SHOULD WE GET A NEW RV??? (Tampa RV Show)

We love our Winnebago Travato and have no issues with it…. But sometimes changes in life mean you need to made a change in your RV… our grand kids are getting older and they can travel with is, but we would need a bigger RV to make this happen.
So w made a trip to the summer Tampa RV show to look around. This show is much smaller show than the super show in January but there was still a nice selection.
Hmmm… what should we do??
#tamparvshow #rvshopping
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[@dianestangle886]

Throw a tent in your van with some sleeping bags and the kids can go with you. Walmart, less than $200. Love camping in the Adirondacks for almost 60 years.❤ love you guys.

[@TeresaMormile]

We live just south of the Adirondacks! I actually was thinking tue same thing, throw a tent in the van! Maybe a different option if you had the grandkids full time, but too big an investment for just a once in a while!

[@guntherflume7129]

My thoughts exactly including camping in the ADK’s as I watch

[@kpeeples8175]

I heartily agree!!!the kids won’t travel with you very often.

[@stevesullivanmathteacherno6812]

Do the teardrop and keep your van. The Travato 59K is great when it’s just the two of you and then when you want to take the grandkids you can pull the teardrop! Best of both worlds!

[@Karen.cook424]

Yep I was coming on to suggest the same thing! Your van doesn’t have an attachable screen room option does it?

[@danacasey8543]

I'd get a used tear drop! You don't need it for every trip, and Ellie is great for what you are doing now! Wait till you're 60 and then look at something bigger. Who knows, you might have 8 grandkids by then!

[@stephaniem839]

I’m with Jason…. Definitely a Class A. I wouldn’t want the kids in a separate trailer out by themselves. That’s just me. They get sick, they need to go to the bathroom, you can’t trust crazies out there…..

[@thecoxfamily9935]

I agree. With the way things are today, having precious cargo, which are your grandkids, NEVER have them sleep in a separate compartment from you. Anything can happen. Submitted respectfully ❤

[@Suzanne1027]

From what you have voiced on your needs in the past, Ellie makes most sense to keep and if you bring the grandkids maybe the teardrop or a tent. The way you travel it seems like Ellie fits best. I personally loved our travel trailer and the space it provided. Then all we had to do is unhook the truck and exploring we’d go.

[@Joywill86]

the travel trailer would be good for you I think teardrop to small. The grandkids wont want to sleep alone in there yet. Loved that Gemini you guys had before.

[@sandragilbert8180]

You nor I would leave small children to sleep by themselves in a teardrop? Therefore, it would need to be a unit that sleeps everyone! Otherwise, you could get a 2-4 man tent with blow up mattresses?

[@vonniebench]

We had a sweet little RPod with wet bath, queen bed, dining table, frig/freezer, micro. It was used, but so affordable!

[@carolpaquette2654]

They make tents that fit over the back hatch, the grandkids could sleep in that and still be part of the van

[@bevn362]

This is really informative and realistic explaining at the end of video on the situation with RVs (any type) now. Jason so funny at the end-the temptation is real.

[@candacedolan4857]

Big is nice but not always better. Would you have to tow a small car as well? Sadly, I noticed you haven't mentioned Pepper as part of your future vacation travels.

[@mistysissell9467]

Get the Class A for the spacer 😎🤠

[@stephielynn]

We love our pop up lol😂 those trailers are a lot to worry about

[@maverickspirit208]

I know that these shows are super tempting, but financially speaking, stick with what you have and shop for a used teardrop.

[@michelleconcannon7584]

For me, I'd be skeptical of that enormous full wall slide on that Class A long term. The tear drops are so cute, would be fun with the grandkids. Seems like a good solution to something you only need sometimes.

[@ocdogmomreviews697]

Yikes. Class A all the way and the teardrop is also a cute idea

[@jendeck9914]

Thank you for your honesty. Every thing you said about trading in is correct. We went from a class c to trailer. You are so right about it all

[@user-Carmen_Parker]

😃😃👋🏾👋🏾 Motor homes and RV's look great! I would probably get sleeping bags, blankets and lillows and make a pallet at night for the grandchildren. Save the money foe wven MORE teavel. 😊😊😊

[@tomandmissynortham9683]

Great video, it’s always fun to look. That one massive “bumper pull” was a destination trailer, definitely not something you tow from campground to campground. Most have to be delivered. Congrats on the new grand baby

[@donnag8448]

I was coming on to say the same thing. It is a destination trailer not a pullable.

