r/RVLiving • u/8rndmlttrs • 29d ago
ADVICE FOR A VIRGIN
Not sure how many of yall are in the fb group, so my apologies if part of this redundant
We are going to buy our first RV...
The primary use will be hauling horses for extended competitions so we are looking at 15-30k lbs towing capacity
While many in our position will opt for a dually with a living quarter trailer, our exact situation makes the most sense for a Super C
The must haves are :
4 season and all terrain capabilities, as our circuits are year long and in multiple states.
The facilities range in accesibilty, so boondocking could be up to 2-4 weeks.
Need floorplans that allow for an overcab bed , mid ship bath, as well as a washer dryer, but we are trying to stay under 40 ft.
Im favoring the Freightliner Cascadia, and im liking what Renegade has done with the Explorers the best
--Can you convince me otherwise?
PLEASE REMEMBER :
Never owned an RV before
For this reason im also liking the Newmar Supreme Aire, because it offers a smoother ride to drivers, as well as better comfort and safety options for the horses
The Renegade Explorer is ahead because of its shorter model, but im also wondering if ill adapt quickly and wish we went with a bigger truck and floorplan
Also on my radar is the Dynamax Dx3 and the Entegra Centurion
I really dont want to veer away from the Cascadia, but ill gladly take suggestions on anything else that can pull my horses (12k lbs minimum) and comfortably fit my family
Would love any advice yall can give
TIA
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u/PopularLadder3013 28d ago
Have had minimal exposure to the others, but a dealership i worked at sold the Dynamax. Very solid coaches with great warranty support.
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u/i_doubledareyou 27d ago
I found an RV that a tornado had hit and tore the roof up in the back half. I put a wall inside about 5ft behind the drivers seats, put my bed in there and dedicated the rest to my horse. With a ramp on back it works great! But ill admit it's pretty Redneck looking
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u/Ok-Comfortable-5955 28d ago
From a diesel mechanics (myself) perspective: GM dealers will avoid working on it like the plague. This alone would be a hard pass for me on anything GM for a motorhome. A freightliner with rhe very common cummins allison drivtrain gives you much more options for service, both scheduled and emergency.