Class C vs. Travel Trailer | BEST RV for full-timing?! | Full-time RV living

[@lifererouted]

Which camper do you guys like more? Let us know below! 👇👇👇

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

Class C- still bitter Chris was so against in 😂

[@lifererouted]

😂😂😂

[@pattievans7342]

I have a prism 25 foot and i ordered the lounge chairs instead of dinette! I love my unit !

[@lifererouted]

That's awesome!

[@Isabella-loves-god-]

Class c i love em

[@healinghouse7115]

I had a 30' 2001 Fleetwood Terry 4 seasons travel trailer, and I went solo most of the time. The setup and tear-down got to be too much for me, so I spent three months researching Class C RVs figured out what I wanted. Then I spent nine months looking for one within my price range. In January of 2020, I purchased a 2005 30' Lazy Daze Class C, and I have absolutely NO REGRETS!

[@lifererouted]

That's fantastic! We always drool when we see Class C's...Still intrigued!

[@leighburville2717]

I lived 4 years in class C and it was a great great choice for one basic reason .... .... because I could block the entire cab off with lovely curtains when parked so I didn't have to look at the details up in the cab while relaxing or eating a meal. It made my home space very cozy and pretty. That meant a whole lot to me!

[@lifererouted]

Thanks for sharing, Leigh!

[@rexvaughn986]

After having owned both trailers and motor homes I prefer the simplicity (less to go wrong) of the trailer vs motorhome. The issue even with a well built motorhome is having to take to the coach to the chassis company (Mercedes or Freightliner) and then deal with the RV manufacturer for any body related issues. The chassis manufactures really don’t like working on motor homes and the dealer network is much smaller than your typical pickup truck dealerships. All those extra niceties are great when they are working but they suck the life out of the fun barrel when they break. Our trailers have been much less maintenance intensive than a trailer truck combination. Don’t forget that almost all motorhome couples (even small class c) have a vehicle they flat tow so there is really no difference in overall length. Thank you for the excellent video.

[@lifererouted]

That's a great point about having to take the motorhome to different dealers for different issues! Having the motor actually in your home is what kind of scared us off of a class c 3 years ago when we bought ours. And true about the length with a tow vehicle! Thank you so much 😊

[@solden49]

Good video. I love at 1:50 when she burns her hand and then plays it off. I have laughed so hard.

[@lifererouted]

It was definitely a surprise! 😅

[@JaniceTDesigns]

I’m just starting full time RV life in a 25’ Class C. Perfect choice for me as a single person. Lots of room, and an extra bed in case of guests…like my mom. Love that I don’t have to figure out how to back-up a trailer. LOl! Lots of amenities AND I can easily boondock. Add my bicycle and a motorcycle on the carrier at the back, I’ve got all the mobility I need. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@lifererouted]

We LOVE the idea of a Class C! It sounds great, Janice!

[@matt75hooper]

Looking right now for a 24-25 footer Class C. The only hesitation is not having our truck or a car with us. ( 2 people ). How big a motorcycle did you put on the back ? Thanks

[@JaniceTDesigns]

@@matt75hooper Hello! My hitch has a 500 lbs load limit so I have 90 lbs of rack and 370 lbs of a CBR300R. Looking into a way to reinforce the rack beyond just the hitch to carry a heavier bike. I think it’s doable. Oh…and my shocks need beefing up a bit. Have fun travelling! Let me know how it goes. 👍👍👍

[@bi0lizard1]

I plan to get a class c soon. Ty for the video.

[@lifererouted]

Hope it helps!

[@jeremyj612]

Great video! We went from a diesel pusher class A to a 26’ camping trailer about 7 years ago. This week we went to a 22’ class C for a lot of the advantages you went through. We like the ease of driving and gas station/parking lot/campground navigation, and love the easier time boon docking for days at a time. Not to mention jumping up to grab whatever whenever you want with light and a controlled climate. We still have the trailer as of now, and we’re thinking about renting it out. We’ll see, keeping the options open at the moment. Great job, glad we found your content!

[@lifererouted]

Awesome, Jeremy! What model C did ya'll get?!

[@jeremyj612]

@@lifererouted We snagged a 2020 Thor Freedom Elite 22HE with only 12,000 miles on it. Practically new.

[@AngelaFibroStargazer]

How is fuel cost compared?

[@jeremyj612]

@@AngelaFibroStargazer the diesel pusher got around 10 mpg if I remember right. I pulled the camping trailer with our v10 (gas) excursion. I would get about 8mpg with that. Maybe 9 if it wasn’t hilly and we went at least a couple hours between stops. The class C got us just over 9 mpg recently on a trip to Florida. It was about 7 1/2 hours one way. Ours in in the Chevy 3500 Express dually chassis with the 6.0 Vortec (gas). Looks like the class C edges out the others on fuel. Of course our excursion is about the worst fuel mileage vehicle you could pick…lol. A wide variety of trucks would beat the other options on fuel.

[@toyhaulen]

We had a class b plus for 2 years, then went t a toy hauler. Motorhomes seem more complicated, more difficult to service and no car to drive unless towing. Trailers are cheaper, easier to service, tow vehicle can be serviced anywhere. Nice comparison video.

