Motorhome or Trailer - Which is Better?

You’ve emailed, tagged us, left comments, and in this video we are going to answer one of your most asked questions when it comes to getting started in the world of RVing - Motorhome versus towable.
Plus, we'll share our number one reason why after three years, we went from a school bus conversion (motorhome) to a trailer.
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Let us know your thoughts on a trailer versus motorhome in the comment below. If you've purchased already, what was your deciding factor between the two?
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[@RVMiles]

Welcome to another RV life focused video! We are glad you’re here. Returning friends, we hope you’ll give this video a thumbs up and comment. Those two actions encourage KZbin to share this around. Likes are free! New friends, welcome! We hope you’ll subscribe to the channel and stick around for more videos. If you’ve got a comment on today’s topic, let us know in the comments. And as always, please keep comments kind and on topic and we promise to do the same. - Abby and Jason

[@candorv222]

You missed 2 major points. 1) Security. In a towable you must leave the safety of your house in order to escape a dangerious situation. 2) If you break down on the road in a towable you are stuck there. You have no option other and to wait for a tow and maybe 2 tows as alot of road side service plans will only cover your tow vehicle not the trailor as well. In a Motorhome If you have a toad you can unhook and go for help. Even if you don't have a toad you can wait for a tow and won't leave anything behind.

[@rickh59verizonnet]

We are full-timers and we own a motorhome and pull a Jeep 4-down. The idea of having two motors is a plus for us, because should the motorhome break down, especially in the middle of no where, without a cell signal, we can jump in the Jeep and go get help.

[@TheBandit7613]

We tow our Jeep too. We go trail riding all over the West.

[@DaphneLowe]

Why not pick both? Full size vans like the Transit and Savanah are capable of towing 7000+ lbs. Build out a simple campervan (ie. Westfalia layout) and use it to tow a decent sized trailer. Best of both worlds.

[@VARider1]

We have a small towable (under 26 feet long) and really enjoy it along with our 4 door, 4x4, 1 ton truck with an 8 foot bed. The RV is comfortable with a nice bed, theater seating, large TV and shower. The truck gives the ability to explore when RVing to all areas for sightseeing whether it is a popular tourist area or remote National Forest area via dirt/gravel roads. We can take our e-bikes with us in the bed of the truck to places that can be 50-90 miles from the campsite and back without having to break camp. The cost of just having one motor to maintain is better for us than having a motorhome and bringing a separate car.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

If there was one perfect type of RV, there would only be one type of RV. Each type has benefits, and each has disadvantages. What is the best type for you all depends on your preferences, and how you will be using them.

[@nickgleis5732]

I am consistently impressed by your obvious scripting and rehearsed narrative. I presume you use a teleprompter and your presentation is NEVER one and done. I am a professional photographer and videographer. I just wanted to say your youtube channel is heads and shoulders above all the rest. Informative, well stated and presented in a professional manner. Thanks, Nick Gleis

[@RVMiles]

Thanks, Nick. We both have a background in theater and that has definitely helped with the conversational portion of our videos. We also use the equipment you mentioned and Jason spends a lot of time researching how to improve in all aspects of our productions. We appreciate your comment and observations of what goes into putting this together! Have a great day. -Abby

[@ScubaSteveCanada]

Having had both Class Bs and a trailer, the advantage of a trailer is you know, if you leave your site for the day, it'll still be your site when you come back (I prefer boondocking). I currently have a Class B but bring an ebike for getting around locally. Cheers, Steve

[@nobodyspecial9262]

Both side are correct. We went from a Towable to a Class C Motorhome for a couple of reasons, My wife is Disabled, and a Class C can be repaired or have maintenance done at a dealer where a CLass A cannot. The MH provides Conveyance but cost far more to purchase and maintain than our Trailer did. We started 32 years ago with 1/2 a tent and a 1988 S-10 Pickup truck, slowly moving to a couple of popups, then a custom trailer, then on to hotels then a MH, now we are on our 2nd MH. We tow a Honda CR-V with her Wheelchair on the back. You get far more Bang for your Buck with a Towable. They are Cheaper at cost and maintenance, but you get FAR more conveyance in a MH but you must be ready to Pay the Price, IT AIN'T CHEAP. Neither Towable/Truck nor MH/Dingy should be purchased for retaining it's value, as soon as you take them to your home it's worth less than you paid. You have to find what fits you, if you are not sure, start small, you can always trade later. RV's are NOT for everyone and they are NOT cheaper than a Hotel, but for us, It's the Journey, not just the Destination. Everything Cost Something, nothing is free except the Love of God and Death, someone else paid for those. You want to travel, you gotta pay.

