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The main reason we prefer a towable is the floorplan difference. Motorhome floorplans are always designed like a hallway. Everything is pushed against three side walls. A towable can have a floorplan much more like a house. Such as an island kitchen and a much larger livingroom with actual furniture. No having to use driver seats as a livingroom chair.
Great video! We chose a Class A for all of the pros you mentioned and agree with all of the cons plus one. Without a doubt crosswinds on a Class A are far worse than with a 5th Wheel and probably a toss up with a normal style hitch trailer. Granted ours is a gas coach and not as steady as a Diesel pusher like yours but, even my brother avoids travelling when moderate to heavy winds are expected. With all that, Class A towing a Jeep Wrangler is still the choice that fits our lifestyle.
I have watched a few of these VS. videos. You all talk about the towable being less expensive than a drivable but no one takes into account the cost of a proper tow vehicle. I pull a 38 foot 5ver that cost around 75k with a 2017 F450 that cost around 80k, So my rig is about 150K. SO if you are buying a gasser or a used diesel drivable is not less expensive.
We started with a pop-up 5 years ago and had to remove everything and store in bed of truck before dropping top to travel. Then went to travel trailer and just hook up and go now. So much easier.
Motorhome all the way. I went to look at fifth wheels and ended up staying and looking at every motorhome. Motorhomes are just built way better and are just over all quality in my opinion. I love Motorhomes and ill be buying one soon hopefully this year.
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We chose a 5th wheel RV in 2016 as our first RV for living full-time. It was a brand new Big Country and we’re still living in it. Lately we have been seriously considering trading our RV and 2001 Ford F-350 for a used class A. We are wanting to travel a little more and I believe we’d be more comfortable in a class A motor home. Also, even though my truck runs really well, it is 22 years old and even though I’ve spent a lot of money on upgrades to it my 42’ 5th wheel is an awful of weight for it to pull.
I like the idea of a motorhome for the same reason you do - ease of travel. We're not in an RV yet, just beginning research. The only thing to me that would be a deal breaker is the idea of spending a week or more living out of the parking lot of a mechanic shop or spending a fortune on a motel while waiting for a part to come in. What is the worst repair scenario you've encountered?
This was really helpful to hear the differences and similarities between both! We are currently in transition and are trying to decide which way to go, thanks!
We are still trying to figure out what style is best for us. We do not own a truck nor is our current vehicle able to tow 2 or 4 down. So we are still trying to weigh the pros & cons. Thanks for the video! .
My choice is Drive-able and flat towing a jeep Wrangler for exploring like you are doing. It only takes a couple of minuets do disconnect and connect the toad so having to back up at times is not a big problem it also gives ready vehicle use when parked. You can even park the RV in a rest area and use the toad to run to the store etc. If you have a breakdown you still have a vehicle you can drive.
I prefer the layouts of the Fifth wheels but my wife wants the ability to move around on during drives and not having to transfer kids/pets from tow vehicle to trailer …
That is a very minor inconvenience imo. Fifth wheels are better all around once they are parked. Driving not so much, but objectively the family can stay in the trailer while I listen to my Joe Rogan podcasts lol
Fuel costs can vary greatly - once you know what your fuel economy is, you can use a trip calculator to budget for fuel costs. For diesel fuel we personally use the open roads program which has saves us hundreds each year. Gratefulglamper.com/openroads
I have had a travel trailer, 5th Wheel and a motorhome. Travel trailers are the cheaper price to get into. 5th Wheels are more stable going down the road than a travel trailer but cost a little more money. Motorhome's are great but are very expensive. With a travel trailer or 5th wheel you can unhitch and still have your tow vehicle to drive around site seeing. With a motorhome you will need a vehicle to tow behind the motorhome. With a motorhome you could get yourself stuck in a jam trying to turn on a city street not wide enough or pull into a gas station without being stuck. You can't back up a motorhome that has a tow vehicle connected. With a big regular gas motorhome you have to share the gas islands with other cars that won't give you space. With a diesel motorhome you can only use the big truck diesel pumps, trying to use the car gas islands to use their diesel pump with get you stuck. Some people with big motorhomes are to over whelm with the big windshield. You just feel to far out there with lots of glass around you and they don't have airbags.
