florida to start! 💯 Cheers from Tampa Bay 🌴🤙🏼
Brought a 2024 Sunseeker 2250sle back in November 2023 but haven't used it yet so this video is great for me and the wife. Planning on taking it out in about two weeks from today 2/16/24 to test things out. Thank you for this video!
I upgraded from a Little Guy Mini Max to a 2024 Sunseeker 2350LE (no slide), and it's been a complete game-changer. For local transportation during my travels, I'll be relying on a mountain bike and an ebike. The Sunseeker is conveniently compact, making it easy to take quick trips to the store. I've decided to keep a set of extra clothes in the camper, so the only essentials I need to bring along are my dog and some food. I'm also looking forward to not having to deal with the hassle of reversing a trailer. Regarding the financial aspect, opting for a Class C has led to significant savings of at least $30,000 compared to the combined cost of a truck and camper.
Cool Ian. Nice she looks new, good buy! Yeah I was expecting to see a Moto already mounted back there ha. Yeah life’s a compromise right ha but that’s a great size. I used to drive my Eurovan pop-top to Laguna Seca, camp at the Corkscrew, and drive into Monterey in the evening. Was fun for me and my son. Nice to have a structure to come back inside in case of wind or weather. Your daughter’s adorable. Enjoy! ✨
Good thoughts on Class C vs trailer. I never thought about how you're bringing "everything" when you drive to the beach or something, so you don't forget anything. Thanks, helpful video.
I had a similar class C. I installed a front hitch so I could put a motorcycle rack on the front and also the rear to carry two bikes. Or flat tow our vehicle and still have a motorcycle on the front hitch. Perfect for your KLX300.
This is really good information. Our family has been struggling with what to buy, an RV or trailer. My wife told me I was leaning towards an RV so, I guess I've made up her mind for me. Great video and look forward to more.
Cool! I hope you enjoy your new RV. You'll get used to it; give it time. We've been FT in our older Class A for the last 5 years and loving it. It was the best decision we ever made. There's a world of difference between a MH and a towable, especially traveling with your family or pets like we do. Whenever you arrive it's at the right temp inside. We tow a little 4-cylinder car that gets 30+ mpg. I highly recommend an economical toad to go sightseeing with, grocery runs, get water, etc. as its much more economical to operate, and get into tight parking spaces than a big MH.
I watched a bunch of your motorcycle videos, we have the Winnebago version of this RV. I added a 2 inch riser under the drivers seat, made driving a lot more comfortable. I pull one of several trailers, full of motorcycles. Your KLX is about perfect to bring a long.
As a fellow motorcyclist that travels to do events and fun rides with and without my family this was a great video. We have a 2021 forest river 178bhsk travel trailer and a half ton truck. We love our travel trailer for the trips but i'm not going to lie that the pre trip prep and post trip pre storage work is a lot and i run into a payload capacity issue with two bikes, generator, and 12 gallons of gas plus other gear and with full fresh tanks since most events are boondocking. Would love to put my double hitch carrier on a class c and go.
11:24 Yep, there is a lot more setup with a TT, including unhooking the tow rig from the trailer. I've been a truck camper person since 2009, it's also a lot faster and easier to set up than a TT.... but like with a motorhome, I also lose the ability to go places unless I tear down camp and pack up. Every few years I debate about doing something other than a truck camper, but I keep sticking with it because for the most part, it works best for my motorcycle camping trips. On the flip side, I have gone through multiple travel trailers while also owning the truck camper, but I give up on them and sell them.
Nice content. I first saw your video on how to properly calculate towing a trailer. Is was excellent. I am a motorcyclist (Tiger 900 and speed triple 1200rs). And have been watching your motorcycle videos ever since. Keep up the good work.
yeah Sony makes nice a head unit (XAV-AX6000 Digital Multimedia Receiver) Android auto, and as a suggestion maybe should get a tow bar installed on the back of the camper van so you can pull a small inclosed trailer with a bike or two inside.
Personally, I find a full size truck with a 6.5 foot bed or larger and a trailer to be the best - as I like the flexibility of unhitching and exploring with the truck plus you can carry dirt bikes and gear in the truck's bed.
Just bought a class B Grech, now looking for a trailer to pull the multi strada around with the wife for some exploration 😊 looking for are to this content
V10 in that baby? How was the fuel economy? If we didn't have a 3/4 ton pickup, this would be the way to go for sure. Thanks for all the information and transparency.
I hope this was useful if you're deciding between a travel trailer and a motorized RV. Any questions, let me know below. Thanks!
My motorcycle channel: ua-cam.com/users/bigrockmoto
Do you still have the Gladiator? If so how’s it doing? Update video maybe?
Hi, Your video was full of important information, is it a gas engine and how much mpg do you get so far? Do you have a rear camera option with this motor home? Thank you
Nothing more fun than taking a motor home trip with the family. My kids still talk about our trips 20 years later. Congratulations
18:13 - You totally hit the nail on the head! The easier it is to get out and do stuff with your RV, the more likely you are to do it - ESPECIALLY quick local trips. These short local trips are a very good way to escape the daily grind and relax for a weekend.