[@lifererouted]

Those are great points! We are sticking to the travel trailer for now, but maybe some day we'll upgrade!

[@lakelivingb8409]

@@lifererouted I did go from a TT to the class C thinking it would be easier but my the time you hook up the tow car..umm. don't know now but the fact you have comfortable space to get food bathroom while you at a rest stop makes it enjoyable. Look nat the pleasure way but the View has the most storage and weight capacity . Food for thought.

[@stanmorton8975]

I started out with a travel trailer, but quickly switched to a class C. As you noted, half the fun is getting there. And with the class C, you can enjoy everyday, home activities. My daughter was 5 or 6 and would hop in the over the cab area with tv, games and enjoy the trip. She's older now, but I still have rv...Planning a trip to Fla., this winter....Happy R'ving!!!!

[@lifererouted]

You're right that half the fun is getting there! Being able to simply stop and make a sandwich without getting out of your vehicle still sounds amazing 😍 Florida in the winter sounds perfect - happy trails!

[@Raven5763]

Definitely a Class C for everyday living and long trips. For part time living travel trailer is a good option. You don't have to worry about storing an engine, the tow rig can be used for other things and replaced easily.

[@lifererouted]

Good points, John! Thanks for watching!

[@michaelparks3106]

I don't think there is a right or wrong choice, it's just what features/functions appeal to your lifestyle. I think your first choice needs to be what class of RV to get, a motorhome or a tow vehicle/trailer combo. Towing a trailer allows you to leave your "home" in one spot and still have a vehicle to get around in. A motorhome is usually built on a sturdier frame than a trailer, and is easier to drive/park than a tow vehicle/trailer combo, but unless you tow a car, you have to pack up camp if you want to go into town. As for the layout, different floorplans are available for all types of RVs, so there is no clear winner between them. If you already have a suitable tow vehicle, adding a trailer will be the least expensive option. If you don't, a new truck/trailer combo will be in a similar price range to a motorhome. I had a travel trailer when I used to leave it at a lakeside all season, it was sort of a portable "cabin", now for traveling, I prefer a motorhome.

[@lifererouted]

Those are great points! You're right too that depending on what type of traveling you're doing, you may want a different class of rv 😊

[@dansmith8173]

Ok guys, I know this is an older video… but my wife, Glori just watched this for the first time this morning. We vote for our GD 2600RB hands down. 😁 We actually think the bedroom wins because we love having a separate bedroom that is already made up all the time and extra storage that is out of sight from the living area. Finally the cost differential is major, plus having a vehicle once your camp is set up is a big deal. So, once again, we vote for the Imagine even though the View is VERY nice. 😊

[@lifererouted]

Haha no worries, we hear you!! Those reasons are some that we talked about before getting our 2600RB too. We go back and forth so much on them though! Ultimately we love being able to set up the camper and take the truck to do stuff without having to unhook and pack up everything 🤷‍♀️ thanks for watching friends!

[@BethNichol2025]

We love our 2018 2600rb! I will admit there it is a wonderful convenience to be able to access your kitchen and bathroom while on the road.

[@lifererouted]

It's definitely nice. Thanks for watching, Beth!

[@lindalee1743]

I've been debating about the Class C vs. 5th wheel/trailer for awhile. This video was spot on for highlighting the Pros/Cons. Ultimately for my situation it will be the Class C (for sleeping more people, got a few kids), and the driveability in/out of tight camping spots as well as using the camper while on the road (so many times we had to rush to find a bathroom for one of the kids). I would hitch up the Class C with a 4-6 seater UTV as a spare vehicle for when you are in the boonies and want to run to town for supplies or off roading deeper.

[@lifererouted]

Yes! Thank you for saying we hit the pros/cons, it's something we've talked a lot about for the past few years 😆 The availability to just run to the bathroom and the ease of finding camping/parking spots are in the top few reasons for us!

[@AngelaFibroStargazer]

Forethought of the manufacturer in creating accessibility to priority areas (ie bathroom and refrigerator) WHILE the slide outs are in is very important it seems. I'm just now looking for my first RV so thank goodness I'm watching KZbin videos from informative dealerships who point these things out.

[@LivingtheSilverLife]

There are pros and cons to every trailer. We love our bumper pull, but we’ve had a 5th wheel and Class C too. It’s just a matter of what works best for your situation at that moment in your life.

[@lifererouted]

I love this! Maybe we need to come up with some sort of hybrid, guys. A class D. Motorhome meets tow vehicle? 🤣 I'll get to work on it haha

[@RaulMAnderson101-pr6cj]

Without telling us the maintenance cost difference, it's a meaningless comparison.

[@RVAmerica]

We really like our class c. It is really nice that we can turn the generator on while driving down the highway and make coffee. LOL just super convenient. Great video guys. Lynn and Danny

[@lifererouted]

That's a great idea! I like that 😂 Any time is a good time for coffee. Thanks, Lynn and Danny!

[@RVAmerica]

@@lifererouted you got that right! 😆

[@rvnut1133]

As a full=timer I need my vehicle to run errands and stuff plus I do like my dedicated bedroom space so fifth wheel or travel trailer for me.

[@lifererouted]

Great points, thank you!

