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[Oregonjaf]

I full timed it three or so years ago and towed my Jeep Wrangler. Eh. I guess It was worth it for me, to scoot around town, do some off-road stuff were the pluses. The expense, size and general "towing" were the cons. I had a class C back then. It was a little older but towed ok.

Flash forward to the present.

I'm back on the road full time. I have another Class C. A new model. I decided not to tow. I have been into dirt bikes nearly all my life. I bought a Dual Sport motorcycle, sold my Jeep and hitch mounted the bike on the back of the RV.

The pros: I can go anywhere, trail - highway, just about ANYWHERE. I can scoot to the store or around town seeing the sights or I can go to the top of a mountain. I spend pennies on gas and upkeep. It takes about ten minutes to get it off the back of my RV and I can do it myself.

The cons: It's just me and my dog. I can haul another person, I guess. The motorcycle is NOT a good idea for a couple or a family. I can't "load" up on groceries. When the weather is terrible, you are stuck in the coach. Mind you, I ride in the rain and wind and snow. I mean really bad weather. I have a 650. It weighs 380 Lbs dry. You have to be pretty healthy to load it onto your rig.

So. A motorcycle is a good option if you are single, healthy and "into" motorcycles.