I love my Class C, 2003 Minnie Winnie 24 foot that I bought new. I’ve upgraded all my suspension with airbags and heavy duty stabilizer bars. Two huge solar panels give me 660 watts to charge 400 amp hour lithium batteries. I tow my Harley in an enclosed cargo trailer or opt to tow my mini van depending on the trip. Buying a Class C after coming from a trailer then a 33 foot class A is hands down the absolute best for convenience and mobility. I’d say you’re going to love it. 👍 I enjoyed your video.
We rented a car when we wanted to sight see for a day or two when possible. I didn’t want to tow.
Ian... I have enjoyed your content for more than two years, now about travel, trailers, motorcycles, and now a class C RV.
You do a very effective job sharing your experience, advice, lessons, learned, and insight.
Thanks for everything
With a Motorhome
The vacation starts when you leave the driveway!! We love ours!! I like the whole life of not having to hook up
Either which u can do with a trailer but it’s so much easier with a Motorhome!
Thank you for this video.
We rented a very small cabin (Less than 400 sf) in the N. Ga mtns last fall and after getting there and unpacking our little Toyota (food, bedding, clothing changes (two compressions cubes a piece), cooler, on our first day, on the way winding through the back of the Chattahoochee forest, we saw so many RVs & campers over to the side boondocking for the night (look at me, learning the lingo!☺️)
When we got settled in, we were out on the deck w the fire pit and looked at each other & said, we wouldn't have had to fight to get back before dusk (NO lighting and if you passed the turn off, you were easily driving for another good 30 minutes) if we had an RV, this would have been prime!
Now, by all means, don't get us wrong about the Airbnb...but being in someone else's 'home' is still somewhat of a 'meh' factor (esp since my stick vac & cleaning wipes picked up what their cleaner apparently neglected when they said 'cleaned after every stay' 😕
I also brought my own cast irons to cook with and deconstructed easy meals for all our days/nights.
We've also been increasingly disheartened with the hotel stays, esp since lockdowns have lifted. Why MUST the sticky spot on the hotel room counter seem to ALWAYS find my bag??😔
The major turn off has also been the advent of 'No daily cleaning unless requested.' (so can I also not PAY for those days 🤔) and then there's the ever popular waking up inevitably always after the U.M.B. (Unidentified Muffin Breakfast) has been depleted only to have the communal sticky-handled waffle maker as the only option left.
I think I'd like a convection microwave and have the oven area as storage.
Anyway, I appreciate the video. Simple and to the point.
My co-worker's husband picked her up on Friday in their new (previously loved) Minnie Winnie and she's now my FAVORITE co-worker ☺️
She also said they can tow their Yaris (I have a Matrix, so it'll be great).
This really beats us buying another car or truck w pymnt and having a payment on a camper. You were spot-on with the idea of being able to take more smaller trips more frequently than looking to take one or two big trips throughout the year and being relegated to the cost of the hotel, check in time, loading all your stuff up in the car, unloading all your stuff up to the room, remembering that you forgotten something down in the car only after you got an unwound and relaxed, dealing with doors slamming, etc.
I also love the all encompassing idea...sort of like a turtle 🥰
When you find swivel bases for the Ford E450, would you please post where you purchased and relative costs? I’ve been searching, but had no luck finding them. Thanks
Very cool! I spied something new through the window in your garage in your KLX300 intro video.
I really like this C Class! I will be in the market for one in the year and I imagine my DR-Z400S in my black spider hitch carrier would be a blast to zoom around Florida to start! 💯 Cheers from Tampa Bay 🌴🤙🏼
Brought a 2024 Sunseeker 2250sle back in November 2023 but haven't used it yet so this video is great for me and the wife. Planning on taking it out in about two weeks from today 2/16/24 to test things out. Thank you for this video!
I upgraded from a Little Guy Mini Max to a 2024 Sunseeker 2350LE (no slide), and it's been a complete game-changer. For local transportation during my travels, I'll be relying on a mountain bike and an ebike. The Sunseeker is conveniently compact, making it easy to take quick trips to the store. I've decided to keep a set of extra clothes in the camper, so the only essentials I need to bring along are my dog and some food. I'm also looking forward to not having to deal with the hassle of reversing a trailer. Regarding the financial aspect, opting for a Class C has led to significant savings of at least $30,000 compared to the combined cost of a truck and camper.
Cool Ian. Nice she looks new, good buy! Yeah I was expecting to see a Moto already mounted back there ha. Yeah life’s a compromise right ha but that’s a great size. I used to drive my Eurovan pop-top to Laguna Seca, camp at the Corkscrew, and drive into Monterey in the evening. Was fun for me and my son. Nice to have a structure to come back inside in case of wind or weather. Your daughter’s adorable. Enjoy! ✨
Didn't know you had this channel. I'd love to have a class C. We'd go on trips in a giant class A when I was a kid. Got to see some great places.
This was helpful! We hope to get out first one soon!!
Good thoughts on Class C vs trailer. I never thought about how you're bringing "everything" when you drive to the beach or something, so you don't forget anything. Thanks, helpful video.
