SHOULD WE GET A NEW RV??? (Tampa RV Show)

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13 күн бұрын

We love our Winnebago Travato and have no issues with it…. But sometimes changes in life mean you need to made a change in your RV… our grand kids are getting older and they can travel with is, but we would need a bigger RV to make this happen.
So w made a trip to the summer Tampa RV show to look around. This show is much smaller show than the super show in January but there was still a nice selection.
Hmmm… what should we do??
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@dianestangle886 11 күн бұрын

Throw a tent in your van with some sleeping bags and the kids can go with you. Walmart, less than $200. Love camping in the Adirondacks for almost 60 years.❤ love you guys.

@TeresaMormile 11 күн бұрын

We live just south of the Adirondacks! I actually was thinking tue same thing, throw a tent in the van! Maybe a different option if you had the grandkids full time, but too big an investment for just a once in a while!

@guntherflume7129 11 күн бұрын

My thoughts exactly including camping in the ADK’s as I watch

@kpeeples8175 11 күн бұрын

I heartily agree!!!the kids won’t travel with you very often.

@stevesullivanmathteacherno6812 11 күн бұрын

Do the teardrop and keep your van. The Travato 59K is great when it’s just the two of you and then when you want to take the grandkids you can pull the teardrop! Best of both worlds!

@Karen.cook424 10 күн бұрын

Yep I was coming on to suggest the same thing! Your van doesn’t have an attachable screen room option does it?

@danacasey8543 11 күн бұрын

I'd get a used tear drop! You don't need it for every trip, and Ellie is great for what you are doing now! Wait till you're 60 and then look at something bigger. Who knows, you might have 8 grandkids by then!

@stephaniem839 11 күн бұрын

I’m with Jason…. Definitely a Class A. I wouldn’t want the kids in a separate trailer out by themselves. That’s just me. They get sick, they need to go to the bathroom, you can’t trust crazies out there…..

@thecoxfamily9935 7 күн бұрын

I agree. With the way things are today, having precious cargo, which are your grandkids, NEVER have them sleep in a separate compartment from you. Anything can happen. Submitted respectfully ❤

@Suzanne1027 10 күн бұрын

From what you have voiced on your needs in the past, Ellie makes most sense to keep and if you bring the grandkids maybe the teardrop or a tent. The way you travel it seems like Ellie fits best. I personally loved our travel trailer and the space it provided. Then all we had to do is unhook the truck and exploring we’d go.

@maverickspirit208 10 күн бұрын

I know that these shows are super tempting, but financially speaking, stick with what you have and shop for a used teardrop.

@pipandlou 3 күн бұрын

Put a roof top tent on top of your van.

@carolpaquette2654 6 күн бұрын

They make tents that fit over the back hatch, the grandkids could sleep in that and still be part of the van

@tinaburgess8466 8 күн бұрын

There are a lot of neat tents you could purchase to accommodate your grandkids.

@Joywill86 11 күн бұрын

the travel trailer would be good for you I think teardrop to small. The grandkids wont want to sleep alone in there yet. Loved that Gemini you guys had before.

@koalabear6722 4 күн бұрын

Tent! or a good used lil teardrop. Keep it simple and affordable!

@jendeck9914 7 күн бұрын

Thank you for your honesty. Every thing you said about trading in is correct. We went from a class c to trailer. You are so right about it all

@ocdogmomreviews697 6 күн бұрын

Yikes. Class A all the way and the teardrop is also a cute idea

@lisapatrick1276 8 күн бұрын

Look at the class C the kids love the over bunk and I feel they are safer and easier to bug out, its also like a truck and easy to drive that’s why they rent so many lol and when it’s raining outside you just put it in park no need to be out there setting stuff up immediately, we love the ability to just walk in the back👍🏻, just a thought. Make sure covers on the windows are on the inside never outside, you need to be able to pull away without going outside. 👍🏻

@sandragilbert8180 11 күн бұрын

You nor I would leave small children to sleep by themselves in a teardrop? Therefore, it would need to be a unit that sleeps everyone! Otherwise, you could get a 2-4 man tent with blow up mattresses?

@user-Carmen_Parker 6 күн бұрын

😃😃👋🏾👋🏾 Motor homes and RV's look great! I would probably get sleeping bags, blankets and lillows and make a pallet at night for the grandchildren. Save the money foe wven MORE teavel. 😊😊😊

@shelleysimmons9634 7 күн бұрын

Class A. Driving a bus is fun but the class a is better if you want to take the grandkids along with you.

@tinaburgess8466 8 күн бұрын

Teardrop is a great ideal.

