Pro's and Con's SP to PT

[Alan Hetzel]

Agreed. I love my 77FC35, even though it has less interior space than my old 5th wheel, because:

1) the kids can go in the back and watch a movie while we drive
2) my mileage isn't really any worse than my F350 pulling the 5th wheel.

3) I think it's actually more maneuverable than the F350+trailer combo,
heck, it's only 12.5 feet longer than the F350 on it's own.
4) it's maneuverable enough we don't pull a toad, we just go wherever with the FC itself.


While a PT42 sure would be nice for the space, the fuel costs *are* at least some
consideration for us, since we tend to go on high-mileage short-duration trips with it
(Atlanta-Omaha r/t for turkey day, by example)

and 9ish mpg (220ish gals) is much less painful than 4ish (500ish gals)

Regards,

Dorn Hetzel
77FC35
Flat Creek Campground
Hogansville, GA

On Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 5:05 PM, bubblerboy64 <"jehdds@hotmail.com"> wrote:

I've received some very insightful responses on this topic and I

really appreciate each and everyone of them. My conclusion is it's

very much like Ryan's post. Bigger is better once parked and smaller

is better while driving (lighter weight, better mileage) Problem is

you can't have it both ways. Interestingly some of the things that PT

owners give to reject the SP are things that the SP owners like best

about the coaches and the same for the SP owners toward the PT. I

have decided its going to come down to my pick and that I would not

go wrong either way. In my mind I may buy the coach that is the best

cared for and best maintained bus and factor in the driving

experienced. It's reminds me of the Corvette Porsche owners. They

see little good in the others pick when in truth a guy would be lucky

to be able to own either one. I consider myself very fortunate that

I can play in this pond at all.

John Heckman

central Pa

1973 FC SOON TO HIT THE BILL BOARD

>

> 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@...

>