[@cindydegraaff5083]

I still like your camper better, but love the solar/ generator package of the Winnie. I totally agree with you guys on the price point issue. I already owned the truck, so the trailer was the price point logical choice for me.

[@lifererouted]

Thanks for watching! Yea we are hoping for solar some day

[@exploresomemore7205]

The murphy bed is GOLD. We love ours - we have a 22ft trailer and during the day we get all of that space for living. I wish there were more trailers that came with murphy beds.

[@lifererouted]

Right?! It's awesome to have all that space back during the day

[@captainskippy6622]

We are semi retired but are frequently heading out in our Grand Design Reflection 320MKS and we love it. The space and comfort are incredible. However, at 63 it’s becoming more of a challenge climbing in and out of the truck bed hitching things up. I foresee changing to a class see in the future. I like the convince of the Class C of moving around and accessing the fridge or bathroom while in transit (for my wife of course, I’ll be driving). Thanks for the video.

[@lifererouted]

Steph is a huge fan of the convenience of a class c. We both think it would be better on travel days! We may have to upgrade some day...

[@anotherfool9278]

This class C is awesome. I’m defiantly gona shoot for one of these when it’s time to switch RVs

[@TrimansWife]

We have a TT, considering upgrading to a small class a or c. Love the idea of being able to grab lunch or go to bathroom without pulling over!

[@lifererouted]

Right?!

[@HappilyEverHanks]

Love the setup with Class C rig! That fold down bed is amazing, I have never seen that before :) Glad ya'll are doing well, we just wanted to stop by and say hey! Cheers to you guys...also can we meet up sometime soon on the road? lol 😄👋🏼 Would be great to see your faces in person! Happy trails Mike and Stephanie - Kyle and Renee

[@lifererouted]

Hey, guys! It was great checking out their rig (and dreaming a little 😂) We need to catch up with your videos! And yes! A meetup with you guys would be great. Hope ya'll are doing good!

[@qhughes4555]

Whatever fits your needs is the best choice! both lovely options to pick from.

[@lifererouted]

I think so too!

[@Barret-paddles]

Great video! I tuned in because we just traded in our 2022 Rockwood Roo 235S and bought the 2023 Entegra Odyssey 26M. I will miss the tent bed ends of the Roo for sure but the time it takes to hitch & unhitch plus prep time in general to travel ( especially for shorter trips) just go to be too much for us. We had another Roo before that one. With the Odyssey, we can pretty much jump in and go. It also has many of the features we loved about the Roo ie outdoor kitchen, ( took the grille out and replaced that with a cutting board and I have 2 burner Eureka stove & small propane Weber) indoor fireplace that is so cozy and a great heating source, nice big rear bathroom. The murphy bed is actually really comfortable but can't say the same for the couch. Got 2 small storage ottomans to help. I love all the ideas for the dinette but will hang onto it for now. I will miss the recliners! We are a bit older than you two and looking forward to retirement travels in about 3 years. We also have 4 dogs so the expansive interior space is huge bonus. Our overhead bunk has a huge window for stargazing and let's in a ton of light 👍 Will use it for both a bit of storage + sleeping if someone misbehaves lol! Ford E450 chassis, Onan 4000 generator, solar, so many power sources for boondocking. Just really excited. Blessed to be able to make the purchase for sure! Happy travels :-) B & P

[@lifererouted]

Thank you!

[@ashleydavis2938]

You two are so adorable! Thanks for the content. I keep going back and forth whether I want a travel trailer or Class C. This video isn't helping because I am currently thinking travel trailer for more bang for the buck. LOL This Class C is pretty amazing though!

[@lifererouted]

Aw thank you! Haha we hear you - they both have their pros and cons. We always say there's no such thing as the perfect camper....which I know doesn't help the decision either 😆 good luck!

[@abundantlifeadventuresdona1918]

Hello. I just discovered your channel. I love your videos. This is the first Grand Design Imagine TT channel that I have seen. We have a Grand Design Imagine 23LDE and LOVE it! We looked at your model and loved it, but we needed less weight. Thanks for sharing. Safe travels. (Marie)

[@lifererouted]

Welcome aboard! Thanks so much, Marie, we're happy to have you!

[@CellasChariot]

But wait ...there’s more! Lmao I love you guys. Thanks to your parents for sharing their beautiful RV.

[@lifererouted]

Rewatching it I (Steph) was like "I said 'but wait....there's more!' a lot, didn't I??" Glad someone else noticed it 😂

[@dawnross644]

Brought my 24D, 2018, from private seller w/ only 6k miles for 110k 9/20. This video makes me feel better about my decision as a Single solo 64 yo woman w/ 2 cats. Love my ‘Lillymae’.

[@lifererouted]

Lillymae? I love that name! We've been really impressed with my parent's rig. We're keeping our eyes out to see if any become available over the next year or so 😊 thanks for watching, Dawn!

[@mikemanjo2458]

We just put some of the nonslip shelfliner on the bunk over Cab and store a lot of light weigh things in see thru plastic boxes up there. Winnebago Outlook 25J, tow;Jeep Wrangler.