Assuming you compare apples to apples, a fifth wheel of comparable quality to a luxury gas motorhome really isn't much cheaper if you do not already own a tow vehicle. Consider nice 35'-ish fifth wheel models (not even getting into the really large ones) like the Solitude 310GK, the Alliance Paradigm 310RL, the Jayco Pinnacle or North Point models, etc., you are looking at MSRPs just below and often above $100,000. You really need, at minimum, a one-ton pickup SRW to pull those comfortably and a dually to pull the larger ones because that luxury has a lot of weight, especially when you add a generator (which a comparable motorhome comes with already). A truck like that is likely to be $70K or so MSRP at middle trim levels. Let's say you get good deals on both and get the whole set-up for $150K or so. You are now getting pretty close to what you can get a new gasser Class A for from a luxury manufacturer like Tiffin or Newmar. Sure, the truck + 5er is still probably a little cheaper, but not that much when you are comparing like to like. It isn't fair to compare the price of a low-end 5er to a Tiffin Open Road any more than it is to compare a Jayco Pinnacle to a Thor ACE. This leads to the second question. Do you really want to own a 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup truck or, God forbid, a 1-ton dually? For many people, especially part-timers, the answer is an emphatic "NO!" I think this factor is one that leads many who start with a travel trailer to jump straight to a motorhome when they start upgrading and skip 5ers altogether since very few 5ers are legitimately 1/2-ton towable and all of them require a pickup of some kind.
If square feet is apples to apples between a Motorhome or Travel Trailer. A motorhome is the must costly Rv and you don't have to have a toad vehicle behind you. With a Travel Trailer or a 5th Wheel you can't go anywhere unless you have a tow vehicle to pull your TT or 5th wheel. I say if you already have a truck for pleasure or business and you want an RV I would go with a Travel Trailer or 5th wheel.
Charity, Have you ever made acquaintance with the happilyeverafter Hanks (youtube). It seems to me that being silly and making faces at each other is about all you get out of them. They are all 5th Wheel (Fivers as they are all called). I suggested they get a Class A & enjoy the real RV lifestyle. You guys are the best!!! Pat Nixon
I'm considering going to a class A or C, one thing I haven't researched is the insurance costs. Is it quite a bit more expensive to insure a Class A? We have a 5th wheel and our insurance policy is really reasonable.
Not sure on insurance compared from model to model. Our insurance on our class A diesel pusher runs about $600/year and we are in Florida where the rates are generally higher
@@GratefulGlamper thanks! that's definitely not a deal breaker for us. Maybe one more season out of our 5th wheel, then we will move over. It's more about the convinces while traveling. One other option that is overlooked, is for us that aren't full time. In lieau of towing a vehical, many times you can rent a car once you reach your destination. Surprisingly rental cars can get very cheap. Enterprise will deliver the car to you and bring you back to your rig, sometimes rental cars are less than $200 for an entire week.
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The main reason we prefer a towable is the floorplan difference. Motorhome floorplans are always designed like a hallway. Everything is pushed against three side walls. A towable can have a floorplan much more like a house. Such as an island kitchen and a much larger livingroom with actual furniture. No having to use driver seats as a livingroom chair.
So true. Towables can feel much more like a home.
Thank you. I thought drive-able campers had a floor plan like a house.
Great video! We chose a Class A for all of the pros you mentioned and agree with all of the cons plus one. Without a doubt crosswinds on a Class A are far worse than with a 5th Wheel and probably a toss up with a normal style hitch trailer. Granted ours is a gas coach and not as steady as a Diesel pusher like yours but, even my brother avoids travelling when moderate to heavy winds are expected. With all that, Class A towing a Jeep Wrangler is still the choice that fits our lifestyle.
I have watched a few of these VS. videos. You all talk about the towable being less expensive than a drivable but no one takes into account the cost of a proper tow vehicle. I pull a 38 foot 5ver that cost around 75k with a 2017 F450 that cost around 80k, So my rig is about 150K. SO if you are buying a gasser or a used diesel drivable is not less expensive.
Very good point - thanks for watching.
i pull my 17k 2012 cardinal with my 98 gmc serria i guess about 4000
We started with a pop-up 5 years ago and had to remove everything and store in bed of truck before dropping top to travel. Then went to travel trailer and just hook up and go now. So much easier.
