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Crazie_Eddie


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I'm thinking about full-timing - I want to take my stained glass on the road, and would be traveling with the materials, the finished product and the setup (tent, weights, displays) as well as myself, my stuff and my three large dogs. I want to convert the bedroom area to a studio.

I'm thinking class C - would a TT be more practical? If I put that weight in the back, is there going to be a balance problem? My budget is VERY limited - I could probably stretch to $35,000, which means used - considering the weight, is there anything I should check - spec-wise or condition-wise?

Any advice (including "are you out of your mind?!?") would be appreciated.

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I think your problem is more one of weight than space. Any type of RV would work if the carrying capacity were sufficient. You need to determine how much all this stuff weighs, add the dogs and you and another 1000 to 1500# for miscellaneous things and then look at all types of RV's for something that trips your trigger. Remember that this will be your home.
Good reliable RV's are available, you should be able to find something adequate for 35K.
Good luck,
Fred

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crazie...

As you begin your RV search, you'll really appreciate your current "home base" but will probably take frequent refuge at your "vacation home"!wink.gifwink.gif

ditto luvglass...

Weight will be a significant dilemma. Also storage space, unless you use the overhead bunk as storage for the larger items like your tent, is at a premium in class C rigs. You might consider a small trailer or tow a small pickup truck with cover for storage. Pay close attention to the rig's GCWR. Here's some acronym definitions.

I may be wrong, but I suspect there are few class C RVs with a CCC (cargo carrying capacity) or a NCC (net cargo capacity - older rigs) anywhere near 1,000lbs.

I would guess you'll be looking at smaller class C rigs in the 24-28 foot range built on a Ford E450 type of chassis (typical E350 type chassis will not cut it) in order to get the weight/tow capacities anywhere close.

Do lots of shopping around and take your time. Good options for you do exist!


-- Edited by RVDude at 23:08, 2008-03-12

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