RV parks are full of big ego people who need to have all the comforts of home evrywhere they go. I have seen some 45' diesel pusher motorhomes with a matching paint 30' trailer that is the same height and width as the bus. At a truckstop in Florida, one of these trailers was open, and you could see thier ski boat on the lower level, with thier Chrysler minivan up above. I think I tend to think like you and shy away from large amounts of other campers who want to party and socialize. I would really love to explore backroads and out of the way places and do some boondocking.

Currently, with kids at home for a few more years, we have a diesel 4x4 F-250 with a 30' Dutchmen TT that we love, but fully planning on downsizing when it's just the 2 of us to a 26-27 foot TT or a smaller 22'-25' Class C motorhome.

With the big automakers all bringing tall euro-style vans to the United States, it will be very interesting to see what the Class B market (based on these vans) will be like in the next few years.

These are REALLY roomy vans with most offering enough inside height in stock form for a 6' person to easily stand and walk about.

angela

Travel light.
Westys can get to remote highcountry that no monster RV would dare.
You might be surprised how much fun these are to drive & camp.
And they are fast, on Downhill:)

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Here's what you need.

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Not too fond of RV parks in general but some are in great locations like on the beach or next to a river. National and state park campgrounds are best as is anywhere on BLM lands.

I recently sold my parents RoadTrek. It was a 2009 Adventurous RS. Still a bit cramped inside (IMO) but after driving it for a day I was really impressed with the ride and engine response. Dad says he gets mid 20's mpg on the highway. Very unlike a traditional RV. Small enough to get into any park and can tow things easily. These things sell for Class A prices but they have a cult like following.

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I had a Roadtrek for 10 years. It was a work vehicle for me. I used it to go to shows and photo shoots. It served a purpose. When I was getting the business going and was really busy it was great to pull into a rest stop and get a few hours of sleep without the time constraints and expense of a motel. The truck handled pretty well, but seemed to run at the limit of the Dodge 1 ton capacity. I would have felt better about it if it had dual rear wheels and heftier rear springs. I miss it now and then, but I now have the luxury of taking more time and staying in decent hotels. If I want to go camping I have a tent.

watched my parents buy a class a. it cost almost as much as my house. they could have bought a lincoln continental and stayed in nice hotels on vacation for ten years at that price.

and the depreciation was staggering.

When it comes to depreciation RVs are right up there with high end European vehicles and Range Rovers - 50% in a couple years. The RoadTrek did better but still heartbreaking.

But can a 6' guy lay down in them? Because I can't in the road trek. Totally defeats the point if I can't sleep in comfort.

I'm a 35 year RV Dealer that is a Porsche collector. I can tell you a fact : THE PERFECT RV IS THE ONE YOUR WIFE LOVES !

-The used small RV and van market has been red hot for 20 years.
- The diesel pusher market is what people exit, when they enter the Van market . There are good buys to be had on 2 to 10 year old pushers if you can pay cash.

I will happily take any Porsche in trade for an RV. Or trade one of my Porsches for an RV.
Brianvb_911@hotmail.com
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Porsche enthusiast and RV Dealer
Brian VandenBerg
Skyline Travel Centre

Queen bed power couch option in the back...yes. My parents also had a memory foam topper. I slept like a rock back when visiting.

I drive by Earthroamer daily and must resist that sirens call......