@BillMattson 11 күн бұрын

I remember when you had a bigger camper..... Are you forgetting the difficulty with parking!!!! Elly with a small tow behind Gives you the best of both worlds. You have the flexabilty to just run elly when its just you two but your can hook up when you have the kiddos. The next best option would be a tow behind because you could park and then use the truck to explore, but that has drawbacks. IMO....

@HamburgerGarden Күн бұрын

Class A all the way! 26:09

@stephielynn 7 күн бұрын

We love our pop up lol😂 those trailers are a lot to worry about

@delaynerulo6287 10 күн бұрын

We’re impulsive too! 😂 this is our 6th RV a 59K like yours. As far as my grandkids, they only come along a couple times a year if that so stick with your 59K, pack em in and get a cabin for the kids. (Trust me)

@dawncore9863 9 күн бұрын

I have to agree with they young lady below. A used teardrop would be the more practical option. A teardrop would be my grandbabies dream camper!

@bevn362 11 күн бұрын

This is really informative and realistic explaining at the end of video on the situation with RVs (any type) now. Jason so funny at the end-the temptation is real.

@dannyscandies8561 10 күн бұрын

Get the pre owned tear drop camper with out door kitchen. Remember why you traded down to the van. Ability to park pretty much everywhere a car can.

@pattyolson3842 10 күн бұрын

Check if there's a travel trailer that is light enough to work with your van. The grand kids aren't old enough to sleep alone. With tables that drop down and fold out couches, that could work fine for little kids. You could check out used ones. How much can your van pull?

@TheDeloutre 6 күн бұрын

My husband loves the Class A's too, but our Class C is pretty big (2022 Jayco Redhawk 31f) and we don't owe anything on it (it was free, the cash that came with it paid most of the taxes). I wouldn't want a payment and definitely wouldn't won't to be upside down on it. I say...go with a used teardrop camper (they were super cute, and kids would have a blast in it), you might could get a really good deal on one?

@marie-claudegodbout1564 9 күн бұрын

I think a teardrop big enough to sleep you and the grandkids would be the ideal I feel. Just because I don't feel it's great that the kids would sleep alone, you never know what can happen and you have all the comodities in Ellie. It's just a matter of having somewhere to sleep for the kids so a teardrop would be great I think as long as it can sleep everyone

@user-hk8cg3tz3j 11 күн бұрын

Was fun shopping along with you and appreciate hearing the sobering reality of todays current oversaturated RV market with high interest. My childhood family camped frequently in the 60’s/70’s with a camper. My brother and I always slept in a tent and we so enjoyed it over sleeping in the camper with our folks.

@TXtwin76 6 күн бұрын

I love the Tab teardrops trailer😂

@nd4539 8 күн бұрын

I think the dealers are giving you a bad deal on the trade because they’re discounting the RVs for the show. You might try checking around and seeing what dealerships would offer you closer to home or not at the Tampa show. But - to answer your question on what you should get - depends on how you’re gonna use it. Alisa you’re comfortable driving it; are you going to drive a class A? Or does that not matter? You also get great mileage in the class B. I think a towable behind Elly makes the most sense. One with bunks and a bathroom and not the cassette toilet style. One of those 17’ Coleman trailers with a full size bed and two bunks and dinette bed and I’m sure there will be MANY used ones to choose from, if not already. Keep the class B. It holds its value better than a class A.

@genesnyder2985 7 күн бұрын

Something to think about is if you like outside camp life if the slides come out under the awning you lose it

@candacedolan4857 11 күн бұрын

Big is nice but not always better. Would you have to tow a small car as well? Sadly, I noticed you haven't mentioned Pepper as part of your future vacation travels.

@sharondickerson4187 6 күн бұрын

The Holiday Rambler

@michelleconcannon7584 10 күн бұрын

For me, I'd be skeptical of that enormous full wall slide on that Class A long term. The tear drops are so cute, would be fun with the grandkids. Seems like a good solution to something you only need sometimes.

@Tom.and.Missy.Northam 11 күн бұрын

Great video, it’s always fun to look. That one massive “bumper pull” was a destination trailer, definitely not something you tow from campground to campground. Most have to be delivered. Congrats on the new grand baby

@donnag8448 7 күн бұрын

I was coming on to say the same thing. It is a destination trailer not a pullable.

@TWSmith42 10 күн бұрын

That was fun. Thank you. I think the little teardrop best meets your use case of occasionally needing the room for a couple of guests.

@cathydunn5927 7 күн бұрын

love the Mod bug

@StanR56 5 күн бұрын

teardrop with be the best one....