[@rcheas4894]

You did a great job with this topic. We’ve lived in a class A, 41’ motor coach for 11years. Bought used so depreciation didn’t eat our lunch. The ease of setup, tear down and travel are really nice. We also enjoy the national parks driving around in our Jeep Cherokee rather than a heavily sprung super-duty truck. The ability for the navigator to make coffee and use the restroom while tooling down the road is another BIG plus. But now we are thinking about our next rig and are seriously considering the 5th wheels.

[@leslie476]

Our #1 reason for going to a 5th wheel from a class A was not being able to back up when towing a vehicle.

[@mikemanjo2458]

We have gotten in a jam with turning into a place we thought we could pull through to turn around only to find we couldn't and had to unhook the Wrangler to turn around and reattach it down the road. Oops....well, it worked, we got out and try to be more careful now.

[@louheindel8673]

Love you guys and the info you provide is excellent. I know you need sponsors but HH is not what or how you describe it. We’ve just had our 3rd disappointment, turned down, HH full ☹️. Hard to count on HH for a spot to stop or sleep at while on the road ….they are “booked” a month out !! What? That’s crazy….I’m back to Crackerdocking 🤷‍♂️

[@Erin-Thor]

I just remember our times RV’ing in a class a as a kid. With the engine in the RV, service was always an issue. As it aged and reached over 60k miles, the gas engine became a service nightmare. IMHO, a gas engine has a much shorter life when hauling that much weight. My second issue is space, you NEED toys, tables, umbrellas, etc. and clothes when camping, and of boondocking, more water and holding tanks. That’s why I’m leaning toward a shorter, full profile 5th wheel.

[@jacktyler7599]

Well done summary....and fair as well, I thought. One point you could have mentioned - in that "90%+ of RV's are towable" category - is that a smaller towable is the way most folks choose to first 'experiment' with the RV life. Jumping (up) into a motorhome (size, cost, etc.) to decide if life on the road is what you want to do is probably not the better option.

[@RVMiles]

Good points and thanks for keeping the conversation and information going in a way that’s positive and helpful! 👍🏼

[@pamim7902]

Can’t thank you guys enough for breaking it down so simple. We have gone back-and-forth probably for easily two years. Here’s hoping we actually get to meet you someday on the road thank you again for keeping it simple and real

[@MICMEGEE]

Deprecation can be your friend if you by used. Practically good quality RV's.

[@starpenta]

I first fell in love with an airstream on TV but the more I've looked since then, I definitely prefer the floorplans with slide outs in fifth wheels. I especially like toy haulers and think of the 'garage' more as a bonus room. I've seen some cool renovations where it's turned into another room.

[@RVMiles]

When we were looking for a larger RV for our growing family we looked hard at Toy Haulers because of the ability to design that back space. It’s a great option!

[@TheMichaelGrace]

Our family goes crazy traveling in the minivan or the truck but in our class A it’s a joy. For that reason it’s a class A for us. We deal with depreciation by purchasing used and old but well cared for rigs. It takes work and planning ahead but it’s been well worth it.

[@horizon42q]

We started RVing back in 1999. My wife wanted to start RVing. We first looked at popups, I couldn’t camp in that, then the wife showed me trailers, I liked them but didn’t have a truck, then she showed me Class C RVs, I like it but they were too small for me. So she said only one left is a Class A. As soon as I walked into one, that was it. I’m going RVing in a Class A. So in 1999 we started with a entry level Class A ( Fleetwood Southwind Storm 30 H ) it was $49,000 new. We had a blast. Now 22 yrs later we are in our 4th Class A, a beautiful Winnebago Horizon 42 Q. Hopefully this is the last one as we might be RVing maybe for 10 more years. Time is ticking.

[@susanpremo8068]

I'd say one thing about any rv, if it breaks down you can always bring along a tent. Save you money if you break down, no hotel cost. Our aliner is in need of a bit of repair so instead of not using our reservations , we used our tent, we have cots too. A man said, shangri-la! It was very comfy, and we're 64 and 69 years old. Went camping for 2 1/2 months, unintentionally, it just happened. Wonderful adventure!