[@momjeeps]

I think the flexibility of the tear drop would be good. When it’s just the two of you you can still just hop in the van and go. But if you want to take some kids you can add the tear drop. It just seemed like one of the reasons you went to the van was the size and gas mileage were the reasons. And if you go class A, you’re back where you were.

[@genesnyder2985]

Something to think about is if you like outside camp life if the slides come out under the awning you lose it

[@BillMattson]

I remember when you had a bigger camper..... Are you forgetting the difficulty with parking!!!! Elly with a small tow behind Gives you the best of both worlds. You have the flexabilty to just run elly when its just you two but your can hook up when you have the kiddos. The next best option would be a tow behind because you could park and then use the truck to explore, but that has drawbacks. IMO....

[@pattyolson3842]

Check if there's a travel trailer that is light enough to work with your van. The grand kids aren't old enough to sleep alone. With tables that drop down and fold out couches, that could work fine for little kids. You could check out used ones. How much can your van pull?

[@dannyscandies8561]

Get the pre owned tear drop camper with out door kitchen. Remember why you traded down to the van. Ability to park pretty much everywhere a car can.

[@lisah6159]

Thank you for your honesty. It was so great to listen to 2 level headed people decide the timing was not right. And there is a good option to look for a slightly used option at a better price! I love your videos, keep them coming. 🩷 Your MS neighbor!

[@candacedolan4857]

Love the teardrop!

[@user-hk8cg3tz3j]

Was fun shopping along with you and appreciate hearing the sobering reality of todays current oversaturated RV market with high interest. My childhood family camped frequently in the 60’s/70’s with a camper. My brother and I always slept in a tent and we so enjoyed it over sleeping in the camper with our folks.

[@Getagriparcade1]

My question....where is Pepper the puppy?????❤

[@marie-claudegodbout1564]

I think a teardrop big enough to sleep you and the grandkids would be the ideal I feel. Just because I don't feel it's great that the kids would sleep alone, you never know what can happen and you have all the comodities in Ellie. It's just a matter of having somewhere to sleep for the kids so a teardrop would be great I think as long as it can sleep everyone

[@cathydunn5927]

love the Mod bug

[@pipandlou]

Put a roof top tent on top of your van.

[@nancyk2570]

Yep tents Where is your puppy?

[@StevenAdams-uo9jx]

Go on a Norwegian escape cruise. You and Jason will have fun

[@tinaburgess8466]

There are a lot of neat tents you could purchase to accommodate your grandkids.

[@dawncore9863]

I have to agree with they young lady below. A used teardrop would be the more practical option. A teardrop would be my grandbabies dream camper!

[@nd4539]

I think the dealers are giving you a bad deal on the trade because they’re discounting the RVs for the show. You might try checking around and seeing what dealerships would offer you closer to home or not at the Tampa show. But - to answer your question on what you should get - depends on how you’re gonna use it. Alisa you’re comfortable driving it; are you going to drive a class A? Or does that not matter? You also get great mileage in the class B. I think a towable behind Elly makes the most sense. One with bunks and a bathroom and not the cassette toilet style. One of those 17’ Coleman trailers with a full size bed and two bunks and dinette bed and I’m sure there will be MANY used ones to choose from, if not already. Keep the class B. It holds its value better than a class A.

[@davidgardner6451]

I’d go for the holiday rambler, seems like y’all really liked it.

[@sharondickerson4187]

The Holiday Rambler

[@cindymenard4784]

Congratulations on the new grandbaby.

[@susanburkettrn2042]

@@cindymenard4784 New gran baby?

[@susanburkettrn2042]

Is this the child from CA?

[@tammycarpenter3770]

Love the videos and glad you do more than cruises

[@TheDeloutre]

My husband loves the Class A's too, but our Class C is pretty big (2022 Jayco Redhawk 31f) and we don't owe anything on it (it was free, the cash that came with it paid most of the taxes). I wouldn't want a payment and definitely wouldn't won't to be upside down on it. I say...go with a used teardrop camper (they were super cute, and kids would have a blast in it), you might could get a really good deal on one?

