RV's and Motorhomes - How many of us have them?

[Dug]

I've got a Prevost , but dont use it much. Heres a pic.

[Goalkeeper]

Now with the neborn (4 months old), we/ve been talking about getting a motorhome.

Could you guys post some interior pics? Provide some advice such as do's/don'ts/must haves, etc...

I assume the bump outs are a must but am curious to see what else is since I have 0 experience with these things...

TIA!

-Matt

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Dug

I've got a Prevost , but dont use it much. Heres a pic.

I just got something on my pants.

We've been talking about getting a Class A pusher when we're older, but like Goalkeeper, we don't have any experience with them.

What would you all recommend starting with? Maybe a C, or a small A?

[OldHiker]

I am rapidly approaching my time for one. I want to pull the H2 behind it, either on a flatbed or towhitch. What size and hp do you guys reccommend as the minimum needed for safe pulling all over the country? Probably full time.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by OldHiker

I am rapidly approaching my time for one. I want to pull the H2 behind it, either on a flatbed or towhitch. What size and hp do you guys reccommend as the minimum needed for safe pulling all over the country? Probably full time.

Ken, you need one with either a Cummins ISX or ISM diesel in it.

[ssgharkness020147]

Yeah, then he can pull CP's H2 and his F650 behind it.

Originally Posted by PARAGON

Ken, you need one with either a Cummins ISX or ISM diesel in it.

[KenP]

Originally Posted by ssgharkness020147

Yeah, then he can pull CP's H2 and his F650 behind it.

Haha!!! Wrong Ken. However, what you said is true.

We headed to Fuddrucker's tonight, but saw the parking lot jammed so CP suggested another place. No problem, just let me turn around in the parking lot; I saw a giant pickup parked in the lot. It turned out to be the big Chevy. Bummer...

Back to the Coach questions:
Going out and buying a 40+/-' RV, never havin' driven one, is a scary proposition. Besides, in our case, we don't want to start cruising the country right away. What did you all start with? I'm not interested in a 5th wheel what-so-ever.

We're thinking more along the lines of something to practice with and get used to the maintenance and size. Ahhhh, maintenance. Any info?

We're also not interested in buying this first coach new. Low mileage one are abundant.

Just pass all you can along.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by KenP

Back to the Coach questions:
Going out and buying a 40+/-' RV, never havin' driven one, is a scary proposition. Besides, in our case, we don't want to start cruising the country right away. What did you all start with? I'm not interested in a 5th wheel what-so-ever.

We're thinking more along the lines of something to practice with and get used to the maintenance and size. Ahhhh, maintenance. Any info?

We're also not interested in buying this first coach new. Low mileage one are abundant.

Just pass all you can along.

Sure, a tag axle is the way to go, but what was your first coach? Don't tell me you ran out and bought that big thing as your first.

I'm thinking an under 35' pusher with a few slides and no tag. Used with low miles. Something along the lines of Gary's or yours (yes, yours appears to be a 38+'). Get used to running around in it and move up from there.

This is the First Coach--41fter!

But did go through a trailer, two campers, two Class C's , and one 23ft winnie!

I suggest the "C" because women like to drive, You'd probably get More use out of it!, and cost.

I'm thinking an under 35' pusher with a few slides and no tag. Used with low miles.

Would be a nice unit if you can find one! (not many DP's under 36')

JMHO--If your looking for a DP, (HR, Beaver, Monaco (Monaco and CC are better choices)) Get the Biggest your able to! A couple/Few feet in a DP isn't anything!--except a PLUS!!-----Size Does Matter!

I'd suggest a minimum, 350Hp ISC......With the ISM/ISX high on the (DP)-must have- list!

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by OldHiker

I am rapidly approaching my time for one. I want to pull the H2 behind it, either on a flatbed or towhitch. What size and hp do you guys reccommend as the minimum needed for safe pulling all over the country? Probably full time.

Well, the set-up I posted is the First!--First to tow an H2, and The First 2 to be Towed!

Minimum 350hp ISC!.....But, Bigger IS Better!! (400Hp+--500Hp= ) --I also recommend A Jake Brake!, and flat towing!

Bag the Flatbed Idea!....Way to Heavy!

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by Big Z

Well, the set-up I posted is the First!--First to tow an H2, and The First 2 to be Towed!

Minimum 350hp ISC!.....But, Bigger IS Better!! (400Hp+--500Hp= ) --I also recommend A Jake Brake!, and flat towing!

Bag the Flatbed Idea!....Way to Heavy!

I agree.

I hear people all the time say that they don't want the wear on the tires, wear on the bearings (mileage), etc. The extra 3500 lbs or so in trailer is going to cost more on the motorhome side as it's having to tow more. Why add more to the equation if it's not necessary? For a decent trailer to haul a H2, you could buy 2 or likely 3 sets of tires on the H2.

Makes no sense.

Jake brake too..... if for no practical reason, because it sounds cool.

[ROX]

Originally Posted by PARAGON

I agree.

I hear people all the time say that they don't want the wear on the tires, wear on the bearings (mileage), etc. The extra 3500 lbs or so in trailer is going to cost more on the motorhome side as it's having to tow more. Why add more to the equation if it's not necessary? For a decent trailer to haul a H2, you could buy 2 or likely 3 sets of tires on the H2.