[@sebastiant5695]

Full Size Vans are excellent Towing platforms for Bumper Pull Travel Trailer. Actually better then most Pickups. A Pickup is great for 5th wheel - but actually not that good for towing a TT

[@daviscrt]

Great information about motorhomes and towable. We had 5th wheels and now a 2004 motorhome flat towing a crv. One reason we change is if one vehicle breaks down, you still have another available. Thanks Don

[@BigFactz66]

That's the dumbest excuse...😂

[@leonajameson8902]

I have always had a towable then in 2018 decided to buy a motor home. I miss my towable. My rv isn’t rated high enough to tow a vehicle so as you said I am stuck in camp. I don’t know if I will go back to a towable as I am 73 and the motor home is easy to drive. Thanks for your video. I appreciate all the info you bring. Very helpful.

[@felishagathright4013]

My husband & I are having this exact discussion. We're really confused. Apparently y'all can read minds! Lol

[@johnfirebaugh7415]

We're regular viewers of your channel. Just a shout out to say this video was especially well written and informative so we sent it to our daughter and future son-in-law. Safe travels!

[@RVMiles]

Thanks so much for this comment, John and best of luck to your daughter and future SIL as they discuss their RV purchase. -Abby

[@teresafreitaswilde7900]

Would love it if you could do a video on consumer protection when buying a new RV that has quality issues preventing its usage and how with covid delays its taking over 7 months to get it in for warranty repairs. In some cases manufacturer refusing to pay for 100% of warranty repairs. Example: unable to fully close & lock large window on our new RV. Turns out the window is defective and frame is not square. Manufacturer replacing window but we need to pay most of the install. Insane! I keep hearing about record profits but when are they going to be held accountable for putting out subpar products.

[@georgekerr8804]

If you can do the work your self, buy an older class A with no warranty. Save many thousands and hassles. Even super high end RVs have warranty issues.

[@teresafreitaswilde7900]

@@georgekerr8804 so true.

[@richardt4006]

I just don't think your experience in a old converted school bus is even remotely comparable to a propose built class a motorhome. And my Chevy equinox, which is AWD, is absolutely flat towable.

[@DannyB-cs9vx]

Backing it up is a pain. for me buying a trailer to put the car in / on, makes more sense.

[@tw9535]

Great summary! Used Class B + used trike. Then hope it doesn't rain too much taking the trike to a hotel during maintenance on the RV.

[@mikepool215]

Wow love the information. Such an eye opener. Thanks for the videos.

[@christravels360]

Great video with great points! Thanks

[@RVMiles]

Thanks for watching!

[@canadiantwig4772]

We have a 5er and love it. Our truck holds her value and we love the options.

[@RVAmerica]

Talking to so many people, each family has different needs and therefore different RVs. Great breakdown! Danny and Lynn

[@KRIS77793]

Thank you for this video. Helped me decide on what I wanted. Answered the questions I had.

[@truckcampinglife]

I chose neither and went with a truck camper. I can go anywhere and parking is not a problem.

[@williambradley2562]

Great Comparison video of Travel Trailer versus RV …. So much to consider for our retirement, but your videos are helping us with our research and understanding what the choices could be! You are a great team and we are so thankful for your insight. #RVMilesRocks

[@matthewkabbash]

Nice job. I am not even an RV person and this made me want to get a towable

[@AdventuresinPopUps]

Nice comparison video. 💗 We of course love our pop ups, not sure if we will ever "upgrade" to a big guy. 😁

[@jpgriffiths878]

Thanks Jason and Abby. Very informative. 👍👍

[@RVMiles]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@vegasmaniac7745]

Excellent list of things to consider. We are just now shopping and researching.

[@RVMiles]

Best of luck with the research and purchase. 👍🏼

[@johnmurray9660]

Very well done video and comparison! Enjoy and safe travels. 😎

[@RVMiles]

Thanks, John! Safe travels to you too.

[@vdub3235]

Had a small towable now have class b on order. 😊

[@randallgd]

We sleep in our SUV, works awesome!

[@RomansFiveDotEight]

One thing to note, RE: SUV towing. “SUV” can be a huge spread. From compact car chassis SUV’s like the Ford Escape, to full on 3/4 ton truck Chassis SUV’s like the Excursion and Suburban 2500. There are SUV’s with 11k+ tow ratings.