[@lifererouted]

That's a great idea! Do you like the 24J layout? It's definitely intriguing

[@mikemanjo2458]

You might want to check out a Minnie Winnie Class C ...or Winnebago Outlook, not quite as expensive as a View and is gas/less expensive.

[@lifererouted]

We'll have to check it out! Thanks for stopping by, Mike!

[@donnabonn92]

We switched from a 32' Montana TT (& a Ford v10 Crew Cab PU) to a Winnebago Reyo 25T (Class A version of the Navion with same floor plans, but no longer in production) with a length of 25.5'. We do not regret it! Driving and maneuvering is so much easier! Our floor plan is a little tighter than the "D" (which we love), but we're happy!!!

[@lifererouted]

I just love the idea of driving down the road in our house 🤣 Good to hear that you don't regret it too, Donna!

[@straycat1674]

My girl and I’ve been looking, and been looking at the trailer because the idea of being able to decouple and drive your personal vehicle wherever you wanna go instead of having to park the entire set up every time attach and detach anything, that kind of appeals to me a little more.

[@ackack612]

This is worth viewing if only because they are such nice people and she is just out'n out cute. Nice couple, hope things are going well for them.

[@tombouman4485]

Excellent video and very helpful. You guys are awesome and do a fine job of presenting valuable information for the rest of us. Thank you.

[@lifererouted]

Thanks so much!

[@johnmurray9660]

Thanks for your informative video! Like everything, both have their + and -. Will be deciding between a shorter towable or small Class C in the next 12 month's. Thanks for sharing both rigs! So many things to consider🤔 Enjoy and stay safe out there! 😎

[@lifererouted]

Glad you enjoyed it, John!

[@secret2videos]

I vote for my Imagine 2600RV over a class C. Been full time in it for a little over a year. I bought a used diesel pickup to pull it. My reasoning concerned getting gas. So much easier to go through the diesel lanes at truck stops. When I had a motor home (no backing up), towing a Jeep, I had to look at the GPS, using satellite view so I could determine if the gas lanes at stations faced the right way for me to get in and out. It was stressful. The main reason I didn't get a class C was because the ones I looked at (RV shows) didn't allow for much personal stuff (GVWR). Also the cost was too high for me. Immediately after buying my 2022 2600RB I took the dinette out. In fact, I watched the video of you guys removing yours to learn how to do it. I did leave the bench seat back that now serves as a divider between my seats and my "desk". I sit in the theater seats more than I expected, but sometimes I long for a couch. Like yours, my slide-out blocks off the bedroom when its closed. I had a slide-out awning put on my RV because I'm 67 and wasn't keen on climbing onto the roof to sweep branches and leaves off the roof of the slide-out. But on the flip side, I encounter a lot of wind. Seems to be everywhere I go. So I sometimes think of removing the little awning and just climbing up on a ladder to clean the roof. When its super windy, I'd like to be able to close the slide-out, but then where would I sleep? Or when I'm on the road and just stop for the night in a parking lot (where they discourage open slide-outs)...well, I have no bed. Yes, I drool when I see other RVs and especially Class C's, but I do really love my Imagine and hope to keep it for a long time. Like you, I love the pantry and the size of the bathroom. I've used my kitchen to make holiday meals and do lots of baking. I have the oven and I can get it lit. Just takes a few clicks of the dial. But I can see why people get frustrated with it. Who knows what the future holds, but for now, I'm loving my little home.

[@AngelaFibroStargazer]

If your theatre seats recline enough you could always sleep in them just for an evening? Although supposedly putting additional weight on the slide outs while in is apparently not good for them?

[@dennysisk6260]

Thanks for sharing I do like the class C. But I can see they both have pros and cons. We like our camper, but have been thinking about a Class C.

[@lifererouted]

It was great to see the differences! They definitely have their pros and cons. Thanks for watching! 😁

[@davexb6595]

I like that murphy bed set up.

[@lifererouted]

It's really nice! We weren't really sure about it, but I think it's a space saver

[@ShannonFerguson]

Great comparison. I'm trying to figure out which is better for us. This has helped me. Thank you, folks!

[@lifererouted]

Thanks so much for watching, Shannon!

[@stevecook8067]

Good comparison, but you should have included the tank sizes as well. Most of the Class C's built on a van chassis have small tanks...which would limit the time you could easily boondock.

[@lifererouted]

Good thinking Steve. Thanks for watching!

[@VanessaBeautifulChaos]

I like y'all kitchen counter space it's marble

[@lifererouted]

Thank you!

[@josephcarpentier6495]

I like our class c 26' and now 28' the separate bedroom for napping and sleeping in while others are awake and moving around. Great with kids too for the privacy. The 28" allows walk around in the bedroom.

[@lifererouted]

We're still intrigued by those Class C's. Hoping the market comes down on them some. Maybe some day! Thanks for checking us out, Joseph!

[@BrokenDreamsReborn]

The class C looks really nice! Thanks for sharing! ~ Shion and Matthew

[@lifererouted]

Our pleasure! Hope you guys enjoyed it!

[@randallkrich6584]

We have a class a we went from a travel trailer and I missed the travel trailer and the truck but we tow our golf cart behind the class a because we go to a lot of festivals so there's pros and cons

[@lifererouted]

Exactly! Pros and cons to each. I bet having the golf cart at festivals is so nice!