@kimberlyyurtsever1824 11 күн бұрын

I think you should keep Ellie on your great adventures for now and enjoy visiting your grandkids when you can. We have six Grands and a set of identical twin girls on the way, didn't expect to have 8 but they sure are a blessing! 🙂

@angelabrown3994 10 күн бұрын

Teardrop. Gives you the options with or without the kids

@lisah6159 9 күн бұрын

Thank you for your honesty. It was so great to listen to 2 level headed people decide the timing was not right. And there is a good option to look for a slightly used option at a better price! I love your videos, keep them coming. 🩷 Your MS neighbor!

@judypeeklueer5484 11 күн бұрын

Get a tent! Alisa and the girls can sleep in the van and Jason can sleep in the tent! It’s a win-win! Manly men love tents! 😀Really, I think you should give it some time. Hopefully the economy will get better, not worse! Love you guys!

@braddenton7673 10 күн бұрын

Go with REV group products ( Holiday Rambler, Fleetwood or American Coach) best value in Class A gas or diesel

@Bunkysworkshop 10 күн бұрын

Please get an inspection before purchasing. They pay off in the long run and it gives you bargaining room. 😊

@cassandrahitt8530 10 күн бұрын

Just remember if you purchase a drivable RV, you’re gonna be stuck where you stop at you won’t have a vehicle unless you’re pulling something to drive around town. I just finished watching the rest of the video that was a very good decision to hold off specially for the information you provided for resale.

@kevinburke3718 10 күн бұрын

Have a great summer road trip ps love watching your videos ❤

@EnjoyRaboy 11 күн бұрын

Class A sounds amazing, but financially a small used, inexpensive, teardrop is the best idea. With a tear drop, at least you can keep it at your home base when your kids are not with you. Or maybe just wait, maybe it’s not the right time yet, you are still young. Being that we have a travel trailer with a truck, honestly, sometimes it gets tiring to tow something. Whatever decision you guys make, I doubt it would be a bad decision since you compliment each other so well lol!

@vonniebench 8 күн бұрын

We had a sweet little RPod with wet bath, queen bed, dining table, frig/freezer, micro. It was used, but so affordable!

@cassandrahitt8530 10 күн бұрын

All I’m gonna say is think about it think about it do your homework think about it and make sure

@Sammymc 5 күн бұрын

My concern with the towable is having a couple of little girls essentially in a different vehicle from you. I hate to always have that fear but I wouldn’t let my little girls stay separate from grandparents like that. 😢

@catherineturner2839 10 күн бұрын

Can you imagine driving one of those huge class A RV's in the UK? I don't actually think they'd fit on the road lol. The Cotswolds meets RV

@davidgardner6451 9 күн бұрын

I’d go for the holiday rambler, seems like y’all really liked it.

@jenhere9592 7 күн бұрын

Class A for sure

@vjm1639 11 күн бұрын

I recommend a used teardrop or popup. Something small that the grands would love. They'll be thrilled to have their own space. Go USED! Pre 2020.....it will be better built than the later ones. You'll still have Ellie for your own travels but options for the grandkids. And.....if your kids families want to go....talk to them about getting their own or tents! Our kids enjoy camping with us occasionally, however, they don't camp often so, we bought our Compass (like the Gemini you had.) It's great.....it's big enough that 6 can sit in there and talk.....4 can eat comfortably, and 2 adults, and 2 littles (we only have one little grand) can sleep. Parents/grown kids bring their own tents! :) The majority of the time it's just the two of us. No sense have larger than needed for the rest of the time. Jason....that Class A is nice.........however, that Van will be so much easier to get into great spaces.

@darrellvivianpeters6631 10 күн бұрын

Have you considered a tent for the kids...when we were Rving we brought a tent when we had our kids friends coming with us so we had room for everyone....viv

@rainman7935 10 күн бұрын

I really appreciate your honesty about the financials of owning and then selling your van! It really helps us to see how to move forward ourselves. Your video was extremely helpful! Thank you!!

@candacedolan4857 11 күн бұрын

Love the teardrop!

@LisaRobison-yb1kw 10 күн бұрын

With the age of the kids right now you wouldn't want to have them in something separate from you. By the time the babies are old enough to go with you the girls will be teenagers so a tent/teardrop would work. I did see someone on You Tube who had the seats in their van facing each other and then put a small mattress there for child. Would have to take one girl at a time but that might be fun for quality time with each of them. 😊😊

@tenapena8057 3 күн бұрын

I like the look of the class A

@marychristie6194 7 күн бұрын

Class A all the way 🎉🚌⭐️🇺🇸

@StevenAdams-uo9jx 10 күн бұрын

Go on a Norwegian escape cruise. You and Jason will have fun

@tinaduncan72 11 күн бұрын

The tent idea sounds good for now. My family did camp sites for kids. When they got about 12yrs old they didn’t want to go anymore.

