{"id":135,"date":"2022-03-04T21:33:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-04T21:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rvsystems.ca\/?p=135"},"modified":"2022-03-04T21:44:20","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T21:44:20","slug":"rvlifestyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rvsystems.ca\/index.php\/2022\/03\/04\/rvlifestyle\/","title":{"rendered":"For Some it’s the Weekend."},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Younger Me. Ready to hit the road 1986.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

For Some it\u2019s the weekend.  For Us it\u2019s research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This was an advertising tag line we put together at Trailblazer RV in 2006.\u00a0 It is inspired by the number of staff at Trailblazer RV that enjoy the RV lifestyle.\u00a0 Over my 40 years in the RV industry, I have been able to use various types of RV\u2019s.\u00a0 There is no better way to learn about the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I started in the RV industry in 1982 the tent trailer was the most popular RV.\u00a0 The tent trailer was popular as it offered plenty of sleeping and could be pulled by the family car.\u00a0 Cars could pull 2000lbs.\u00a0 There were very few family trucks.\u00a0 Today the tent trailer isn\u2019t a popular choice.\u00a0 They are expensive and vehicles are more capable or can\u2019t tow at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On the Road. 1975 12′ Vanguard Camper & 3500 GMC.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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2000 GMC 2500 & pop-up truck camper. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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2003 Dodge 2500 & 2005 8.5′ camper<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

My love of boating determined my RV choices over the years.\u00a0 I really enjoyed the truck & slide-in camper.\u00a0 It allowed me to tow a boat.\u00a0 The issue with the truck campers is it takes a lot of truck to carry a camper.\u00a0 I have used more truck campers than any other RV.\u00a0 Even the smallest campers are a lot for a \u00be ton truck.\u00a0 Really a 1 ton is the truck for a camper.\u00a0 Today\u2019s truck campers with slide-outs even push the capability of a 1-ton truck.\u00a0 Owning a 1-ton truck is great when you are using it to go RVing but the rest of the year it is a liability.\u00a0 Expensive to operate and a pain to park as a daily driver.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2007 Chev 1500 & 19′ Trailer.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2007, I traded the diesel truck for a \u00bd ton truck.\u00a0 The best value for the RV dollar.\u00a0 The \u00bd ton with a travel trailer is hard to beat.\u00a0 My love of boating transitioned to a canoe then the aluminium boat.\u00a0 I really enjoyed not having a big boat to look after.\u00a0 The canoe or aluminum boat made smaller quieter lakes assessable.\u00a0 I got tired of the antics of busy boat launches and large power boats.\u00a0 The 1\/2ton truck with travel trailer is the most versatile and affordable of RV packages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2007 Chev 1500 w\/ Boat loader and 24′ travel trailer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

There are so many things that make the truck and trailer perfect.\u00a0 The ability to leave the trailer at the campground and explore with the tow vehicle is extremely important.\u00a0 I have used class c motorhomes and class b vans.\u00a0 The disadvantage is not having vehicle to drive once you setup camp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2020 F-Pace & 2020 Sonic Lite 15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Over 40 years in the RV industry.\u00a0 I have almost always had a truck.\u00a0 As a city dweller, parking and driving a \u00bd ton became tiring.\u00a0 2 years ago, I got a chance to trade to a mid-size SUV.\u00a0 I thought I would give it a try.\u00a0 The \u00bd ton was too long to fit in my garage but a mid-size SUV would fit.\u00a0 I know it\u2019s a small thing but having a vehicle that will fit in the garage has been amazing.\u00a0 The mid-size SUV is easier to park and way easier on gas when not towing.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2020 F Pace & 2021 Sonic 15 VRB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

For Some it\u2019s the weekend.  For Us it\u2019s research. This was an advertising tag line we put together at Trailblazer RV in 2006.\u00a0 It is inspired by the number of staff at Trailblazer RV that enjoy the RV lifestyle.\u00a0 Over my 40 years in the RV industry, I have been able to use various types … <\/p>\n

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