[@myshadowstalksme]

Why didn’t I think of that? A golf cart, duh!

[@lifererouted]

Definitely a good idea!!

[@jonathanjacques7250]

I love the class C, hate towing.

[@lifererouted]

Totally understand that! That's a big appeal for the class c for us 😍

[@rosemarydoran9907]

Great video! Love the Winnebago but $$$. Ouch!

[@lifererouted]

You're not wrong! That was a big deciding factor for us. Thanks so much!

[@karinwest919]

We bought our 2014 Winnie View two years ago, low miles, for 54K. Right now that 2014 model advertises for 90k - so right now is just not a good time to buy but I have a feeling things will change!

[@jimsjacob]

I’ve been pulling my 5th wheel since the beginning for myself. For the last few years, we had been pinning away for a class C or A, but after we’ve gone on some longer 3 week trips over the last couple years, I’ve started to appreciate our setup more and more. I do like everything pointed out here and yes, it would be cool to be able to get snacks while underway, but the real benefits have proven to be while on site. Once camp is set up, we are able to go to the store, travel to attractions or just head into town for dinner or breakfast to break up the monotony of camper life. A class C/A would require a total breakdown of camp to drive into town to get supplies, do laundry or just to visit the local national park. Essentially, we’ve gone full circle on what we’d prefer and now we just throw some items into a cooler for the drive when traveling to a destination. You could add a tow vehicle, but then costs go up as well as work to unhitch it

[@lifererouted]

Great points, Jim! It is really nice to have a tow vehicle. I think they both have their benefits, but we're sticking to the travel trailer for now. Thanks for the info!

[@jimsjacob]

@@lifererouted Same here. I think there’s one in my future eventually, but only after I get lazier and want to avoid all the hitch work and the leveling I have to do, etc…. Thx!

[@outnaboot]

Nice to run into your channel here on KZbin. Missy and I are full timers with our 3 fur babies. Looking forward to watching more of your videos. Missy and Stuart with 3 Dogs and an RV.

[@lifererouted]

Awe yay!! Love hearing from new people. Welcome aboard!!

[@colleenbean2869]

We LOVE our View 2018 D! When we realized at a camper show that we had 12 people inside, with plenty of room to spare, we knew we had found our rig. Took me two years to save and find a great deal. Drove from MI to Missouri and haven’t regretted a minute. It’s a treat to drive and we love the flexibility of the small size. Park, press the auto-levelers, press the slide-out, done. What could be better?

[@lifererouted]

Nice! It definitely has the space and a nice setup to host. All good points!

[@northlander4370]

My one major reason for owning our 2022 Rockwood mini lite 2205s trailer is the fact that if you must leave your campsite for any reason , food etc , you can just hope in your tow vehicle and away you go , with a motorhome you have break camp and drive your motorhome to go to the store or whatever ... i will stick with our trailer , lighter , cheaper insurance , and a motorhome is basically having another vehicle to maintain . Just my thoughts , BTW , my Rockwood came with a 12 volt fridge , roof solar and a 1000 watt inverter and only weighs 5200 lbs. at 23 feet long , my F150 tows no probs !

[@lifererouted]

Yes! Those are all good reasons in favor of a tow behind. Someday we might try out a motor home, but for now we're happy with our trailer 😁 that sounds like a great set up!

[@shellymeisterzamudio7768]

Wow. Super helpful. TY 👏🏽

[@lifererouted]

Glad it was helpful, thanks for watching! ❤

[@gowenrv3762]

There are "Pro's & Con's" on anything you get. Best thing is to get what works for you. Trailers are usually lower to the ground, making it easier for an older person to get in & out. That's good! Class A, Class C and 5th Wheels are high up and have several steps to climb. (Great while you are young) Safety issue when camping at night and you here a bad guy come close to you... In a trailer..... you'd have to exit the trailer and walk to your truck. Might be a bad choice if bad guy is outside waiting. However, if you are in a Class A or Class B... you could simply hop in driver seat and drive away from danger. ( Unless you have to unplug from shore power ) If your vehicle breaks down.... If you have a trailer and your truck breaks down, you could rent a truck to pull your trailer to a RV park while you wait on your truck to be repaired.... Use the rent vehicle while you wait on repairs. However,,, If you have a Class A or C and it breaks down on the road..... you will have to rent a motel room and drive your toad if you pull one. This is a few things I thought of... I'm sure there are plenty more.

[@lifererouted]

All good points! Thanks for the thoughts!

[@amyedg]

Great comparison! We own a 2018 Imagine 2150RB, which is super similar to yours. And our goal is to get a Winnebago 24D. Just saving our pennies...LOTS of them!! Do not even look at the 2020+ models...you'll REALLY want one then!! :) PS - I love the Hogwarts sweatshirt! Always. :)

[@lifererouted]

LOTS of pennies 😅 hmm I may have to check out the new ones. And YAY! Another Harry Potter fan 😁

[@lindastrous5243]

We have a 2014 View, with twin beds. We love it. Trying to find a way to remove sofa and put in recliners. I want a pantry! I like our camper over yours just for the safety fact. If we have trouble in the night with intruders, we can just drive away. We have flip up shelf. All in all there will always be pros and cons.

