Farewell as I have traded for a Class A pusher

[OCB]

It will be 7 years next week since we said saw our soon to be RV travel down the factory floor. After the getting through the first year we had a 6 good years. No real surprises.
After nearly 5 months of looking, we have traded for a 42 foot DP Class A but haven't fully moved in as my wife had some minor surgery and controls the kitchen area. We knew Class A's had less storage area but I didn't realize how much difference till realized the height of the basement area are so limiting. Of course the truck also held more than the Toad will. I will still be on the Thor Forums but a Model that was built before Thor acquired.

Thanks to all your thoughts and guidance over years.
Clay Going for a small Class C to Montana FW to Mobile Suits FW on to Class A over 11 years

[travlingman]

Congrats and hope you enjoy it.

[LandCruiser]

Sold our Class A and are now looking at 5th wheels, hoping for ease of maintenance, and cost of ownership. Just curious, what made you switch?

[Cummins12V98]

I have seen many sell their 5er's and buy a Class A and then go back to a 5er.

[Bobplouhar0@gmail.com]

Ok Cummins I have got a lot of good tips from you I am pulling a 36re3 loaded close to 20k I have a 2018 Cummins Dually long box I run 80psi in front tires I believe I’ll be ok to run 62psi in rears what are you thoughts?

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by Bobplouhar0@gmail.com

Ok Cummins I have got a lot of good tips from you I am pulling a 36re3 loaded close to 20k I have a 2018 Cummins Dually long box I run 80psi in front tires I believe I’ll be ok to run 62psi in rears what are you thoughts?

Thanks for the compliment!

To know what your rear tire pressure or any tire pressure should be you need to know your actual loaded weight.

You are right on at 80psi fronts all the time as the front only increased 100-150# with the RV attached.

Weigh your truck and RV axles LOADED at a CAT Scale. Use the load/inflation chart to determine proper psi. Trailer tires add 5psi to the chart. Front truck tires add 10psi this compensates for the turning wear. Rear truck tires add 5psi.

If you have not done so get your front end aligned to 1/64" TOE setting to avoid outer tire edge "STEPPING". When not towing reduce the truck rear tires to 30-35psi, I run 30 with a 500# tool box and the B&W hitch in the bed. I have 57k on my Michelin's with tread left to get well past 60k.

Rotate ONLY the fronts side to side leaving the wheels where they are. This keeps rotation the same and places the inside to the outside.

[clev]

I realize that this is an old post, but I am considering the same thing. With my dissability, it has become increasingly difficult to get into the RV, and negotiate the bedroom stairs. For those making the transition to motor home, can you post some tips on negotiating and trading? Or, if you sold your five, how difficult was that to accomplish?

[clev]

And whatever happened to NADA, Blue Book, and Black Book values. Now, every web site wants my personal information so that they can blow up my phone or email. What happened to putting in the specifics, and getting the value at the end?

[Cummins12V98]

You may try calling a personal banker/Credit Union for values.

Good luck on whatever you decide!!!

[clev]

Cummins, please review your reply, and point out which part answered what I asked. I don’t see it.

[Cummins12V98]

Originally Posted by clev

Cummins, please review your reply, and point out which part answered what I asked. I don’t see it.

You wanted values, the stated can give you those.