[@RVMiles]

Yeah there's a wide range for sure, and some older ones with big tow capacities, but I don't think there are any SUVs currently sold that can tow much over 9000, and I wouldn't recommend towing over 7500 very far. -Jason

[@seansdadpit]

To start, I really enjoy your channel and always search it out, thank you. My wife and I have lived in a 30' toy hauler for 16 years parked on an Avocado ranch. Wasn't the plan but it's worked out beautifully since we are best friends and love being out in the country. We are now planning future travels on the road and have cobbled together a 2004 F250 4X along with a 2016 Lance 1685 towable. The truck is only a 5.4 liter gas with a 3.73 ratio so when possible a change is well needed. The trailer is in primo condition and although small we love it. In my dreams I would like an overland unit of some sort but I think this will work for us. I prefer a towable because it gives me the right combo of RV and pick-up. It really is "to each their own".

[@westifer566]

Great vid! I love the ten minute commentaries. You asked what else to consider - I suggest a brief discussion on Bumper Attach VS fifth wheels. Trailers follow the lead vehicle better that fifth wheels that love to cut corners, but fiver's are easier to back up, just to name a couple differences. Sharp turns (forward or back) and price differences are other points (among many) to consider.

[@danandfaith]

We travel in a class B. The only hookup we use, if any at all, is power. We come and go as needed, and fit in a regular parking spot. No need to tow anything. As we are rarely in the same place for more than a day or two, and rarely are in campgrounds, we aren’t hooked up to anything most of the time. We are traveling musicians. All of our instruments (6 or 7 on most tours) plus sound gear all fit in our class B. It’s a different style of travel than the class A/C or towable lifestyle.

[@petekane2501]

Having 30 ft travel trailer & class c 27 fit& now 38 ft class A & towing a Jeep. I feel the class A is easy to setup & go. Driving on country roads can be a challenge . But travel options are great.

[@angelathoele5089]

Truck plus camper is more expensive than a motorhome plus a car. That was one of the top reasons for deciding on a class c

[@johnirwin1837]

Disagree. But that depends on the trucks options and the size of the towable. The combined MSRP of our '18 truck and '18 36' 5th was 125K or there abouts. I bet most class C in the 30' range exceed that.

[@z28kindaguy]

I am looking to retire in about 10 years and I think this will be the toughest decision I will have to make!

[@teresastoops2648]

Excellent comparison information. Now consider pro and con of TT versus 5th wheel.

[@RVMiles]

Definitely. We could easily start breaking these done into more specific type videos.

[@soccerdad8374]

Jason - Your haircut looks great :)

[@BigFireDave]

I agree totally with most of what you have said. I traveled in a teardrop for a couple of months to see if I really wanted a mobile life style. Pulled it with my Chevy HHR, mileage was great. lol But that is going to change when I finally hit the road in a converted bus diesle pusher I am now building. 8 will probably be the best can expect. I'm a retired diesel mechanic so I know the engine I am using pretty well. Hope to see you on the road sometime, but it's a big country and I will PROBABLY be boondocking the majority of the time. 8-)

[@jameskennedy673]

👍👍👍👍 for great information

[@brianthomsen1163]

We have a small Class A and we tow a Jeep Cherokee four down and it works great, once you get the hang of the process down on hooking it up and putting it into true neutral.

[@RVMiles]

If we were to tow a car again, a Jeep would be at the top of my list. -Abby

[@joethecomputerguy1]

I have a motorhome towing 4 down and wouldn't have it any other way. It is good for long term stays and short terms stays. Nothing like arriving at a location hitting a few buttons and being totally setup and inside temps are comfortable because they have been comfortable the whole day. Gas motorhomes are much less expensive to own and maintain. If depreciation is in your equation to RV or not my suggestion is RVing is probably not for you. It CAN be cost effective but it is by no means CHEAP.