[@lindastrous5243]

Personal age makes a difference. I am 74.

[@TexasRoadrunners]

That's fun that you compared this two because it is exactly what we did. The 2021-2600RB won but honestly, I think we could have been happy in either one.

[@lifererouted]

Oh how funny! They both seriously have great pros and cons but the 2600 still wins for us too 😊 thank you!

[@brenttownsend3430]

Travel trailer for the win

[@lakelivingb8409]

I love my Navion like the View except you need a knee pad to get under the storage top opening door. I have the flex beds. Happy travels.

[@lifererouted]

My father in law says the storage bays are his least favorite thing about them. It's a nice rig though! Thanks for watching!

[@mikea7942]

Murphy bed options: custom mattress or Renegade has an 7-8" mattress which is comfortable.

[@lifererouted]

Ooo nice! Great options

[@ronbianco5919]

I find myself torn as well but in a class c if your house breaks down it does break down and your class c is in the service shop for repairs. if you have a fifth wheel or a travel trailer & your truck breaks down, your house is not broken down. they take your truck and you can get a rental or a tow and still have access to your stuff

[@lifererouted]

Great points, Ron! Thank you!

[@waynerlg]

The number one reason that we decided on a towable camper is that you can leave your camper at the site and use your pick up truck to run errands or go shopping in the closest town or See local sights all day, and then come back and your camper is all set up and everything is in place. If you run errands or see the local sights in a class C then you have to put your coffee pot away and everything else and when you get back, set it all back up again and sometimes Re-level your camper, when you really just want to crawl into bed.

[@lifererouted]

That's something we talk about all the time! At the end of the day, we'd have to have a tow behind car (which would come with all the headaches a towable camper has) or like you said, have to reset everything once we were done site seeing

[@jeffshaffer1150]

totally agree Wayne! and you have to hook everything back up with a C! forget that.....love coming back from exploring to my little home with the air cond running

[@reneeracine4669]

Ahhhh, always pro's & con's to everything in life... I have traveled in both styles, and yes everything you said is spot on about the cost of each, I'm trying to decide whether I should keep my 21 ft or go for a class C, I'm older so I need more of my comfort items, such as a comfortable Queen size bed, a nice kitchen, but great video, 👍 Safe Travels 😊

[@lifererouted]

You're absolutely right, Renee! Pros and cons to everything. Let us know what you end up deciding! Those things would definitely be hard to give up 😁

[@RaulMAnderson101-pr6cj]

What I'm looking for is maintenance cost! Does having an engine attached increase maintenance cost?

[@camperatwill3951]

We have a 2600RB and like you, the bathroom sold us, especially my wife. Ours has the lighter interior which we really like.

[@AngelaFibroStargazer]

I would have liked to find comparison of the engines and gas mileage which play very important role in decision making along with ease of finding repair service if needed and depreciation.

[@lifererouted]

Great idea for a future video! I can say that both diesel engines get about 11-13 mpg 😃

[@RaulMAnderson101-pr6cj]

Yes, budget...the failed to emphasis budget, which is cheaper to run, live in, over a year?

[@Mrsannievideos]

This was very helpful, because I didn't have a con/pro perspective. My husband love class C and I love the 5th wheel. He may win this battle😁

[@lifererouted]

I'm so glad it was helpful! We still go back and forth on which kind we like better 😅

[@yellowbrickcardsandgames5438]

I would miss the recliners in the travel trailer. You have removed it, but that's one of the things I really want in a tt

[@AlaskaErik]

I definitely prefer a trailer over a Class C. I already have the truck, so getting a trailer is much less expensive. If I want transportation, I need to drag a vehicle behind me with the Class C. That means two drive trains to maintain. 80 inch beds are hard to find in a Class C. Solar is just as easy to install on a trailer, so that's not an issue. Instead of a $4000-$5000 on board generator that the Class C has, I have a $499 generator from Costco. While there may be a few benefits to a Class C, a trailer is a much better choice.

[@lifererouted]

All really good points! Those are a lot of the reasons we ultimately chose the trailer over a Class C, but we're still tempted by them every now and then 😅

[@chazlyle41]

Thanks for the tour! We’re torn between building out a trailer and/or a truck bed camper currently! We like to be modular for a wide array of situations. The storage in there is endless! I bet it gets heavy quick. How often do y’all unhitch from the trailer and go drive the truck around when traveling? We’re thinking the ability to do that alone is a reason for a trailer over a all in one class c.

[@lifererouted]

Our pleasure! We usually stay at places for 3 months at a time, unless we're on the road. It definitely is nice to unhitch and go into town or something. Thanks for watching!

[@trishalynn2190]

Thank you for this! We are selling our house and getting ready to make RV life full-time. We are clueless about the costs and set-up. Drive-ability is also something we are concerned with. We know we love nature and want to live in it, but not a thing about RV's.

[@lifererouted]

Glad it was helpful!

[@waynerhea6649]

I think if your on the road and moving multiple locations while fulltiming its worth it to get a class c. They typically have a generator built-in, or if it doesn't, you can start the engine and use that to charge the batteries. Also being able to pull up to any location no matter if its raining snowing muddy ect you dont have to get out and go around to your rv just walk to the back and take a nap or make some food ect.

