If so, would you share your experiences? My main two questions are: does the small space ever drive you crazy and how do you cope when it does? And, do you tow a car or just drive the RV as your only vehicle? Any and all insight is welcome!
3fortheroad said
10:50 AM Feb 26, 2012
Our neighbors have a Itasca Vu. He sleeps in the over head bed and she sleeps on the floor. They both say that the hide-a-bed is way to uncomfortable. He also has told us that they have had a lot of issues with their unit and would never go that route again. Just to small for them to be comfy. They are currently looking at rigs in the 32 to 36 foot range.
Class B's and C's are fairly easy to rent, maybe you could go that route for a few weeks to get a feal of what it would be like.
They do not pull a car they just drive the Vu to the market ect. I can see where it would be a fun toy for weekend gataways and tailgateing but would not work for us as a fulltime rig.
-- Edited by 3fortheroad on Sunday 26th of February 2012 10:57:39 AM
janni said
07:37 PM Feb 26, 2012
We tried in a B+. Snowbirded in it for a couple years and thought we could do it. Even after getting rid of just about everything we could tell it wouldn't work. We drove ours with no tow vehicle and sat nice a close during a few two day storms. Traded for a 41' dp and still have ocassional issues with organizing and stuff. Looks like some people can live just "crammed in" but we like some free space. It probably can be done (and is) but not for me.
Technomadia said
08:23 PM Feb 26, 2012
We started out our full-timing in tiny travel trailers. Our first one was 16' and the second 17'. Not quite as much room as a Class B would provide, and we did just fine in them for our first 4 years.
Tynan has been full timing in a Rialta for many years.
In our opinion... you can make anything work. It all depends on your needs and tolerances. And everyone varies on what those are. Some will say they need a minimum a 40' Class A with at least 2 slides to be tolerable. But there are plenty of us who have thrived with far far less.
- Cherie
EDIT by moderator: Activated links. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 27th of February 2012 09:01:06 AM
RVPAINTER said
12:39 AM Feb 27, 2012
Check out WWW.NEXUSRV.COM THEY MAKE A GREAT B+
rclvnv said
03:19 AM Feb 27, 2012
We full time in a 5er,but a few years ago, we tried a Class B (not a B+), on a month long cross country trip & return. We did this with the thought that we'd see if we could be comfortable full-timing in it.Way too little room for the two of us and two small dogs.It did drive me crazy,especially when it rained. That said, it sure was easy to drive,park,and set up,and the MPG was excellent. Just not enough room for me. The thought to try renting one is excellent. We sold ours at the conclusion of the month,to a person who was going to use it to travel in, from point to point,staying in hotels,but not trying to live in it. In that mode,the comfort factor would be huge, having a fridge,toilet,and lots more room than a car or truck.For that use, I'd say a class B would be perfect. I have spoken to folks who do live in them and say they are pleased. That's why renting if you can, is a great idea. R.
earthmommy said
12:30 AM Feb 28, 2012
Thanks everyone for the great info! I'm sort of looking at the B as an option if I end up going solo and the ease of driving and good gas mileage are my key factors there.
If so, would you share your experiences? My main two questions are: does the small space ever drive you crazy and how do you cope when it does? And, do you tow a car or just drive the RV as your only vehicle? Any and all insight is welcome!
Our neighbors have a Itasca Vu. He sleeps in the over head bed and she sleeps on the floor. They both say that the hide-a-bed is way to uncomfortable. He also has told us that they have had a lot of issues with their unit and would never go that route again. Just to small for them to be comfy. They are currently looking at rigs in the 32 to 36 foot range.
Class B's and C's are fairly easy to rent, maybe you could go that route for a few weeks to get a feal of what it would be like.
They do not pull a car they just drive the Vu to the market ect. I can see where it would be a fun toy for weekend gataways and tailgateing but would not work for us as a fulltime rig.
-- Edited by 3fortheroad on Sunday 26th of February 2012 10:57:39 AM
We started out our full-timing in tiny travel trailers. Our first one was 16' and the second 17'. Not quite as much room as a Class B would provide, and we did just fine in them for our first 4 years.
Check out: http://ourtakeonfreedom.wordpress.com/
They're a young couple traveling full time in a Tioga ( I believe it is 26 or 28'). They don't tow a vehicle, but instead use bicycles to get around.
And: http://tynan.com/
Tynan has been full timing in a Rialta for many years.
In our opinion... you can make anything work. It all depends on your needs and tolerances. And everyone varies on what those are. Some will say they need a minimum a 40' Class A with at least 2 slides to be tolerable. But there are plenty of us who have thrived with far far less.
- Cherie
EDIT by moderator: Activated links. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Monday 27th of February 2012 09:01:06 AM
We full time in a 5er,but a few years ago, we tried a Class B (not a B+), on a month long cross country trip & return. We did this with the thought that we'd see if we could be comfortable full-timing in it.Way too little room for the two of us and two small dogs.It did drive me crazy,especially when it rained. That said, it sure was easy to drive,park,and set up,and the MPG was excellent. Just not enough room for me. The thought to try renting one is excellent. We sold ours at the conclusion of the month,to a person who was going to use it to travel in, from point to point,staying in hotels,but not trying to live in it. In that mode,the comfort factor would be huge, having a fridge,toilet,and lots more room than a car or truck.For that use, I'd say a class B would be perfect. I have spoken to folks who do live in them and say they are pleased. That's why renting if you can, is a great idea. R.