That’s sounds much easier!
Motorhome all the way. I went to look at fifth wheels and ended up staying and looking at every motorhome. Motorhomes are just built way better and are just over all quality in my opinion. I love Motorhomes and ill be buying one soon hopefully this year.
We certainly love our class A motorhome!
This is very similar to the caravan Vs Motorhome debate we always have here in the U.K.
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this was very helpful! We are in the process of figuring out which route we want to take and you just answered a lot of our questions!
Happy to help!
We chose a 5th wheel RV in 2016 as our first RV for living full-time. It was a brand new Big Country and we’re still living in it. Lately we have been seriously considering trading our RV and 2001 Ford F-350 for a used class A. We are wanting to travel a little more and I believe we’d be more comfortable in a class A motor home. Also, even though my truck runs really well, it is 22 years old and even though I’ve spent a lot of money on upgrades to it my 42’ 5th wheel is an awful of weight for it to pull.
When the time comes I'll go for drivable for sure! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Which is better; for you. Various needs of various people eliminate a definitive “better”.
Exactly, if going full time hard to beat a big fifth wheel. Some of these RD models are like a house. Just depends on your situation.
Excellent video. We also got small kids. Motorhome is more convenient
Thanks - we like the travel comfort with kids for sure.
I like the idea of a motorhome for the same reason you do - ease of travel. We're not in an RV yet, just beginning research. The only thing to me that would be a deal breaker is the idea of spending a week or more living out of the parking lot of a mechanic shop or spending a fortune on a motel while waiting for a part to come in. What is the worst repair scenario you've encountered?
This was really helpful to hear the differences and similarities between both! We are currently in transition and are trying to decide which way to go, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
We are still trying to figure out what style is best for us.
We do not own a truck nor is our current vehicle able to tow 2 or 4 down. So we are still trying to weigh the pros & cons.
Thanks for the video! .
Thanks for watching.
My choice is Drive-able and flat towing a jeep Wrangler for exploring like you are doing. It only takes a couple of minuets do disconnect and connect the toad so having to back up at times is not a big problem it also gives ready vehicle use when parked. You can even park the RV in a rest area and use the toad to run to the store etc. If you have a breakdown you still have a vehicle you can drive.
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No talk of the perks of a 5th wheel... sounds like you just told positive features of your MOHO.
Cool video! Really informative and confirmed my suspicion that drivable is probably best for me. Gotta keep it stealth hahaha
Great video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I prefer the layouts of the Fifth wheels but my wife wants the ability to move around on during drives and not having to transfer kids/pets from tow vehicle to trailer …
That is the one thing we really like about our motorhome- thanks for watching
That is a very minor inconvenience imo. Fifth wheels are better all around once they are parked. Driving not so much, but objectively the family can stay in the trailer while I listen to my Joe Rogan podcasts lol
This was an excellent video! You guys have such a great channel!! The editing is great!!
Thanks for much and thanks for watching!
Great video. Can you comment on the total cost of fuel for both options? We’re planning to live on an RV for a year across the US.
Fuel costs can vary greatly - once you know what your fuel economy is, you can use a trip calculator to budget for fuel costs. For diesel fuel we personally use the open roads program which has saves us hundreds each year. Gratefulglamper.com/openroads
I have had a travel trailer, 5th Wheel and a motorhome. Travel trailers are the cheaper price to get into. 5th Wheels are more stable going down the road than a travel trailer but cost a little more money. Motorhome's are great but are very expensive. With a travel trailer or 5th wheel you can unhitch and still have your tow vehicle to drive around site seeing. With a motorhome you will need a vehicle to tow behind the motorhome. With a motorhome you could get yourself stuck in a jam trying to turn on a city street not wide enough or pull into a gas station without being stuck. You can't back up a motorhome that has a tow vehicle connected. With a big regular gas motorhome you have to share the gas islands with other cars that won't give you space. With a diesel motorhome you can only use the big truck diesel pumps, trying to use the car gas islands to use their diesel pump with get you stuck. Some people with big motorhomes are to over whelm with the big windshield. You just feel to far out there with lots of glass around you and they don't have airbags.
Pros and cons to both- thanks for watching!
