RV's

[Pete Beau]

We have used a motorhome for racing, along with a few other adventures, for 12 years. I describe owning one like owning a boat- you're always working on something. Could be as simple as tightening a screw on the window blinds to engine/ trans/ air compressor system (diesel) etc. Fortunately being racers and car people we can take care of most things needed. The worst thing for RV's is letting them sit still and not be used. Using them for racing helps keep them moving and functioning. People buy new ones and need to fix things. People buy used ones and need to fix things. I suggest buying a used one unless you have money to burn.

We have owned a gas engine and now a diesel. No comparison- diesel for sure. Better handling, ride, you don't beat on it as hard as the gas engine especially in the hills, tows much better, and bigger brakes. Two incidents in the past when we had a very hard braking situation I believe that we would have wrecked with the gas chassis motorhome.

Considering all of the above we are not sorry for the motorhome. During those rainy, cold, hot, long delays at the race track it is nice to sit comfortably and chat with racing friends. We're not sorry for using one.

[SCOTT SST2871]

Originally Posted by pete beau

we have used a motorhome for racing, along with a few other adventures, for 12 years. I describe owning one like owning a boat- you're always working on something. Could be as simple as tightening a screw on the window blinds to engine/ trans/ air compressor system (diesel) etc. Fortunately being racers and car people we can take care of most things needed. The worst thing for rv's is letting them sit still and not be used. Using them for racing helps keep them moving and functioning. People buy new ones and need to fix things. People buy used ones and need to fix things. I suggest buying a used one unless you have money to burn.

We have owned a gas engine and now a diesel. No comparison- diesel for sure. Better handling, ride, you don't beat on it as hard as the gas engine especially in the hills, tows much better, and bigger brakes. Two incidents in the past when we had a very hard braking situation i believe that we would have wrecked with the gas chassis motorhome.

Considering all of the above we are not sorry for the motorhome. During those rainy, cold, hot, long delays at the race track it is nice to sit comfortably and chat with racing friends. We're not sorry for using one.

ditto,check the date on tires .5 years and then buy new ones...SCOTT FIFIELD

[Mack Reeves]

Double on the tires... We have been using a MH to tow with for 6 years and this year its time to buy tires... Also might want to check into a Tuff-Tow or Trailer Toad.. They both keep the majority of weight off the MH frame and make towing much better.... JMO

[FED 387]

Tires after 4-5 years REGARDLESS of the mileage--the side walls go on em--Ditto on being a handyman especially the plumbing lines/drains with all the flexing they seem to have a way of working loose and dripping/leaking--Do your maintainence regularly on the WHOLE coach and ya shouldnt have any problems

[Dick Butler]

Started racing with Slide in camper and progressed up the chain. Had several Class C with one of the better being Four Winds. Longer wheel base, less overhang, better rear frame extended for simple hitch. Had several Class A. When I moved back to Class C for the Frame issues. Newer have better frames. Now have Showhauler. Over the top Quality and strength. Ride and towing effortless.Class C tended to be the best lesser cost option in my opinion.
Tires, Check them all before each trip. You will be surprised how many potential flats etc can be averted by maintenance of tires and Lug nuts.

[X-TECH MAN]

Any opinions on a 5th wheel trailer/1 ton truck (dualie vs standard rear axel) with living quarters vs the motor home deal?
Thanks

[John Lang]

As a former owner of a MH, and a retired Long Distance trucker, I would suggest that you stay away from anything (MH) that has a Freightliner chassis, and a Cat engine, unless it's a real late model engine ! The earlier model Cat engine is pretty much a Throw Away engine ! Cheaper to replace, than repair ! The thing with Freightliner Chassis is they don't have the towing capacity in weight, of others, such as a Sparten chassis, or Roadmaster, both excellant, Amongst the top availible ! My MH was a Damon Escaper, 40', with a 350hp Cummins pusher, and full air ride suspention, with frt A arms ! This unit is a little above entry level , but a great unit ! Get as much HP as your wallet can handle ! Stay ahead of the maintaince, and you will enjoy the coach ! The bigger the unit, the more capacities , such as Black Water (waste), Grey water, sink, shower, drinking etc. ! Race safe, and see the USA !.....John

[FED 387]

X tech ya put yourself in a dillemma when it comes to RV vs trailer w/living quarters---If ya have a truck and trailer ya always have a set of wheels if ya need to go somewhere--its not just sitting around all the time but ya also limit yourself as to what ya can do because of the trailer---on the other hand with a MH if ya just wanna go fishing or go camping/vacationing etc ya got your living area without dragging the trailer along---kinda a catch 22 situation if ya follow me-its really up to each person which is the better choice for them---comp

[cicero819]

Terry, look at buying a Prevost conversion(some can be had for less than 75k and are built for 1million miles. I have a Bluebird Wanderlodge and have travel across Canada,USA and Mexico without a single problem.CR