[@nancyjohnson5810]

I'm curious on how warm does the tankless water heater get?

[@lifererouted]

Plenty warm for showers and washing dishes!

[@RuthAnnnMorris]

To me the biggest thing is being able to drive out without getting out of the RV!! Safety is the key above the 5th wheel camper. You always need to get out of your 5th wheel and get into the truck. To me that’s a safety issue!

[@lifererouted]

Good points, Ruth!

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

Haha I remember you talking about how much you liked the Class C when we were looking! Love your parent’s RV! The Murphy bed is amazing! I wouldn’t care about the dedicated sleep space either. I’m with you on the dual purpose things! We are trying to do that too! Loved this video! 💕❤️

[@lifererouted]

Hey guys! We really like theirs as well and we'll be keeping our eyes on the market over the next few months or so. We need to catch up on ya'lls videos!

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

@@lifererouted super exciting! We are making progress... slowly but surely 😂😂😂 Hope you guys are doing well! 💕❤️

[@lifererouted]

Yay! I'll put it on my list to check it out. We are SO excited for you guys and hope to see ya'll on the road soon

[@TheLiveOutLoudFamily]

@@lifererouted thank you so much!! 💕❤️

[@douglasthompson9482]

Excellent review. One big word…. Space! We have a c class, but really, I think we will buy a cabin somewhere else. RV’s just don’t offer enough room. I want a house away from my house.

[@lifererouted]

Right on!

[@philipgerry5228]

We just bought our 3rd travel trailer. We like to park it and have the pickup truck to run around..

[@lifererouted]

Congrats on the new trailer! That's a big plus for us too - we'd have to have a tow behind if we ever got a motorhome. And at that point you're nearly as long as a truck and trailer. Pros and cons to both!

[@uwskier]

Great video! We're a bit torn between Class C and an Imagine TT ourselves for an annual long haul trip and otherwise camping around the Southwest. How does your half ton do towing a trailer that size when you're in the mountains or breezy plains?

[@lifererouted]

Glad it was helpful! The truck does a good job. We've had it in windy, rainy, nasty weather with no real issues. Thanks for watching!

[@fordracer1415]

I had a 21’ toyhauler I pulled with my duramax actually started with a gas truck but quickly realized it didn’t have enough power. I got 8-9 mpg. I now have a 2010 forest River that has the same floor plan as Winnie J I have power steps and awning which I love. Diesel generator too but no solar. I tow a 10’ aluminum trailer that’s just big enough for my Rzr 1000. I average 13+ mpg. And don’t have this big weight tugging and bouncing all the time. Parking lots and gas stations are much easier. Cheers

[@lifererouted]

Thank you for sharing!

[@matt75hooper]

The Travel Trailer is more work ? ForgetAboutit ! Leaning heavily towards Class C. Will put a large scouter or small motorcycle on back for cruising once the destination is reached. First trip is the entire length of Hwy 1 on the west coast. I rather have the motorcycle for day trips anyway.

[@lifererouted]

Sounds awesome!

[@BeverlyAdventures]

I had a similar class c. Vista cruiser mini diesel and Loved certain things about it. Ease to drive especially! However, it did not have that amazing Murphy bed or I might have kept it. Ultimately I sold it because I like having a separate tow vehicle for exploration. I would have only been able to tow a car under 2500.

[@lifererouted]

That's a big pro for us with the tow behind - having a separate tow vehicle is so nice!

[@fixitallpaul4847]

Resell value may be a consideration. The mileage on TT is irrelevant. Mileage on a class C is very important to resell value. Something to consider.

[@lifererouted]

Good points! 👌

[@hollyhooks9716]

Interested to know what the difference in insurance is between the two Thanks for the video

[@lifererouted]

That's a good question, Holly. I think my parents do pay more for their Class C, but I'm sure it would vary. Thanks for watching!

[@femalism1715]

We switched from a big Fleetwood Class A to a Grand Design 5th wheel. However, my FAVORITE Class C is the Entegra Odyssey 26 M (Murphy Bed). It looks much like your parents' rig, but it has an outside kitchen.

[@lifererouted]

Ummmm just watched a walkthrough of that model and 🤯🤯🤯 That may have just taken the top spot in my book too. Wow! How do you like the 5th wheel compared to the class A?

[@kathyblount1987]

I have yet to decide what I want, but your video has some great points to th8ink about. I have been looking more at Class C as a single female. If there appears to be something threatening, in a Class C, one can just drive away. With a trailer, one has to get out and go to the tow vehicle, thus decreased safety. Just my thoughts here.

[@lifererouted]

Good points, Kathy. Thank you!

[@naturegirl5681]

Wow that’s the best class c I’ve ever seen

[@lifererouted]

We seriously love the layout 😍

[@shamikkawhitted2791]

Thank you guys

[@lifererouted]

Thank you!

[@codeman99-dev]

I don't ever really see myself full-timing to be honest. With that said, I would probably look toward a class C or a fifth wheel. Namely because I'd want that on-board generator. Pretty rare to find on-board generators on travel trailers, especially anything that is 1/2 ton towable.