[@ronwilliams9215]

Over the past 40 years we have have every type of RV except class B and highly prefer a class A. We have always had a toy with use like a boat. We now have a Jeep to off road with and a Smart car both on the same trailer towed behind our diesel class A. If a stop is needed for lunch or restroom never leave the RV and easy to overnight at a rest area. Even though we have more engines each is driven less so I think maintenance balances out. Also with a larger trailer you need a bigger truck like you said and a big dually is not that easy to get around with is many areas. Also a consideration if flat towing a vehicle a good tow bar and brake system is same cost as trailer and with anything but a trailer you cannot back up. Just some additional point to your good video

[@larrymiller8210]

We have had tents to pop up to 16 ft refurbished 1963 trailer, a 28 ft fifth wheel. Now a 36 ft class A. Not any are perfect. We are retired and flat tow a 2016 chevy colorado. But maintenance on the class A can get pricey. I do most of the maintenance and fixes. If you are not inclined to do your own work, my thought is a towable is much more practical. Thanks and good luck!

[@mikemanjo2458]

Great comparison. Do you guys have a background in Journalism or TV? I think I read you had done radio in the past. Love listening/watching. Y'all are awesome! (Jane in SC)❤️🙏Have a great week!

[@RVMiles]

Thank you! We have a background in theater Abby as an actor, Jason as a designer and both as journalists and editors for a theater trade website. We are very thankful for the performing arts background and being able to bring what we learned there to our work in the RV and outdoor travel world. 🙏🏼😀

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

I would prefer to do a towable but my concern would be having it stolen while it's parked and I'm out driving the truck.

[@johnirwin1837]

Glad I don't go where you do then. We live in the country with our 5th sitting in the driveway unsecured in any way, but who ever wants must have the proper hitch and enough knowledge to raise the landing gear for which the controller is locked up or disabled.

[@Ohiostategenerationx]

@@johnirwin1837 yeah I grew up in the ghetto and I live in a decent area now but still areas around me has thieves and crime. I live in Ohio

[@wadecastenholz5604]

Your always gonna end up towing something so it's a preference.

[@ronwilliams9215]

Over the last 40 years we have had every type of RV made except for a class B. We always come back to a class A

[@sitchad]

I vote Class A motorhome. We have a 2021 34 Fleetwood Bounder and flat tow a 2021 Jeep Wrangler. Now you have to spend some money to upgrade the F-53 chassis in our case about $6,000 but to us it is worth it. It drives very nice and it's nice to use the pottie or get a snack while driving. And yes we have a dog and she loves it. We looked at Fifth Wheel but did not like the fact if we wanted to access anything in the Fifth Wheel we would have to pull over and get out. Plus motorhomes have generators large battery back and water supply. Plus I can hook up our Jeep in 5 minutes a fifth wheel not so fast and more of a pain.

[@ernie7065]

wow... after viewing it all... they covered some issues well, but missed so many more..... my wife and I are both 80+ rvers... we have 135,000 miles on our Class A Diplomat 2001 diesel coach. It has been on 4 boats and a train... we have been retired for more than those 20+ years... and own a home in FL and MI.... but have been in the rv about 1/3 of the time. Why a Class A? We have a washer/drier. We have a king bed; we altered the space. We can walk around the bed. We have a large split bath. We have a 4 door fridge. We flat tow a 2005 Silverado... in which we carry our adult mobility scooters. We can stop at a rest area to use our full bath; nice in the rain or heat. We carry 100 gal of diesel which gives us a range of 700+ miles. We carry 100 gal of fresh water. We have a gray tank of 60 gal; a black tank of 40 gal. We have satellite tv as we drive. My wife can prepare food as I drive. I can shower at rest stops. I only need to hook up electricity in campgrounds if it is raining.... we don't need to fully hookup every night. Most rv repair shops let you remain in your rv overnight. With 8 airbags we have an incredibile ride. Bottom line: it depends on how you want to use your rv.... we just returned from a 23 day Michigan state park trip... not having a water or sewer hookup did not bother us... trailer people with smaller tanks have issues. To each their own... but I think this vlog short-changed our Class A 20+ year experience. Yes, it is expensive... we could afford it. 🤗😊👍

[@RVMiles]

This video only highlighted a few pros and cons. We could have made a two hour video going over all the info, but that is overwhelming and frankly, no one wants to watch that. W/d is great, we are debating whether to put one in our fifth wheel, and we can’t wait to give our big tanks a good boondocking try. This video is the start of a bigger conversation for a new buyer, not the final conversation enjoy your travels! -Abby

[@richardwhitehead5126]

It depends on how you are recreating. Do you ATV? Do you transport a classic car to car shows? Are you taking a boat to the lake? If you pull another trailer behind you, the motorhome seems to be a better choice. I spend a lot of time moving from trailer to trailer and tow bar (flat tow a Wrangler). It just depends what type of recreation we are doing. I've seen 5th wheels pulling trailers behind them, but it sure seems a long way to the end of the train. If it works for you, then that's the way to go. I do wish Ford would start putting diesels in the class C chassis, though.

