Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #25 – December 15, 2015, 01:27:27 pm One of the things the driving school instructor helped us understand is that driving safely is greatly aided by an active passenger (copilot). They can look back to the dr side when you are changing lanes or merging onto a highway. They can help spot traffic on the on ramps that might pose an issue. And help to look left and right at an intersection. And they can be an extra set of eyes looking ahead for the unexpected. Sharing some of this work load makes a single driver's day easier. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #26 – December 15, 2015, 01:43:33 pm That's true, Rog, even with our smaller coaches, Judy was my "eyes when I'm blind", and still is, which is why I don't think it will be too much of a big deal for us to switch positions. To this day, when in a dicey spot, she's the only one I trust to help. "Well meaning" folk can be confusing and not helpfull, to say the least! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #27 – December 15, 2015, 01:58:56 pm Probably heard this one before, but worth repeating:Wife drives 100% of the time. But she lets me hold the steering wheel. Quote Selected 11 Likes
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #28 – December 15, 2015, 02:08:55 pm I've seen a lot of relationships crumble whilst trying to land. It's what Strother Martin called, "a failure to communicate." Quote Selected
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #29 – December 15, 2015, 03:07:18 pm I will add my 2 cents on this topic and I know Ruth will not be mad at me for mentioning it but I do not have a co-pilot in a sense!! Ruth has trouble figuring maps out and when we should leave a road, or the last sign said 'what" !!She openly admits to it not being her forte, in a word. I am told I manage it well on my own so she does not want to mess with it!!.I really do like driving no matter what the size of rig, and find them all challenges at first. I do get told now and again "I thought we were stopping at that last place we just past" and my reply is usually I was watching 10 other things and forgot!!!Well one thing I found does help when the road feels very narrow is a mirror I placed at the top of door that is angled down to show the side of coach and wheel in relation to either the white line or curb, if I have to keep to right as much as possible. Really works and helps when reversing when pulling along the RV Park or? patio slab. you will see these on many truckers rigs and are VERY helpful. I had one on GV and mounted that one above window.JohnH Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #30 – December 15, 2015, 03:17:57 pm Quote from: John Haygarth – December 15, 2015, 03:07:18 pm Really works and helps when reversing when pulling along the RV Park or? patio slab. you will see these on many truckers rigs and are VERY helpful. I had one on GV and mounted that one above window.Nice! Do you remember where you got that, John? Quote Selected
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #31 – December 15, 2015, 05:41:15 pm they are available at most truck parts shops as that is were I got both mine with 7 years time difference between.You may have to make a small adapter strip to bring it over Fibreglass mouldings on both types of coach. Simple alum'n double bend shape (like a Z--but 90 deg angles)JohnH Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #32 – December 15, 2015, 06:49:29 pm Quote from: Bob & Sue – December 15, 2015, 01:09:45 pm So is the class c that you are looking at a 102 or a 96?👍Most were 96" with a single slide or no slide. Our primary reason for a motor home was comfort of travel. We don't spend much time inside once we "camp" somewhere. Our TT was fine for camping, I bought the FT for traveling, long trip out west next summer, then a trip up the Northeast coast the following year. We want to make these trips as a family before the boys are too old to want to vacation with "Mom & Dad"............ After that "who knows where?" Quote Selected
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #33 – December 15, 2015, 07:22:25 pm Our Foretravel is the only class A I have ever driven. I have never been a passenger in any class A. However, I have been the driver and a passenger in a number of class C motorhomes (including a born free - which was the best class C I have been in.) I don't know that you can even compare the two. The class C feels like the walls may fall off at any time. They rattle so much, you can barely talk to your passenger. I have been in a class C that was almost new and when the driver made a 90 degree turn, I saw the kitchen cabinets pull away from the wall. That was it for me.I must add that the born free was different and felt very well built. But it still struggled a bit, power wise, plus the engine up front was pretty loud. I would consider owning a born free if ever I downsized ( and would look at lazy daze also,) but with the understanding that it will be very different from my Foretravel. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #34 – December 15, 2015, 07:53:38 pm has trouble figuring maps out and when we should leave a road, or the last sign said 'what" !!She openly admits to it not being her forte, in a word. I am told I manage it well on my own so she does not want to mess with it!!.Ruth and my DW are cut from the same cloth. Siri is now my very best friend. I could almost keep up with her impulsive site seeing desires in the Vette but the MH, no way. She is learning that we need to figure it out way before arrival or not gonna happen. Makes the MH a "good thing" Quote Selected
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #35 – December 15, 2015, 08:25:34 pm When we first started planning our "out west" trip, we were going to rent a class c from a major national RV rental company. After adding up the cost for a six week rental @ around $1200 a week plus 50 cent a mile for over 3500 miles. (another approx. $2000) we were looking at well over 10 thousand $$ just for the RV cost and nothing tangible to show for it after the trip. Then there was the trip the next year up the east coast. So we decided to buy and look for a good used coach.Thanks to this forum..... I discovered Foretravels and was hooked. Absolutely love driving it. Just got to convince the DW that it was the right choice.So far we have avoided the problems that plagued "Bigdog" on I5, wish him better luck next year. Thanks to all for the input and sharing their experiences!Justin Quote Selected
Re: A FT GV or HRC Class C? Reply #36 – December 15, 2015, 08:57:48 pm Our first RV was a 1976 Minnie Winnie Class C in a Dodge chassis. We put our twin daughters in the overhead bunk. The dinette and sofa turned into a fairly large bed. I slept in the middle, with Jo Ann on one side and our son on the other. Not the best situation, but all we could do.As far as driving, yes, that old Minnie Winnie wasn't as tall as our U300, and it did a little better on fuel. It didn't ride as well, either.When we first started talking about a learner, Jo Ann suggested we get a Class C. She didn't want a Class A at all. After having this coach I doubt I could get her to even look at a Class C again. Quote Selected 4 Likes
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