@brookeemmons2663 6 күн бұрын

I loved the class A yall fell in love with!

@danzuelch 11 күн бұрын

Small tow behind is the perfect answer! Rockwood Geo Pro

@bgreen7762 10 күн бұрын

Don't get a towable. You'll have to buy a truck so that adds to your total cost. Plus, your truck will wear out faster, so you'll have more repairs & eventually a replacement vehicle. Not to mention, when driving, all passengers are stuck in the truck for the drive...can't just get up & go to the restroom or go lie down or whatever. With all the traveling y'all do, a Class A is the only way to go.

@blessednettie69 11 күн бұрын

Keep what you have & get a nice gently used teardrop.

@Laurie911 11 күн бұрын

High interest rates just worked exactly how they were meant to. It is to discourage people from spending more money than they should. It is to stop inflation from running out of control. People spending less money makes Corporations lower prices. Your video was a great example. Save your money.

@Lilone671 10 күн бұрын

We have a NuCamp T@G and love it. Thinking of getting a van to pull it.

@cindymenard4784 11 күн бұрын

Congratulations on the new grandbaby.

@susanburkettrn2042 11 күн бұрын

@@cindymenard4784 New gran baby?

@susanburkettrn2042 11 күн бұрын

Is this the child from CA?

@kitkat0229 11 күн бұрын

I like the idea of the tear drop. When just you two wanna go, you can without it and spend less on gas.

@dawnturner8735 10 күн бұрын

I love having a bathroom in an rv. It’s such fun to look.

@leannnethers8017 10 күн бұрын

Tear drop. But big enough for Grandma to sleep with them. In this day and ago, I would NOT let them be so separate from me. All grandmas get this !!!!?

@staceymelancon5448 10 күн бұрын

I am all for the Class A or travel trailer and truck. You can always drop the trailer off at the park, and explore in the truck! I think the kids wouldn’t like sleeping in a separate unit and it would be Jason sleeping out there by himself lol

@malshield7336 10 күн бұрын

Hi, the tear drop would be great especially when your in trouble Jason you've got somewhere to sleep and get away. 👍😂😂

@dianerosum4306 10 күн бұрын

Keep you Van get a tent for grand kids. I have really enjoyed your Van travels!! So many awesome places to see in the USA !!!!!

@tidajane6680 10 күн бұрын

Absolutely!

@momplusfive 9 күн бұрын

FYI dont get gas pusher, it cant get into most gas stations because of height and diesel has more power.

@michelleconcannon7584 10 күн бұрын

Also look at a A-liners to pull behind the van, along with tear drops.

@tammycarpenter3770 10 күн бұрын

Love the videos and glad you do more than cruises

@TraciLH 10 күн бұрын

The tier drop with the bathroom was nice. But ya know, tent camping is fun.

@beckymungo1333 11 күн бұрын

I like the swoops

@fedex1339 11 күн бұрын

Great video! If I was in the market for an RV I would go to Elkhart Indiana. You two will love it.

@user-zc1rc8pd6i 11 күн бұрын

Tear drop for grand kids they would absolutely love it!!!!

@momjeeps 8 күн бұрын

I think the flexibility of the tear drop would be good. When it’s just the two of you you can still just hop in the van and go. But if you want to take some kids you can add the tear drop. It just seemed like one of the reasons you went to the van was the size and gas mileage were the reasons. And if you go class A, you’re back where you were.

@micheleskeggs2173 11 күн бұрын

We RV'D for years everything from a tent to a lg. MH our perfect fit was a lg 5th wheel. with 3 slides. The 3 grads loved it..and the dogs.

@tuglean 9 күн бұрын

Do the Class A for sure

@cindybridges3046 10 күн бұрын

Totally love these videos! Go with what’s right for now. Love the Winnebago and the Tear Drop both 🙂

@mistiburke6564 10 күн бұрын

Class A. That way y'all are always together.

@cherylberrier9246 10 күн бұрын

Get Tear drop!!

@rebeccacraig6604 11 күн бұрын

The teardrops would be perfect for you guys and for the grandkids

@kellijomatthewsbeachbum 11 күн бұрын

A tear drop for the kids! They would love it!! It looked like some cool ones too!

@jesscross2992 11 күн бұрын

Definitely class A.. but spend a little more and get the diesel pusher. HUGE difference in mountains and if you tow. Plus you will get triple miles out of the diesel.

@nancyk2570 11 күн бұрын

Yep tents Where is your puppy?

@krispressler1005 10 күн бұрын

I think for a larger capacity a travel trailer would be a better option than a larger motorhome as the larger motorhome becomes more of an issue parking when you go to places other than the campground.