Say you were in the market for a new RV. What are you looking for? A towable? Maybe a smaller travel trailer or a larger fifth wheel? Or do you want to go with or stick with a motorized? Maybe you’ll make the switch to a small Class B van, or maybe you’ve always wanted a big Class A for longer adventures.
As you already know, there’s so much to consider—starting with how you plan to use your RV. Are you chasing weekend getaways or planning to go full-time? Smaller rigs are great for maneuverability, fuel efficiency, and getting into tight campsites, especially in national parks. On the flip side, larger RVs often bring more space and comfort, with features like residential refrigerators, roomy showers, and bigger holding tanks—especially important for boondockers.
Storage space is another factor. If you’re planning to bring bikes, kayaks, or even a small motorcycle, a toy hauler might be on your radar. If you’re retired or traveling long-term, maybe a fifth wheel with a spacious rear living area and washer-dryer hookups fits your lifestyle best. Families with kids might prioritize bunkhouses, while couples may want a more compact rig with upgraded interiors and a cozy feel.
And then there’s the question of drivability and maintenance. Class C rigs offer a nice middle ground between maneuverability and comfort, while Class B vans are ideal for stealth camping and urban exploring. Meanwhile, a big diesel pusher might require more planning for fuel stops and campsites—but it also delivers unmatched power and luxury on long hauls.
After you vote, please leave a comment and tell us what you’d buy. And if you have a specific RV in mind, share the make and model. We’re curious!
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I have a class C. It’s a PITA to have to tow another vehicle behind just to run to the store without breaking camp. We bought it because we didn’t have a vehicle that could tow. Now the toad we have could pull a small A-liner. That’s what is catching my eye now. But that’s only if something happens to our class C. I’m not going to spend money on something just because it’s shiny. What I have works fine.
What’s a PITA?
Never mind, I figured it out.
Pain………..
We are physically failing and when I can no longer drive our 34′ Class A Diesel Pusher, we will give up the RVing for good. I am figuring about 4-5 more years.
Over 60 years of camping in a towable RV. Dad had several and I’ve owned 6 towables. Wife & I are currently looking at buying our first Class A after an extensive look at Class B+ and Class C motorhomes. Last year we sold our 40 ft 5th wheel and bought a 30 ft bunk room bumper pull. Big mistake. We’re going back to an RV with automatic leveling and this time a fully self-contained, short Class A we can pull into the campsite, hit auto level, put out the awning and camp chairs. And an onboard generator for boondocking.
New Class C on order. Getting what we need, not some body else’s plan.
We will be downsizing from a 34′ fifth wheel to a smaller towable.
Unless America’s RV builders clean up their act and go back to producing quality RV’s , like they used to, I won’t be buying anymore of their junk. Currently own a well built Outdoors RV trailer and no plans to “move on up”. They cost too much anymore.
I have had two towables. I never considered a motorized. No need to buy a ‘special’ vehicle to pull behind.
Our truck is also a daily driver.
Now that I’m up there in age, it would depend if I still have a wife. If she passes away maybe I’d get a small motorized RV, but it also depends on my health. She’d have a better chance of me kicking the bucket.
I currently have a new small class C and really love it. This is the only one I’ve ever owned. I am recently retired and I am hoping that I will not need to replace it. But if that time comes, I would seriously look at truck camper.
We have a fifth wheel now. It is nice, but there are many times when it is inconvenient, like when the spot we wish to park in is very tight. Or we want to make a quick pit stop, or we want to grab a bite to eat. I’m sure motorhomes have drawbacks, but we are still considering making the switch.
I have an aversion to buying an RV with a powertrain. Powertrains are just too expensive to let sit idle; and you may have to buy TWO powertrains. When towing, the separate powertrain allows me to use it while the RV sits setup on a site. If I have a combined RV & powertrain, I either have to disconnect to simply go buy groceries, or have to tow a 2nd powertrain with which to get around.
We currently travel in a Monaco motorhome that we enjoy very much.We know that the day I am no longer comfortable driving this MH it will be time to make a change. It most likely will be to a 5th wheel that we can store on the coast & have it delivered to our RV park where we spend a great deal of time these days.
When we went FT, we sold our van and bought a Super C. Over the years we’ve had almost every variation of camper, from tents to towables to large motor homes.
We prefer the mid sized motorhomes. Our Jeep toad can be released in less than 5 min. It is easy to park the RV and take the Jeep for a quick trip sightseeing or to a museum, etc. the RV itself fits in most park spaces and is rugged enough to go off grid.
That said, as we are in the twilight years of RVing, our next RV may be a travel trailer we can park for FT living. Or if we go back to a sticks and bricks home, we’d get another van for short trips if we’re still mobile.
Only Class A Diesel Motorhome, once enjoyed, can never go for less, so much space, great storage, wonderful amenities and having worked all of our lives, we get to enjoy the fruits of our labor!
Love it! Happy trails!!
We often dry camp, or disperse camp, when just passing through an area. We feel much safer doing that in a motorhome type RV, especially when the locale is unknown to us.
I bought my one and only TT for my 60th birthday in 2017.
Only towable for me, TT’s aren’t maintenance free but require far less than their motorized cousins. We’ve kept our trailers simple, no pullouts, only the basic comforts, air, microwave, small fridge, and wet bath. Our appliances can be replaced at Home Depot or Walmart and I can do it myself. We have pulled our trailers as much as 15,000 miles in one year with many times those miles in sightseeing. KISS is the way we roll.
I personally wouldn’t own a motorized RV. That’s my preference it just cuts down on hooking up a toad and all the other issues. Plus cheaper registering the 5er and truck then motorhome plus toad and insurance is cheaper. Again my preference.
After 24 years in three different Class A motorhomes the most recent being a diesel pusher we are putting it up for sale and waiting for delivery of a 40′ TT which will be set up as a destination trailer on our coop site. We feel we need to give up the road trip part of our life, but are not prepared to give up the wonderful community of Jojoba Hills SKP Resort just yet. There is no sense trying to maintain a diesel drive line just for resale so we chose to trade for the trailer with no drive line to think about, just the EV we use to get around Temecula CA
Thank you for the question, RV Travel. RV #3, if there is one, will be motorized, just as RVs #1 and #2. Currently, we only are focused on planning for a summer in Alaska, Canada, and the Pacific NW in RV #2. Have a great day and safe travels!