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I've decided that getting an RV and hitting the road is what I need to do. there are just so many places I want to visit and "live" for a month or so, tht I just can't stay in a stick house any longer. I'll have a home base with a relative and a free place to park my rig when there. here are some of my concerns and questions - hopefully, I can get some useful answers, or opinions.
*I want to bring my motorcyle along
*I have a '99 F150 that I don't want to get rid of.... sure would be nice if I could tow the F150, with the bike in the bed. since it's a small V8, the truck isn't rated very high for towing.... probably around 5500 pounds.
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*how does one find out the towing capabilities of used RVs?
*would I do better with a Class A, Class C, or what?
*should I consider a small TT and load the bike in the bed of the truck? (anyone doing this? how long can one stay in a 16ft TT?)
thanks for any help I can get.
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LuckyChuckie
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Well if your going to keep what you got, then it's probably cheaper to get a small trailer. Do it for a year and think about it. Several pros and cons for trailer vs motorhome. I use to live in a motorhome, and I notice most full-timers had 5th wheels. Less maintenance, you can unhook and drive your vehicle around. Now I've got a school bus and a tow bar. I can put my motorcycle in the back of my truck and go.
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hey Chuck,
great looking bus conversion..... a couple of years ago I thought about doing that. but got a '69 Prowler and rebuilt it instead. then got stupid and sold it. now, I'm looking again. I really like your Scotty. Did you know there is a company building them again? http://www.pleasantvalleytrailers.com/index.html. I'm considering one - but am concerned about the lack of interior space.... of course, it's just me and a small dog, so we don't require much, a bed, a small stove and a place for my laptop.
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Hornet28BHDS
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I think you could get youself in a nice small TT or HTT. You could find one comfortable enough for you and your dog and still haul your motorcycle in the bed of the truck. Good luck!
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Welcome I pull a 25 foot TT with a 1/2 ton silverado. I have a 98 Coachmen Catalina LITE. I would say to look at lite/ ultras as you may get more room and still be able to haul the bike. Remember you'll get evryones opinion on what you can and can't do. But first you need to find out what the truck can handle and is it setup for towing aka does it have the tow package...etc.... Good Luck
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campinginthewoods wrote:... But first you need to find out what the truck can handle and is it setup for towing aka does it have the tow package...etc.... Good Luck
my F150 has a class III hitch, 4.6 V8, auto with OD and 3:08 gears. (not the best for towing, huh?) Ford says it will tow 5600 pounds - but I want to stay way under that.
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I agree with some of the other posters on a small TT or HTT. Another thing to consider is the locations and times of the year you will travel. If you are planning on visiting the northern areas in the winter then you will need to keep that in mind when picking your unit. Not all TT are made for winter camping.
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Let me suggest that before you make the move, you would be wise to do some reading about the life and what it takes to do this. You might want to check out the Escapees RV Club as well.
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TXcampingfamily: thanks for the tips. I can assure you I will NOT be camping in the North during the winter.... I'm a Texan and not used to the cold!! 
Kirk: I've been reading and researching this.... the good thing for me is - if I don't like it, I just come back. no harm - no foul. thanks for suggesting the Escapees - I'll check them out.
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busterja21
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you didn't mention why you want to take the truck and the bike. why not just get a nice class c and put the motorcycle on a trailer as your commuter. btw I think your f150 will struggle, even with a small trailer, if you go that route, you could swap the gears, only about $1000/axle and improve your towing capability.
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