[@lifererouted]

It's definitely a plus! It makes a difference not having to tow around an extra generator, and theirs is routed to work with the existing propane system too, so no need to fill extra reservoirs.

[@mikemanjo2458]

Love having 6 drawers in kitchen (Jane). GD is also a great camper. Let us know what you choose!

[@donnasceviour5647]

I love the Class C. Traveling far it would be amazing!!!

[@hatorihanzo803]

I prefer your parents RV, much more simplistic, also I prefer the 2 sinke separation for dishes, 1 to soap, other to rinse, saves water 💧 great for seniors and small enough to drive/manufrability.

[@forgednotcast612]

What is the cost of a good class C?

[@lifererouted]

Prices are high right now, but seems like the average is $110k+ right now

[@forgednotcast612]

@@lifererouted Is that new or used?

[@lifererouted]

Sorry for the late response! We've seen that price on both new and slightly used, depending on the specs

[@AlaskaErik]

I have several issues with a Murphy bed. First, most are camper queen 74 inches long. As a taller person, that doesn't work for me. Second, RV mattresses are notoriously uncomfortable. That means a topper that's at least three inches thick. The one in my trailer weighs about 40 lbs. That probably isn't going to fold up with a Murphy bed, especially a motorized one. And you'll have to trim down that topper, because they're going to be 80 inches long. Additionally, with the 60x80 inch residential-size queen bed in my trailer, sheets that fit are available everywhere.

[@lifererouted]

We've talked to people who have issues with the Murphy beds they have - I think you're right that they're not as comfortable as regular mattresses, or can't be made to be as comfortable. We're still intrigued by the space saving aspect of them for sure though! Thank you 😊

[@Brigand231]

If you seriously think the "cool factor" of a murphy bed is better than a dedicated bedroom, check out the Imagine XLS 17MKE (or the XLS22RBE), but yeah, not only are you looking at a more expensive rig, try parking it at the grocery store. If I had my way, I'd custom build out a Promaster, but it just wouldn't be big enough for the two of us and the dog to actually live in. As the vanlifers say, "I don't live IN my van, I live OUT of my van", and the View is built like a van, even if it is a cutaway and technically a class C. Considering what you're used to, I'm thinking you'd find it too small after about the first week and the coolness of the murphy bed has worn off. Midsize trailers like the 2600RB seem the best blend of being able to camp anywhere, cost effectiveness, and ease of travel (both when towing and unattached) when compared to almost any other RV setup.

[@lifererouted]

We've looked at the XLS models, they're definitely interesting! No slides kind of simplifies stuff.

[@michaelp8866]

1) If your motorhome breaks down while traveling, you've lost place to sleep. 2) You can tow a car for getting around for supplies and such but then you'll have TWO engines to maintain. 3) You may grow tired of listening to your pots and pans rattling around while driving a motorhome.

[@lifererouted]

All very good points, thank you!!

[@robertm9866]

I’d have to say mom and dad‘s RV is really nice roomie lots of storage can be a plus never really looked at a class C before definitely nice. My only drawback is you would have to tow a small vehicle around or pack up if you need to go shopping or sightseeing other than that it’s a great set up 👍

[@lifererouted]

It is super nice! But you're exactly right - without a tow vehicle you'd have to pack everything up for any trip. Pros and cons!

[@erice8502]

Curious to what has better resell value? Class A, Class C or travel trailer? I know they all depreciate greatly, none are an investment. Situation- we are only going full time for one year then moving into a home. Thoughts?

[@lifererouted]

Oohhh interesting question, I'm sure there's a difference in resell value but I'm not sure what one would be best!

[@camperatwill3951]

What you filed to mention is with the motorhome. You need to tow a car or pack up your camper every time you want to go somewhere. We had a motorhome and went back to the pull behind. Insurance and plates were more than double too. Here in Michigan you only buy your plates once for the pull behind (fiver or TT) and that cost ends. Our car set up to tow behind the motorhome was costly too. The motorhome your parents have also has engine space that occupies part of the length which is un-livable space. Both have attributes but I choose the camper. One salesman states if you travel full time, motorhome whereas if you are stationary more than you are on the road, pull behind.

[@lifererouted]

Good points, thanks for watching!

[@curtis5344]

Idk I like class C, but if I'm camping or full-time living going place to place and want to check out a town or city nearby. I would rather have a travel trailer so I can leave the house and take the truck instead of taking a class C to explore the area

[@ChahtaAnumpa]

People also need to realize that it depends on how much you’ll actually be traveling. My wife and I have a big travel trailer. We wanted a class A but after some thinking we went with the sure thing. Also, the class A was 259k while our travel trailer was 40k. Big difference in financing, we also don’t need extra vehicle insurance just trailer and even that is covered on the road with my trucks insurance. We camp for a year or half year at a time. This last 3 years we’ve just stayed at our current place on a lake. If we bought a big diesel pusher it would just be sitting for years on end. So it really depends on lifestyle.

[@lifererouted]

Good points! The price difference definitely is huge. Thank you so much!

[@paulinoaz]

3:36 It is actually more than a ton

[@lifererouted]

This is why Steph doesn't do the specs 😅