Assuming you compare apples to apples, a fifth wheel of comparable quality to a luxury gas motorhome really isn't much cheaper if you do not already own a tow vehicle. Consider nice 35'-ish fifth wheel models (not even getting into the really large ones) like the Solitude 310GK, the Alliance Paradigm 310RL, the Jayco Pinnacle or North Point models, etc., you are looking at MSRPs just below and often above $100,000. You really need, at minimum, a one-ton pickup SRW to pull those comfortably and a dually to pull the larger ones because that luxury has a lot of weight, especially when you add a generator (which a comparable motorhome comes with already). A truck like that is likely to be $70K or so MSRP at middle trim levels. Let's say you get good deals on both and get the whole set-up for $150K or so. You are now getting pretty close to what you can get a new gasser Class A for from a luxury manufacturer like Tiffin or Newmar. Sure, the truck + 5er is still probably a little cheaper, but not that much when you are comparing like to like. It isn't fair to compare the price of a low-end 5er to a Tiffin Open Road any more than it is to compare a Jayco Pinnacle to a Thor ACE.
This leads to the second question. Do you really want to own a 3/4-ton or 1-ton pickup truck or, God forbid, a 1-ton dually? For many people, especially part-timers, the answer is an emphatic "NO!" I think this factor is one that leads many who start with a travel trailer to jump straight to a motorhome when they start upgrading and skip 5ers altogether since very few 5ers are legitimately 1/2-ton towable and all of them require a pickup of some kind.
@@j.foobar1764 Some great points - thanks for the comment.
If square feet is apples to apples between a Motorhome or Travel Trailer. A motorhome is the must costly Rv and you don't have to have a toad vehicle behind you. With a Travel Trailer or a 5th Wheel you can't go anywhere unless you have a tow vehicle to pull your TT or 5th wheel. I say if you already have a truck for pleasure or business and you want an RV I would go with a Travel Trailer or 5th wheel.
Keep up the good work you guys!
Excellent video thank you.
Thanks for watching
Great video! Thanks 🙏
Thanks for watching
Charity, Have you ever made acquaintance with the happilyeverafter Hanks (youtube). It seems to me that being silly and making faces at each other is about all you get out of them. They are all 5th Wheel (Fivers as they are all called). I suggested they get a Class A & enjoy the real RV lifestyle. You guys are the best!!! Pat Nixon
Hey there, yes we’ve met Kyle and Renee Hanks at the Tampa Super Show last year. Thanks for watching
Great video. You have a beautiful RV.
Thanks so much! We love our diesel pusher :)
very good information....enjoy!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic video.
I'm considering going to a class A or C, one thing I haven't researched is the insurance costs. Is it quite a bit more expensive to insure a Class A? We have a 5th wheel and our insurance policy is really reasonable.
Not sure on insurance compared from model to model. Our insurance on our class A diesel pusher runs about $600/year and we are in Florida where the rates are generally higher
@@GratefulGlamper thanks! that's definitely not a deal breaker for us. Maybe one more season out of our 5th wheel, then we will move over. It's more about the convinces while traveling. One other option that is overlooked, is for us that aren't full time. In lieau of towing a vehical, many times you can rent a car once you reach your destination. Surprisingly rental cars can get very cheap. Enterprise will deliver the car to you and bring you back to your rig, sometimes rental cars are less than $200 for an entire week.
Great video! I like your Hat! :)
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It comes with the rips in the hat and costs $23 - Thanks for watching.
@@GratefulGlamper thanks edited my post.
Isn’t fifth wheel RV leak when a motorhome does not
Cool video!
Thanks!
i prefer a boat , wife wants a rv. ..i think i;ll lose this one..
very informative
thank you!!
Drives Ld is Expensive All the around
Gas mileage difference?
Between towable and drivable? There are several factors that can make a difference. Gas vs Diesel engine, how much you are towing, etc.
Very little. They all get single digits, unless you tow something really small.
If you've never owned a 5th wheel for a few years, how can you compare the two ?
Pros and cons to each. 👍🏻
Thanks for this video. We have been going back and forth and it's just not an easy decision. :(
It’s not an easy choice - so many things to consider. Thanks for watching!
The best option is a drivable with a towable on the back lol
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