Transitioning from a Motorized to a Towable RV

Why We Switched from a Motorized to a Towable RV

1. The Primary Bedroom

   When we were looking for a new RV, we knew we needed something with a spacious primary bedroom and closet. In our motorhome, JC converted the primary bedroom into a bunk room for the kids, leaving us with only a small aftermarket primary closet. 

   So when we were shopping for a new RV, we were thrilled to find the KZ Durango Gold fifth wheel had both. The primary closet spans the whole nose of the fifth wheel and even has a washing machine/dryer combo as well!

   Instead of having the kids’ clothes in their room, the closet in our fifth wheel is big enough to store all of our clothes and essentially turned the primary closet into a family closet—making laundry days a breeze.

   

2. A Private Bathroom

   The bathroom in our old motorhome was a walkthrough, meaning to get to the kids’ bedroom you’d have to walk through the bathroom. This became a nuisance, particularly when the kids’ bedtime routine came to a halt because of family members taking showers too late. 

   In our fifth wheel, the bathroom is a separate room off the hallway and allows everyone the space and privacy they need to get ready morning and night. 

3. A Larger Kitchen

   Our Class A, though well equipped with all the necessities, was lacking countertop space. That’s not the case in our fifth-weel. I now have plenty of countertop space to prepare food for the family. Though only three feet longer than our Class A, the new layout in the fifth wheel feels more like a tiny home and makes all the difference.

   Our fifth wheel even has an island, and I often find myself preparing lunch there while still supervising the kids finishing up school at the dining table. Our youngest will play close to me in the bunk room or on the living room floor, which brings me to point four below.

   

4. A Larger Living Room

   Fifth wheels often have multiple slide-outs that can completely transform their space. The fifth wheel we bought had two slight outs which allows for our whole family of six to be comfortable.  

   

5. The Back Patio

   The main feature that sets our fifth wheel, the KZ Durango Gold 382mbq, apart from other mid-bunk towable RVs is that we have a back patio despite the fact our RV is not a toy hauler.

   Our living room extends sideways with a slide out, and to the back onto the patio with a set of sliding glass doors. It feels like having an additional room out there. All our kids can play out there safely, even our two-year-old. The back patio is what immediately sold me on this particular model.

   

6. A Separate Tow Vehicle

   There were definitely some benefits when it came to driving our Class A motorhome. I truly enjoyed how quickly I was able to learn to drive the motorhome when we had it. Yes, it was long and scary at first, but once you get some miles in, it can be so much fun. 

   It was also convenient to have access to our home on wheels at all times, like when we had to park in the rain. It was convenient to be able to access the bathrooms without having to get out of a vehicle and potentially get drenched. 

   On the other hand, having a separate tow vehicle means that when the RV or truck needs repairs, you can drop one off and retain access to the other. 

   Over the years of RVing, our neighbors have always been quick to help us. Now that we own a truck, we get to pay it forward by using our vehicle to lend a helping hand, whether that be to help park their fifth wheel or even grab them a load of firewood.