[@DSCSF52]

Get a tent and glamp it up for the grandkids

[@kimberlyyurtsever1824]

I think you should keep Ellie on your great adventures for now and enjoy visiting your grandkids when you can. We have six Grands and a set of identical twin girls on the way, didn't expect to have 8 but they sure are a blessing! 🙂

[@judypeeklueer5484]

Get a tent! Alisa and the girls can sleep in the van and Jason can sleep in the tent! It’s a win-win! Manly men love tents! 😀Really, I think you should give it some time. Hopefully the economy will get better, not worse! Love you guys!

[@blessednettie69]

Keep what you have & get a nice gently used teardrop.

[@TWSmith42]

That was fun. Thank you. I think the little teardrop best meets your use case of occasionally needing the room for a couple of guests.

[@fedex1339]

Great video! If I was in the market for an RV I would go to Elkhart Indiana. You two will love it.

[@tinaduncan72]

The tent idea sounds good for now. My family did camp sites for kids. When they got about 12yrs old they didn’t want to go anymore.

[@danzuelch]

Small tow behind is the perfect answer! Rockwood Geo Pro

[@Lilone671]

We have a NuCamp T@G and love it. Thinking of getting a van to pull it.

[@kitkat0229]

I like the idea of the tear drop. When just you two wanna go, you can without it and spend less on gas.

[@cindybridges3046]

Totally love these videos! Go with what’s right for now. Love the Winnebago and the Tear Drop both 🙂

[@lisapatrick1276]

Look at the class C the kids love the over bunk and I feel they are safer and easier to bug out, its also like a truck and easy to drive that’s why they rent so many lol and when it’s raining outside you just put it in park no need to be out there setting stuff up immediately, we love the ability to just walk in the back👍🏻, just a thought. Make sure covers on the windows are on the inside never outside, you need to be able to pull away without going outside. 👍🏻

[@momplusfive]

Did you know Elle would look great with tear drop behind

[@momplusfive]

FYI dont get gas pusher, it cant get into most gas stations because of height and diesel has more power.

[@staceymelancon5448]

I am all for the Class A or travel trailer and truck. You can always drop the trailer off at the park, and explore in the truck! I think the kids wouldn’t like sleeping in a separate unit and it would be Jason sleeping out there by himself lol

[@StevenAdams-uo9jx]

Take the van and come to the Tulsa state fair. I ask before and ask again. Tulsa Oklahoma state fair. September 26 , to October 12

[@TraciLH]

The tier drop with the bathroom was nice. But ya know, tent camping is fun.

[@EnjoyRaboy]

Class A sounds amazing, but financially a small used, inexpensive, teardrop is the best idea. With a tear drop, at least you can keep it at your home base when your kids are not with you. Or maybe just wait, maybe it’s not the right time yet, you are still young. Being that we have a travel trailer with a truck, honestly, sometimes it gets tiring to tow something. Whatever decision you guys make, I doubt it would be a bad decision since you compliment each other so well lol!

[@TXtwin76]

I love the Tab teardrops trailer😂

[@michelleconcannon7584]

Also look at a A-liners to pull behind the van, along with tear drops.

[@mistysissell9467]

Yah should get a bigger one your dog Pepper needs space to run around.🤠😎

[@vjm1639]

I recommend a used teardrop or popup. Something small that the grands would love. They'll be thrilled to have their own space. Go USED! Pre 2020.....it will be better built than the later ones. You'll still have Ellie for your own travels but options for the grandkids. And.....if your kids families want to go....talk to them about getting their own or tents! Our kids enjoy camping with us occasionally, however, they don't camp often so, we bought our Compass (like the Gemini you had.) It's great.....it's big enough that 6 can sit in there and talk.....4 can eat comfortably, and 2 adults, and 2 littles (we only have one little grand) can sleep. Parents/grown kids bring their own tents! :) The majority of the time it's just the two of us. No sense have larger than needed for the rest of the time. Jason....that Class A is nice.........however, that Van will be so much easier to get into great spaces.

[@marychristie6194]

Class A all the way 🎉🚌⭐️🇺🇸

[@koalabear6722]

Tent! or a good used lil teardrop. Keep it simple and affordable!

[@judithmartin3654]

You should get a Class A - that Rambler looked amazing.

[@ashleys4652]

Alissa is the voice of reason. 😂❤ Love it.

[@krispressler1005]

I think for a larger capacity a travel trailer would be a better option than a larger motorhome as the larger motorhome becomes more of an issue parking when you go to places other than the campground.

