, I think i am closing in on what type of RV, I had mentioned on an earlier thread that we wanted a class A toy hauler to carry a smart car, The Travel Supreme is a real nice coach, they are out of business, but 2007 and 2008 are out there, they are mid engine diesels, low mileage units. The other coaches that have my attention are the class C units like RENEGADE or PONY EXPRESS, these are big diesels, freightliner chassis, beautiful units. Does anyone recall seeing these types of units in your travels? what was your impression? Also the lenths range from 41 to 44 ft, any problems getting into campgrounds with these lenths? Thankyou, Gene.
thebearII said
04:19 PM Oct 19, 2009
I've seen these units and were very impressed by them. They are actually considered Super Class C motorhomes.
I see a lot of the Off Road crowd use these.
Some campgrounds have restrictions against Class C and Super Class C motorhomes due to the truck/van front ends. Don't know the reason, I've just read on many forums where folks with these types of untis were refused entry.
Other than that, they look like a very useable RV solution.
thebearII said
05:06 PM Oct 19, 2009
Here's a website where some of the GM front end Super Class C post to the forum.
http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=34 you have to register to post and see photos and search on this forum. You can read through the threads without registering.
NorCal Dan said
06:03 PM Oct 19, 2009
Just a thought...will those toyhauler ramps handle the weight of a smartcar? I woudl be concerned with the axle rating as well...I would guess those cars weigh 2k pounds at least...
Luvglass said
07:38 PM Oct 19, 2009
Genecop,
Wouldn't your choices be much greater with a regular MH and just tow the car? What is the advantage of having the car inside, considering all the living space you give up?
GENECOP said
07:57 PM Oct 19, 2009
Fred, i like the idea of having the car in the garage, a little less length to deal with, the car stays nice and clean, etc...additionally the units i am looking at have full size beds over the car, so not to much interior space is given up, when the car is out of the garage the space can then become usefull for something else, this is one unit i am looking at, check it out, G
Have you checked the dimensions and weight capacity of the garage? From the photo of the Harley on it, I have a hard time seeing a Smart car fitting, but I could be wrong.
Are you going to be full timing or is this for vacations?
GENECOP said
01:51 AM Oct 20, 2009
Interestingly enough when the unit first came out it was designed specifically for a smart car, you drive on to the platform, then remotely load it . we will be fulltime, here is another unit i am considering, thanks, G
-- Edited by GENECOP on Tuesday 20th of October 2009 01:53:58 AM
PattiRon said
03:30 AM Oct 20, 2009
Wow! Just wow!
JLitton65 said
04:15 AM Oct 20, 2009
GENECOP wrote:
additionally the units i am looking at have full size beds over the car, so not to much interior space is given up, when the car is out of the garage
Something to think about....yes you have a bed suspended over the garage area. Do you access it via a ladder or steps? We had a small toy hauler that had the suspended bed..what a pain having to get up in the middle of the night and find the ladder and climb down to go to the bathroom. I had to climb over my husband then locate the ladder. If it is the loft type with steps that would be better.
http://www.motorhomeclassifieds.com/159725.html
http://www.fivertrailer.com/inventory.cfm?iCatid=0&iBrandid=4&invdetail=175
-- Edited by GENECOP on Tuesday 20th of October 2009 01:53:58 AM
Something to think about....yes you have a bed suspended over the garage area. Do you access it via a ladder or steps? We had a small toy hauler that had the suspended bed..what a pain having to get up in the middle of the night and find the ladder and climb down to go to the bathroom. I had to climb over my husband then locate the ladder. If it is the loft type with steps that would be better.