Taking delivery October 9th!

[Monkeyman_and_L]

So, just like some of you we went to the RV show with NO intention of buying.

That lasted less than 30 minutes!

We had been researching what we wanted. I have contacts at Creative Mobile interiors out of Grove City Ohio. I asked these guys, since they tear these units up and convert them to custom jobs "Who should I look to for purchasing?" They told me Prevost is the tops, and they'd be happy to build one for me. I don't have an unlimited budget however.

The second suggestion was Newmar! After looking at the Newmar I understand why. That is one solid RV. Cabinetry alone is amazing.

Now onto getting a tow dolly for the Prius. Anyone have any horror stories with the EZE-TOW models?

Just hoping my anxiety doesn't drive me nuts. Most impulsive thing we've ever done.

Later.

[Micbob4]

Monkeyman_and_Lady wrote:
3414. Awesome floorplan. And it has options we didn't really want but I'm sure we'll find a way to use them. Crazy days here.

Gotta update my signature when I get the new rig.

Very nice, same model we our looking at. Just need to love enough to justify increasing budget. LOL

Anyone have recommendation for good Newmar dealer around Virginia area? Willing to travel and purchase if good dealer. Thanks

[Mile_High]

Speaking of that no suitcase/airport feeling 🙂 We took off for a 2 week Anniversary in our 5th wheel years ago and broke an axle and had to leave the 5th wheel at a shop. We looked real strange checking into a Las Vegas hotel at valet with a dually and nothing but trash bags for suitcases. Later that week we had to buy suitcases so we could fly home 🙂

[Lwiddis]

Not dumping at every opportunity may cost you a night or two in a beautiful dry/boondocking campsite. Filing with fresh water too. Not good advice IMO.

What's the "bother?"

[Monkeyman_and_L]

HA!

Yeah, even when we camped in our trailer, we loved the "no suitcases/airports/etc." feeling.

Just finalizing things with the dealer. Always a ton of questions.

[mama_sylvia]

Oh yeah, ease of setting up is wonderful. Even in a CG, if it's just a one-night stay, I usually don't bother with water or sewer connection and unless we need something energy-heavy overnight (like AC), I may not bother with hooking up to CG power either. Plus no need to lug suitcases/cooler/valuables into a hotel room. Just park and sleep. Can't be beat!

You do have to be careful where you park, though. I pulled into my BIL's driveway about 1 am at the end of a long trip and we all hit the hay, planning on greetings in the morning. Come morning, there was a stranger peering into the front window. I opened the window and said "You aren't Steve." Turned out we had parked in the wrong driveway! lol Fortunately he knew my BIL and after apologizing profusely, we drove over a few houses and parked in the *right* driveway.

[Busskipper]

Monkeyman_and_Lady wrote:
shake down cruise is likely Gettysburg. We thought about Luray Caverns, but with the leaves changing, that would be a nightmare.

Might look at Rocky Gap State Park

Best of Luck,

[Lwiddis]

"On the Prius you have to tow front wheels up"

That's what I found too, monkeyman. But with the front wheels up, the Prius rear ground clearance will be small.

[jarata1]

Have fun

[Monkeyman_and_L]

shake down cruise is likely Gettysburg. We thought about Luray Caverns, but with the leaves changing, that would be a nightmare.

[Dog_Trainer]

We went from a class a that we enjoyed for many years to a TT for near 3 years. It was a nice unit but for a number of reasons ( many expressed here) we went back to a class A.
In the end our choice was Newmar. We toured the Factory in Indiana and we are really impressed with Newmar's build process.
I love the convenience of a class A and the ease of set up on site.
cangrats on your purchase.

[Busskipper]

Monkeyman_and_Lady wrote:
On the Prius you have to tow front wheels up. 4 wheel not an option.

Looking at Acme "EZE Tow" and the Demco units. Seems like the old love/hate on dollies like with the Reese anti-sway and the Hensley Arrow. Price and features factor into my choice. Still researching.

Yeah, we loved our trailer, but look forward to the ability to hit a rest stop, take a nap, eat some lunch, and all that in AIR CONDITIONED comfort. I'm not the energy heavy young man I was 15 years ago.

Congratulations!

So where will the first trip be?

Might hook up with all your friends Here

Best of Luck,

[Monkeyman_and_L]

On the Prius you have to tow front wheels up. 4 wheel not an option.

Looking at Acme "EZE Tow" and the Demco units. Seems like the old love/hate on dollies like with the Reese anti-sway and the Hensley Arrow. Price and features factor into my choice. Still researching.

Yeah, we loved our trailer, but look forward to the ability to hit a rest stop, take a nap, eat some lunch, and all that in AIR CONDITIONED comfort. I'm not the energy heavy young man I was 15 years ago.

[mama_sylvia]

Please share what tow dolly you wind up with and how it works for you. We have a Prius too and are waffling about whether to take it along on trips. Also haven't looked into whether it can be towed 4-down or even 2-down, I already know it doesn't have a conventional frame. (We mostly do short week-long trips and have always just used our MH to get around rather than bringing a toad, but both may change.)

ETA: looks like you are switching from a trailer to a MH? You will love it! The convenience of pulling over for a meal or a nap and never having to even open the door. I have gotten up and crawled into the driver's seat and hit the road without ever getting dressed. We got into MHs originally for the security, with small children I figured worst-case scenario I could get us all out fast and worry about torn-off hoses or electrical plugs later. The kids are long grown but I still love the convenience!

[Mile_High]

Congrats on that new rig!