| A lot of people are choosing Class A motorhomes | | | | expensive and as more manufacturers keep |
| as their traveling vehicle over fifth wheel and | | | | packing in expensive features that trend will |
| travel trailers these days. You see them | | | | probably continue to grow. New units also take a |
| everywhere now. And to be sure, traveling in a | | | | serious depreciation hit, so bear that in mind when |
| Class A motorhome has a lot of advantages. But | | | | you buy. |
| you should also be aware of some of the | | | | 2. If you want to get around town once you |
| disadvantages too before deciding for yourself. | | | | arrive, you probably will need to tow another |
| Here is a brief look at the matter from both | | | | vehicle behind you adding to the cost of this |
| sides: | | | | setup. It's just too difficult to setup and take |
| Advantages: | | | | down your Class A every time you want to run |
| 1. Class A RVs are very easy to drive on the | | | | to the store. Of course, you may opt for bicycles |
| open road. | | | | instead, but then that limits how far you can go |
| 2. There is just no substitute for the comforts | | | | and can be difficult to travel far in bad weather. |
| and amenities that can be enjoyed in a Class A as | | | | 3. If your motorhome breaks down, you will |
| opposed to smaller, less roomy motorhomes and | | | | probably have to spend a night or two in a motel |
| RVs. If you want it, usually you can get it in a | | | | while it is at the RV repair shop. Most shops try |
| Class A. | | | | to get you in and out on the same day, but if the |
| 3. No compatibility issues to worry about here. | | | | repair is serious enough, or parts are hard to get, |
| Whenever you tow your home behind you there | | | | that just may not be possible. With a towed |
| is always a need to make sure that the tow | | | | vehicle, you still have your home to stay in if the |
| vehicle and the RV are in complete | | | | truck has to go in for work. |
| synchronization with each other because if they | | | | 4. Class A RVs can be very long, especially the |
| are not working together you will be fighting the | | | | more expensive models, and that can narrow |
| wheel the whole time you drive down the | | | | your choices of where you can stay as some |
| highway. With a Class A, it's an all-in-one package. | | | | campgrounds simply don't have the facilities to |
| Just jump in and go. | | | | accommodate long rigs. |
| 4. When you arrive at your destination, there is | | | | The disadvantages of owning a Class A |
| no need to even get out of your RV in the case | | | | motorhome that are listed above should not be |
| of bad weather. When you tow a vehicle there is | | | | taken to mean that you shouldn't own one. Just |
| a certain amount of setup that has to be done | | | | don't get so caught up in the advantages of Class |
| initially and you have to transfer from the tow | | | | A RVs, that you don't also consider the |
| vehicle to the RV. With a Class A, you are | | | | disadvantages as well. After looking at both sides |
| already home when you arrive. | | | | you can make an educated decision about |
| Disadvantages: | | | | whether it will be the best choice for you. |
| 1. Price. Class A motorhomes can be very | | | | |