Pro's and Con's SP to PT

[Ryan Wright]

I bought as large as I could afford, PT-40. If you already want more
space, I highly recommend you do the same so you never have to yearn
for space again. If I'd have gone with a PT-36 I'd be
second-guessing myself every time I saw a PT-40 for sale. I'd have
loved a 43' LXI for even more space, but it wasn't in my budget so I
can't second-guess there. I know I made the right decision with my
coach, for my needs.

The main reasons I went big:

1. I have a wife and two children whom I love, but I don't like being
cooped up with others in small spaces. I'm not claustrophobic, small
spaces are fine if it's just me, but when I have other people around I
need room to breathe. The PT-40 gives all of us plenty of room when
traveling without feeling too crowded.

2. I wanted a coach big enough to live in, by myself, if I had to. I
lived in it for several months last year and may do so again some day.
It's quite comfortable living for one person. A bit tight coming from
a house, obviously, but still very comfortable with three well-defined
and sizable living spaces (bed/bath, kitchen, living room). Contrast
this to smaller coaches where the spaces blend together more. I could
full time in a PT-40 for the rest of my life (and probably would, if I
were single).

3. I overdo everything ("bigger, better"), and just wanted the best I
could afford. A personality trait, I guess.

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92

On Sun, Oct 19, 2008 at 4:51 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:
> I know this could be a blondes to brunettes question but I am
> considering a move up from my FC 31 to a little larger Bluebird. Don't
> want to start a debate but I would appreciate it if some of you would e-
> mail me off list or post a private message as to what your opinions are
> one to the other. I understand completely that I will have to make my
> own decision but I would like the thoughts of others. Why did you
> select the PT or SP and would you do the same next time around? Any
> known weak points or particular disadvantages.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
> By the way the Napper is for sale and I intend to be reasonable about
> it. jehdds@...