Many times we get asked: "Can I use a Class A motorhome for my mobile tour?" And of course, the answer is a definitive...maybe.
Class “A” motorhomes have many advantages over a 53' mobile environment. Since they are self-contained, they are smaller and more nimble; they can park in many places a larger tour might not fit. They can be highly customized and offer surprisingly roomy interior enlargement with slides. They can be less expensive, especially in the short run to operate. And, most importantly it seems, a commercial driver’s license is not necessary to operate a motorhome.
But there are myriad reasons why a 53’ custom environment can be a better fit for your needs.
A 53’ tractor-trailer combination is designed and built for long-haul running. It’s nothing for a 53’ mobile tour to cross from coast to coast over a several day period. If a breakdown occurs, a replacement tractor can be easily introduced; motorhomes with internalized engine and drivetrains are out of action. And those same mechanical components take up valuable selling space onboard the tour. Not so with the 53’ custom transport. All space in the customized transport is devoted to enhancing your brand. Even components like HVAC and restroom facilities are built to withstand more use and strain. A 53’ custom transport with the right AC can sit in the Mojave desert and keep it’s occupants icy cold. The cost to run a 53’ tour in the long run are typically less when all factors of upkeep, maintenance and operation are accounted for. Yes, a professional driver is needed. But isn’t that what your tour and your brand deserves?
So, depending on the application, a Class “A” motorhome might make perfect sense. Used within a short radius, local application like a bookmobile or blood donation vehicle, these can be ideal. If ingress/egress is not an issue - especially ADA compliance - and numbers of visitors is not critical, this can be a perfect solution.
Yes, we do get asked: "Can I use a Class "A" motorhome for my mobile tour?"
But we also often get asked: “Can I retire my Class “A” motorhome and upgrade to a tour that will be less headaches for me?”
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