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Old 01-23-2008, 03:21 PM   #3
2airishuman
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hi bonzai and welcome to the forums!

which is safer is a tough question, define safe.

one may seem easier driving or less complicated or more convenient or easier to park...

but that's not the same as safe.

i drove a moho for 25 years then switched to a truck/trailer combo...

moho's are pretty easy to drive and many rver's make the switch from trailers to mohos as they age...

for a variety of reasons.

moho's are easier for the family, because they can go potty or grab a snack.

mohos are easier in snow IF you have the proper chains and tires.

imo mohos have LONGER stopping distances than tv/trailer combos with disc brakes.

mohos seem to be more affected by cross winds (except for the vintage classics) than truck/trailers with a good hitch.

a tire failure on the front of moho is an issue, while a rear dually blowout is hardly noticed by most...

learning to drive a tv/trailer combo takes practice and a good setup is critical...

lots of folks start with shorter single axle units thinking it's easier or 'safer'....

i went directly to a 34 because i wanted 6 wheels and brakes!

imo longer multi axle trailers are easier to tow and back up, once u learn how.

IF you've never rv'd consider renting a class c or class a moho from cruise america or other vendors....

and you can test drive a moho, but test driving/towing a trailer is tricky...

good luck and go camping!

cheers
2air'

one more issue the nature of what is posted into these forums...

topics and reports are somewhat jaded....

i've towed 50,000+ miles in the last 2 years and 98% was uneventful (except for the fun)...

only the mishaps get much attention here.

a pleasant, relaxed, issue free trip is SO BORING to read about...
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