[@Nonplused]

I've only owned towables because I am the sort of person who wants a truck as a second vehicle anyway. It's handy to have a truck for a variety or reasons if you are a home owner, so it makes sense if you already have a truck to spend a lot less money and get a towable rather than a motorhome. But if you are getting a truck with a view to towing, stay away from the "eco" engines. 5.0 and 5.7 liter V8's are the way to go for 600-8000 lbs towing or diesel if you want to tow over 10,000 lbs. Gas engines even in huge displacements like 6.7 and 7.4 liters can't be compared to diesels for towing.

[@timaz1066]

I’ve owned all different types of RV less any of the home built star. And a motorhome is best for me. Everyone knows there’s no perfect one for everyone.

[@andrewspies1968]

Did you have to upgrade your truck when you changed to a 5th wheel? Are you running gas or diesel?

[@RVMiles]

We did go from a Dodge Ram 2500 which we pulled our travel trailer with to a Ford F-350 for our fifth wheel.

[@quagmyer7230]

Started with a brand new 2004 GMC Sierra 2500 Duramax Allison combo pulling a also new 2004 26 ft keystone Laredo FIfth Wheel bunkhouse then moved up to a 36 ft triple axle raptor toy hauler, after a wrist accident got rid of the bike and got me a very low mileage 3 year old 31 foot Class C Fleetwood Jamboree GT after a year I said the heck with it and jumped in a 6 month old 41 foot Forest River Charleston diesel pusher, it was beautiful, only 5k miles on it, bath and half, Cummins 400 ISL, it was a dream, with it, I was pulling a Nissan Armada (2WD with a rear driveshaft disconnect), it was so much work, and many, many things to worry about, (that’s just me),. After finally having it all and realizing it was about where you go, and enjoying the actual camping life, I’m back to a 2021 Silverado 2500 Diesel and a 31 ft fifth wheel, my GOD, I missed having a truck sooooo much, we get where we go, disconnect and keep enjoying life.

[@Chad-wk2pm]

Class c motorhome

[@sfcdale]

Motor homes are best at being a motorhome but suck at being a TT

[@billf7912]

I have no experience but future plans aplenty. Of all the comments It seems to my unknowing ears the best is RV best for traveling, Trailer best for camping/parked. If you plan to move every 3 days RV. If you plan to move every 2/3 weeks trailer... just seems to make sense maybe I'm wrong.

[@yooperdog]

Soon to be Escape 5.0 owners.

[@georgekerr8804]

Are big motorhomes safer than big trailers in high winds when parked? I've seen videos of rv parks after a hurricane. A bunch of trailers flipped over, motorhomes still standing. Also when a brush fire threatened the rv park most of the 5th wheel owners did not still own a truck to tow it away. 30 minutes and I was headed for Walmart in my motorhome.

[@brucewatson5563]

While thought provoking, it seems your opinions are (as normal,) skewed by your own experience and preferences. Lumping a Skoolie and a Newmar into the same category is rather misleading. Where you see double the maintenance some might see backup and redundancy. If your pickup breaks down in the middle of nowhere, you will need to call for two tow trucks, one for the truck and another for the trailer. Not to mention no vehicle to get somewhere with cell phone reception. I can understand the additional maintenance for the skoolie, it was "probably" acquired at the end of its life expectancy and would require much more maintenance than a "fairly" new Class A. As for space, I am of the opinion that a 45 foot Class A Diesel pusher, has pretty much the same space as a 44 foot fifth wheel. Probably more if you are speaking of storage. As for more floorplans, yes when 90% of RV's are towable, yes there are more options, HOWEVER, given the perspective target buyers they NEED to offer more options. Target for high end A's is mostly Senior citizen couples, not so many children. ( We do fall into that category ) Love your industry updates, but found this video skewed..