[@Laurie911]

High interest rates just worked exactly how they were meant to. It is to discourage people from spending more money than they should. It is to stop inflation from running out of control. People spending less money makes Corporations lower prices. Your video was a great example. Save your money.

[@user-zc1rc8pd6i]

Tear drop for grand kids they would absolutely love it!!!!

[@kellijomatthewsbeachbum]

A tear drop for the kids! They would love it!! It looked like some cool ones too!

[@tinaburgess8466]

Teardrop is a great ideal.

[@tuglean]

Do the Class A for sure

[@kevinburke3718]

Have a great summer road trip ps love watching your videos ❤

[@susanburkettrn2042]

Wow . I’m so glad you shared the financials with us . I want one but hubby is not there yet, enjoy what you have 😅

[@EnglishBulldogMom]

I like the 99,000.00 one …

[@beckymungo1333]

I like the swoops

[@rebeccacraig6604]

The teardrops would be perfect for you guys and for the grandkids

[@Kingskruisin]

Rockwood is one of the best built TT you can own

[@EECCTravels]

They are nice

[@user-xc6hi7kx5x]

Oh wow! The pressure!😂

[@rosemaryferche8102]

get a tent for the grandkids

[@delaynerulo6287]

We’re impulsive too! 😂 this is our 6th RV a 59K like yours. As far as my grandkids, they only come along a couple times a year if that so stick with your 59K, pack em in and get a cabin for the kids. (Trust me)

[@lynnepollack7991]

Go with a tiny pull behind USED. Just get an inspection on one new or used.

[@micheleskeggs2173]

We RV'D for years everything from a tent to a lg. MH our perfect fit was a lg 5th wheel. with 3 slides. The 3 grads loved it..and the dogs.

[@jesscross2992]

Definitely class A.. but spend a little more and get the diesel pusher. HUGE difference in mountains and if you tow. Plus you will get triple miles out of the diesel.

[@DragonWarriorMama]

We love our 5th wheel sporttrek with a bunkhouse it's a great layout

[@annavazquez2426]

Tear drop is great ❤

[@Marian-fz9kd]

You're smart to not do anything now. Van life looks good for the 2 of you but I would never buy a teardrop and put my grandkids in there to sleep by themselves. This world is way too scary. Love all your videos and variety of your adventures.

[@tidajane6680]

Absolutely!

[@joannelamar6389]

I vote for the teardrop. I liked the one with the kitchen in the back.

[@dawnturner8735]

I love having a bathroom in an rv. It’s such fun to look.

[@lorettachapman4244]

Just get a tent for the kids, they would probably like that! We have always tent camped, and love it. But you would have the VAn and a tent… a lot cheaper!!

[@gerbearify]

Look into a Cortez camper

[@rainman7935]

I really appreciate your honesty about the financials of owning and then selling your van! It really helps us to see how to move forward ourselves. Your video was extremely helpful! Thank you!!

[@TEWAdventures]

Were you guys in my living room the other day?? My husband and I had the exact same discussion and we're not getting anything right now either.

[@catherineturner2839]

Can you imagine driving one of those huge class A RV's in the UK? I don't actually think they'd fit on the road lol. The Cotswolds meets RV

[@kendallpostema9587]

We like having a travel trailer because we can unhitch the camper leave it at the campground and we still have a vehicle to drive around and sight see in.

[@haidacable]

Extremely smart decision you guys made, check again next year it might change for the better rates.

[@bryanitz8401]

You spoke the truth….underwater after only 2 years of ownership of your van, interest rates in the mid 7s for a new one….RVs are a money pit. The facts of ownership are that you really have to accept that the cash will be flowing out of your bank account at an enormous rate to keep your RV maintained and fueled….not to mention the costs associated with staying at RV parks. Keep your van. Memories with grandkids can be made in many ways other than going into further debt to purchase a rapid depreciating item that all of you together might use 2 weeks out of a calendar year.

[@jadelynmay]

Thank you for being so open about this process. There are pros and cons to each. If it was me, I would do a pull behind so I can park it and take my pickup where I need to go into town and such. However, there is something about having a real nice Class A.

[@malshield7336]

Hi, the tear drop would be great especially when your in trouble Jason you've got somewhere to sleep and get away. 👍😂😂