You know what's next. A trailer and a side by side! That way you can drive the family around in that and leave the RV parked!
I had a similar class C. I installed a front hitch so I could put a motorcycle rack on the front and also the rear to carry two bikes. Or flat tow our vehicle and still have a motorcycle on the front hitch. Perfect for your KLX300.
This is really good information. Our family has been struggling with what to buy, an RV or trailer. My wife told me I was leaning towards an RV so, I guess I've made up her mind for me. Great video and look forward to more.
Nice RV ❤
I can already see you adding some tow/platform for dual-sport size bike 😊
Go ahead man, enjoy!
Cool! I hope you enjoy your new RV. You'll get used to it; give it time. We've been FT in our older Class A for the last 5 years and loving it. It was the best decision we ever made. There's a world of difference between a MH and a towable, especially traveling with your family or pets like we do. Whenever you arrive it's at the right temp inside. We tow a little 4-cylinder car that gets 30+ mpg. I highly recommend an economical toad to go sightseeing with, grocery runs, get water, etc. as its much more economical to operate, and get into tight parking spaces than a big MH.
I watched a bunch of your motorcycle videos, we have the Winnebago version of this RV. I added a 2 inch riser under the drivers seat, made driving a lot more comfortable. I pull one of several trailers, full of motorcycles. Your KLX is about perfect to bring a long.
Time to add a motorcycle on the back 🤙🏼 safe travels
Very cool rig. Congratulations. Well done.
I had a 30 foot class c motorhome in the past ,but it was kinda long, looks like this is a much practical size,
Thanks for sharing this video
Can’t wait to see your motorcycles on the back of the RV!
REALLY USEFUL INFO
Thanks for taking the time to give us feedback.
Nice unit Ian. Good job and it seems like a good deal.
Very nice upgrade for you guys! Wouldn’t have known it wasn’t brand new, I like that it’s on the 450 frame/suspension.
Congrats! 🎉🎉🎉
Also you’ll get used to just popping the slide outs in and parking up and visiting places. We never use another car and ours is 31 feet
As a fellow motorcyclist that travels to do events and fun rides with and without my family this was a great video. We have a 2021 forest river 178bhsk travel trailer and a half ton truck. We love our travel trailer for the trips but i'm not going to lie that the pre trip prep and post trip pre storage work is a lot and i run into a payload capacity issue with two bikes, generator, and 12 gallons of gas plus other gear and with full fresh tanks since most events are boondocking. Would love to put my double hitch carrier on a class c and go.
11:24 Yep, there is a lot more setup with a TT, including unhooking the tow rig from the trailer.
I've been a truck camper person since 2009, it's also a lot faster and easier to set up than a TT.... but like with a motorhome, I also lose the ability to go places unless I tear down camp and pack up.
Every few years I debate about doing something other than a truck camper, but I keep sticking with it because for the most part, it works best for my motorcycle camping trips.
On the flip side, I have gone through multiple travel trailers while also owning the truck camper, but I give up on them and sell them.
Congrats on your motor home, great video,
Good update 👍
Looking forward to what you will change to next.
Cheers
Thank you for this video this definitely helps with my decision process as my family is myself, my son, and of course mama bear. This is great
There’s always cons, it’s difficult to choose what is the best option for each of us. I’m still deciding. LOL
Nice content. I first saw your video on how to properly calculate towing a trailer. Is was excellent. I am a motorcyclist (Tiger 900 and speed triple 1200rs). And have been watching your motorcycle videos ever since. Keep up the good work.
yeah Sony makes nice a head unit (XAV-AX6000 Digital Multimedia Receiver) Android auto, and as a suggestion maybe should get a tow bar installed on the back of the camper van so you can pull a small inclosed trailer with a bike or two inside.
The Heat Pump AC is only good to about 45F. after that it will bypass to the propane heater..
Personally, I find a full size truck with a 6.5 foot bed or larger and a trailer to be the best - as I like the flexibility of unhitching and exploring with the truck plus you can carry dirt bikes and gear in the truck's bed.
Really appreciate the review. I’m done with trailers, unless there’s a motorcycle on it! Love the 450 chassis.
Congratulations
Just bought a class B Grech, now looking for a trailer to pull the multi strada around with the wife for some exploration 😊 looking for are to this content
nice, i enjoyed the video and the useful info
V10 in that baby? How was the fuel economy? If we didn't have a 3/4 ton pickup, this would be the way to go for sure. Thanks for all the information and transparency.
Did I miss the bathroom?
Ian! I noticed you're not living in Idyllwild. Did you move from that lovely mountain home?
Was air filter access easier on the Sunseeker than the Trans Alp? ;-)
Ian what engine? The 7.3 or the older V10? Nothing wrong with the V10 but I think that has been moved aside for the 7.3 V8.
7.3 . Love it
Do you still have your Rubicon? Or will you pull it behind motor home?
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what about gas?
Not for me, i e already got a truck dont meed another motor to take care of. Trailer can be dropped and drive your truck around.
How much did you pay?
You can delete this message, but I just wanted to tell you a couple of things.
Relax, you seem a little uptight and stressed.