Trailer or Motorhome? How to Choose the Right RV for Your Adventures

Our 5th wheel at Lake George RV Park on the left & our motorhome just off Rt 10 in Balmoral, TX on the right

Are you stuck choosing between a travel trailer, 5th wheel, or motorhome for your next RV adventure? In Episode 133, I break down the real-world pros and cons of towable RVs versus drivable motorhomes—perfect for anyone new to the RV lifestyle or ready to upgrade.

After 20+ years of RV travel, we’ve owned it all: a 5th wheel, a horse trailer with living quarters, and now a used Class A motorhome. In this video, I walk you through our RV journey, share honest insights, and explain what worked best for different types of trips. I also sprinkle in plenty of video clips and photos from our own rigs to help illustrate the points—and keep things interesting!

Whether you're a full-time RVer, state park camper, history buff, or just planning weekend road trips, this episode is packed with useful tips, practical experience, and a little humor too.

👉 If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Should I get a trailer or a motorhome?” — this is the video for you!

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4 Photos of our 5th wheel and horse trailer

Our truck and horse trailer with living quarters

At Casa Blanca County Park on South Padre Island during our 2021 shake down trip

Our motorhome at Galveston State Park on the Bayside.

Our original mode of travel... a 35 ft Cruiser Yacht on the Hudson River. Of course named Wild Horses.