FrankR Loc: NYC

How about Toto? There’s already an Auntie Emm. 😂

FrankR Loc: NYC

How about Toto? There’s already an Auntie Emm. 😂

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Good idea. And you can save a lot of money. Dealers etc. would try to charge you about $2,000 to set up the vehicle.

I got mine done by buying the base plate and lighting kit online and having a small local autoshop install. It was well under $1,000.

You’ll still need a tow bar. I found the Demco one most reasonable ($425) and good. You can easily spend twice as much on that. But you need to ensure the connection matches up. The good ones install directly into the hitch reciever, not on a tow ball. You drive the toad up to it, vs. backing the motorhome.

Plus, to be legal in most states, you’ll need a braking device. They push on your brake pedal so do not require wiring for it to work. A little wiring if you also want the breakaway to work...also a reqirement in some states. Brake buddy about $900 works for me. It comes with the breakaway wiring.

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

I love it............................

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Thanks for all the information. I have heard about Brake Buddy, but the tow bar is new information. Lots to learn.................

Galahad

I have even smaller one -- a Roadtrek. Look it up I do not have e a photo readily available.

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

They look very nice, but not enough room for me, two dogs, and storage of the stuff I want to take. That's what makes RVing nice - there is something for everyone. I hope you have had lots of fun adventures in it.

Snap Shot Loc: California

AuntieM, Great looking rig! I just got a new Thor 27.2 Ace and love it. Your gas expenses will drive you crazy but it's worth every dollar! For me, driving this thing is more fun than I ever imagined! I'm looking for a way to haul a small motorcycle on the back so I don't have to pack up every time I want to go some where locally. Live the dream!

AuntieM Loc: Eastern NC

Thanks SS. I figure that the gas costs will about be the same as the cost of flights, rental car, motel/hotel, and meal expenses, and maybe be a bit less - and I can go where I want and when I want and not be on a tight schedule. Plus, when I am done with my adventures, I can sell it and get some of my money back. I will whistle you up if I get out your way................ Have a very Merry Christmas and excellent New Year!!!!!

IDguy Loc: Idaho

Let me know if you get out west! (Idaho)

I plan a trip €œback east starting in September. Want to hit Acadia National Park for the leave change. Then maybe a little ways up the Canadian coast before turning south. A stop at Lake George with some friends (who will probably meet up in Acadia) before heading south to my brother’€™s place on the beach in SC, and then maybe to my brother-inlaws in FL before turning west. With a visit to Mamouth Cave and maybe Branson.

Did a similar trip a couple of years ago with our pickup camper to our 50th reunion in NJ. About the same mileage and time (2 months) as our two trips to AK from ID. The motorhome will be more cushy but since we spend most time outside when stopped that time of year not much different. Gas cost will be more impressive than with my diesel pickup but so it goes.

Who knows the refurb D850s might be available by then. Otherwise my D800 is good enough to win blue ribbons at State Fair.

Sadly I’m losing my lifetime companion in the next few months so need to find a new one. My girl Gretchen is a great travel companion, but not much of a conversationalist.

Gretchen’s spot in the RV.

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