Makes no sense.

Jake brake too..... if for no practical reason, because it sounds cool.

X3. Definitely tow it on the ground. Less wear on the towing vehicle and it probably doesn't even feel like it's back there. All you're pulling is the inertial weight of the H2, not dead weight.

I've seen Z's rig up close. It's waaaayyy cool. (if you're into that kind of stuff)

[MONSTERMATT]

i wanna toy hauler to take my and my buddies quad to tower city

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by KenP

I just got something on my pants.

We've been talking about getting a Class A pusher when we're older, but like Goalkeeper, we don't have any experience with them.

What would you all recommend starting with? Maybe a C, or a small A?

TOW CAPACITY And Power!

What would you all recommend starting with? Maybe a C, or a small A?

What a loaded Question!! Start Test driving!!....Class "C" and Tag Axle Diesel Pusher!

[KenP]

Originally Posted by Big Z

What a loaded Question!! Start Test driving!!....Class "C" and Tag Axle Diesel Pusher!

Sure, a tag axle is the way to go, but what was your first coach? Don't tell me you ran out and bought that big thing as your first.

I'm thinking an under 35' pusher with a few slides and no tag. Used with low miles. Something along the lines of Gary's or yours (yes, yours appears to be a 38+'). Get used to running around in it and move up from there.

[Gottmud]

I have a Monaco Windsor with 2 slides, and pull an H3. This is a terrible two edged sword. I love my H3 to drive & wheel in, but I want to tow my H3 to Colorado with 4 on the floor. There is NO SUPPLEMENTAL BRAKING SYSTEM MADE FOR THE H3. It is illegal to tow a vehicle over 3000lbs without a braking system in most states. And anyway, who wants to drop down into Ouray with the tow car pushing you, and nothing left of your brakes.
I do have a car hauler, but it only has brakes on two wheels, and in my opinion, that is not enough for the Rockies. When its time to stop, its time to stop. I have a Z71 which I also tow, and I installed an M&G braking system, which in my opinion, is the only way to go. The problem is, I want to go 4 wheeling in the H3, and not the Z71, and Ouray is my favorite place to go.
Ah, the dilema's !!!!!
If I could figure how to reduce pic sizes, I would put pics up.

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H3, Victory Red, Monaco Windsor, White with Gold Accents.

[Htothe2]

so how much would a nice one of those dynamax coaches cost? and the renegade?

[mikejr]

My folks had a Bluebird coach in the 1990's. Was one hell of a piece of machinery for sure. I know back then it was over a $400K unit, was a diesel pusher with the tag axle on it. Cant recall the horsepower, but it felt like it would pull a damn house over. They used the heck out of it, then the newness wore off and they sold it.

[PARAGON]

Originally Posted by Gottmud

I have a Monaco Windsor with 2 slides, and pull an H3. This is a terrible two edged sword. I love my H3 to drive & wheel in, but I want to tow my H3 to Colorado with 4 on the floor. There is NO SUPPLEMENTAL BRAKING SYSTEM MADE FOR THE H3. It is illegal to tow a vehicle over 3000lbs without a braking system in most states. And anyway, who wants to drop down into Ouray with the tow car pushing you, and nothing left of your brakes.
I do have a car hauler, but it only has brakes on two wheels, and in my opinion, that is not enough for the Rockies. When its time to stop, its time to stop. I have a Z71 which I also tow, and I installed an M&G braking system, which in my opinion, is the only way to go. The problem is, I want to go 4 wheeling in the H3, and not the Z71, and Ouray is my favorite place to go.
Ah, the dilema's !!!!!
If I could figure how to reduce pic sizes, I would put pics up.

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H3, Victory Red, Monaco Windsor, White with Gold Accents.

You're kidding me. I've seen a few 3's behind some coaches, undoubtedly someone has figured out some of these brakes that at least go in the floorboard or something. Some of the more universal types, to make it work.

[Big Z]

Originally Posted by Gottmud

I have a Monaco Windsor with 2 slides, and pull an H3. This is a terrible two edged sword. I love my H3 to drive & wheel in, but I want to tow my H3 to Colorado with 4 on the floor. There is NO SUPPLEMENTAL BRAKING SYSTEM MADE FOR THE H3. It is illegal to tow a vehicle over 3000lbs without a braking system in most states. And anyway, who wants to drop down into Ouray with the tow car pushing you, and nothing left of your brakes.
I do have a car hauler, but it only has brakes on two wheels, and in my opinion, that is not enough for the Rockies. When its time to stop, its time to stop. I have a Z71 which I also tow, and I installed an M&G braking system, which in my opinion, is the only way to go. The problem is, I want to go 4 wheeling in the H3, and not the Z71, and Ouray is my favorite place to go.
Ah, the dilema's !!!!!
If I could figure how to reduce pic sizes, I would put pics up.

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H3, Victory Red, Monaco Windsor, White with Gold Accents.

http://roadmaster-tow-bars.com/braking_systems_main.php

I use the BrakeMaster. The other might work for you if they don't have the master for the 3! There worth a call anyway!

Brake Buddy is the other unit.

[Gottmud]

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