[@RVMiles]

You are welcome to think what you'd like about our conversion, but you do us a disservice if you think the small number of pros and cons we highlighted here were based 100% on owning a conversion. Guess the five years working in and reporting on the industry, like in those updates you so enjoy, count for nothing.

[@brucewatson5563]

@@RVMiles My apologies, I did not mean to offend, but rather offer a different perspective, As you state I do not have five years of working in the RV industry. I do have over 25 years as a RV owner with several different units. I will refrain from further commentary.

[@leehappy3259]

If your comment is critical, please be specific. Without specifics you're just whining. Here is an example of a properly written comment: "Excellent video. Thank you."

[@douglasthompson9482]

For us, we need room. So I think a trailer might be better instead of a motor home.

[@ernie7065]

one more point... we can dry camp in downtown Chicago at the Marshalling Yard for McCormick Place for $35/night for a week. They cannot do that with kids in any trailer or 5th wheel.... so they will likely be an hour outside of Chicago in an expensive campground. We drove our Silverado to a ground level parking lot, once on Wabash, and once right onto Navy Pier, and then got out our mobility scooters and spent each day going all over... even on the ferris wheel and in several museums.... at 80+ we go all day because of our scooters.... 30x in Disney in the last 5 years... how to carry them with a truck and trailer.... facts.... our lifestyle .... our comfort.

[@RVMiles]

Hi, we are Chicagoans, lived there for 15 years before getting on the road, and we can tell you first hand that you 100% can park a 5er or TT at McCormick Place. Glad you enjoyed our city and hope you were able to take advantage of the lake front bike trails or visit museum campus. Millennium Park downtown is a gem of an area in the spring/summer/fall and of course you can’t go wrong with all the amazing restaurants in the city. Our kids love their hometown and we look forward to returning with our fifth wheel and dry camping downtown. -Abby

[@ernie7065]

@@RVMiles oh...I agree you can "park there" but can you stay there a week and have a shower each day or even every other day? Do you have a generator for either hot or cold weather? My point was simple: you and your family likely did the right thing for you ... all things considered. But, the advantages of a 40ft Class A diesel pusher are great for us. 49 states, much of Canada and much of Mexico in comfort for us, with no concerns for the 2 motors, auto leveling, pull through sites, tv for my wife as we drive, no sitting in laundries, etc... just thought a lot of the advantages were skipped .... costly yes.. . we spent about $15k for replacing almost everything under the floor, by Cummins, in 2018. My driving chair is just so comfortable... and I drive barefoot... and my wife's chair, a couple of feet to my right, reclines as we drive. Why the 90% towables now? A matter of cost, imho. And, what do kids in the backseat of a truck see most of the time.... the back of the front seat... what a view (not). Or a smaller child? Gets to look at the back of the back seat. Great views? Just our 40 year experience after using a window van with our 2 boys sleeping inside and us sleeping in a tent mounted on top... circa 1980's.

[@RVMiles]

The main reason we didn't mention most of those things are that they are all available in both. You can definitely have a generator, large tanks, and auto-leveling in a fifth wheel. But yeah, fifth wheels take a bit longer to set up.

[@ernie7065]

@@RVMiles next time near Chicago please consider the museum in Volo... lots of antique rv's.... not covered by other vloggers... takes a full day.... btw at places like that we ask (ahead of time) if we can stay on their parking lot overnight... usually they say yes.... saves us driving our toad there.... saves us $$ for the night.... and let's us stay longer at whatever venue, and saves us buying lunch.... and we can take a break if we need to at our ages... and we use our scooters at Volo and lots of other places.... like Navy Pier, the Bean and downtown... the main point... however you do it, get an rv and see America: USA, Canada and Mexico. Your vlogs are really good... this one just got to me a little. I appreciate your comments and point of view, and your kids will get to watch all your vlogs later too.

[@jodell2023]

What these people are forgetting to tell you is the build quality of an actual motor home (build in a factory not a back yard) and a tow behind. Motor homes have to be build to a certain quality because the are driven on the road just like a car. Tow behinds don't have any standards because it's a trailer and can start to come apart and leak within 2 to 3 years of owning them. And this is a really big difference and I was surprised they missed it but maybe they don't know

[@RVMiles]

The standard both are built to is very similar. The heavier motorhomes often can use higher end materials because they have the weight capacity, but not lighter/gas motorhomes.

[@jodell2023]

​@RVMiles motor homes have to adhere to safety standards just like all cars. Pull behinds do not. I've seen so many pull behinds that needed repair work as early as 2 years in. Where I've been in motor homes 10 years old and still going strong and not falling apart. You have to inspect every inch of your pull behind for cracks or trim coming unglued. As soon as you get water in the cheap building materials they use like wood starts to rot. And that will cost an arm and leg. And is worth considering when choosing

[@RVMiles]

@@jodell2023 I'm sorry to tell you they use all the same materials. The real difference is when you pay for a premium motorhome. An entry-level motorhome is constructed almost identically to an entry-level travel trailer.

[@rcheas4894]

$60,000 for a truck is a little low. If we’re taking 5th wheels you will probable spend north of $70,000

[@RVMiles]

Depends on how many bells and whistles you need and if you buy used or new.

[@johnirwin1837]

My very well optioned Ram 3500 SRW CC, diesel, Long bed was about $62K MSRP just 3 years ago. My '18 Grand Design 337RLS had an MSRP of $61K. I didn't spend near that for either. But, I also understand thing are a bit more money now 3 years later. But, also deals can be made.

[@bah5310]

Hail hail the Almighty algorithm.

[@ernie7065]

just wish they would not have mentioned H.H. in an rv for newbies.... costly and out-of-the-way... and the 1 night limit..... takes them out of consideration for me... and I have 135,000 miles on my 20 y/o Class A 40 ft diesel pusher.... If you are thinking of H.H. may I suggest doing your research as to where they are and that they "expect" you to buy stuff from them.

[@jjustj]

what is with the ugly swoops and swirls? Camo for big huge rigs? Marketing depts. with designers that are sight impaired? just asking!

[@RVMiles]

I’ve been yelling about the exterior design of RVs since the day we started RV Miles which is why you will regularly here me drop the “swoops and swirls” wherever I can. Lol. I just don’t get it. I also don’t get the elaborate nature murals painted on some. Can’t the actual nature I’m camping in be enough? - Abby

[@TheBandit7613]

No such thing as best. Only suitable. Me and my wife like to explore trails with our Jeep. So we have an RV and we tow the Jeep.

[@turnerco.8664]

We live FT in a fiver and we love it. Although, we've considered moving to a class A. Isn't one of the benefits of living in a class A the build quality? I hear all kinds of horror stories about trailers. I hear much less about Class A's falling apart while they bounce down the road.

[@MentorMoments]

Your comparison of towable and motorized RVs is not only like comparing apples to bananas but several points were downright wrong. This might be accepted by those unfamiliar with RVs but it does a disservice to those trying to understand what is right for them.

[@MichelleNovalee]

Can you elaborate on what was wrong please?

[@TrishBenedict]

Which is better? When I had a trailer, a van looked better. Now that we have a B van, the old trailer looks better. Even with a Subaru Outback towing a small pop-up, it was often hard to pull off the road and find places to park for lunch/sightseeing. Sometimes impossible. We bought a new B van to simplify, but the thing drives like a truck. Wait! It IS a truck! It’s a RAM and it’s miserable and I yearn for the comfort of the Subaru’s heated leather seats… Having to drive my house everywhere - and unplug and batten everything down just to go to the store - is a nuisance. (Currently investigating ebikes) And I will never know what it’s like to drive something big enough that I would pull a car with it. That’s just not us.

[@RVMiles]

There’s always a little “grass is always greener” no matter which way you go. We’ve certainly felt that.

[@johnvaughn3511]

I'm sorry you had a bus, not a motorhome big DIFFERENCE, WE HAVE HAD 4 FITH WHEELS AND 5 OR 6 TAGALONGS IT IS WHAT YOU WANT. BUT FOR US IT IS THE TRUE MOTORHOME, LIFE. WE DON'T HAVE TO GET OUT . WHEN IT IS RAINING . TO GO TO THE BATHROOM. OR EAT. SOMETHING BUT, GOOD LUCK TO YOU BOTH, WE WATCH YOUR BLOG. WE ARE RETIRED IN OVER 74 MY WIFE IS 65, WE LOVE THIS LIFE.SO GOD BLESS YOU BOTH.SEE YOU ON THE ROAD . RENO AND JO.

[@jamielynnlano]

The only answer that matters: camper van, skoolie, or airstream. Everything else looks like they were designed for someone who has given up on life.