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Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Greetings!  I have never drive an RV before however I have driven a 14 ft moving truck from CA to OR.  It was a decent experience albeit some parts were a bit terrifying...like wind gusts.  I definitely learned to go slower and keep right.  I also only had one layer of stuff in the cargo of the moving truck, so it wasn't as weighted in the back as it could have been.

I'm curious how driving a LD compares to driving a moving truck?    I am imagining that with a more weighted vehicle, the gust driving may not be AS bad?  Maybe the difference between the two is night and day.  or not.  So, I ask :) 

We are definitely planning to rent an RV of similar layout before buying a used LD -  to know what we need to know and get a feel for it as we prepare to buy.  We are very interested in the 31 IB models and saw a local model in person last weekend.  SO amazing! 

I would love to rent an actual LD however there are none for rent in our area of the PNW, so far as I have seen.

What say you experienced folk, and, thank you!  :D
In Boldness & Gratitude,
Amy, Sebastian & Merkat ,,,^..^,,,
Future Laze Daze owners:  27?, 31IB or 31TB
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #1 –
Go rent a 27 ft U-Haul.  It's the same chassis as the 27/31 ft models.
We walked thru a 31IB  in 2013, the bed set the hook for us
Joel & Terry Wiley
dog Zeke
2013  31 IB   Orwan   / 2011 CRV Tow'd LWEROVE
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #2 –
I would say very similar to drive but maybe more comfortable.
Steve and Jill, Steve posting
1999 26.5 Mid-Bath
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #3 –
Smaller than you’re looking for, but if you don’t like this one, obviously bigger won’t be better.

Lazy Daze 22
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #4 –
Many E450s, the chassis used by LD, are bought by U-Haul and converted into moving vans.
Rent a longer van and see what you think. If a 14' van was comfortable to drive, you will quickly get used to the longer length of an LD.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #5 –
Not much difference.   Ford says you got max 14,000 pds of gross weight.   Max gross weight of heavy trucks is 80,000 so they will displace more air aka win the battle.    You will be 'pushed' by trucks and car passing you.   The direction of the wind will impact driving.   Side winds are the most interesting ones.   It's all about weight and length.     
I'm can get my 24 ft TK into and out of just about any spot.   You must always like for an 'escape'.   No issues with any legal street.   <smile> problem is not all parking spaces, streets and highways are legal.   You will learn with experience - trust me.   We all have been there.

glen
personal fine art photo stuff
TF Mack | Flickr
It's all good .......
2014 Twin King
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #6 –
My experience has been Laze Daze(1987 MP and a 2003 t/k) drives better and a u-haul truck.  I"ve rented different size u-haul trucks a number of different times.  Lightly loaded or unloaded u-haul trucks the shocks are terrible, make your teeth fall out of your mouth terrible.  Without much weight the wind can also really push the truck around.   Besides that not much difference in parking.

JohnF
PNW
2003 TK
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #7 –
Quote from: Dave Katleman  - 
Smaller than you’re looking for, but if you don’t like this one, obviously bigger won’t be better.

Lazy Daze 22

Ah, they are renting it out again.  It was unavailable for awhile.  I spoke with them.  They are very nice and were happy to share their experiences :)
In Boldness & Gratitude,
Amy, Sebastian & Merkat ,,,^..^,,,
Future Laze Daze owners:  27?, 31IB or 31TB
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #8 –
Thank you for all your input.  I had thought to rent a larger Uhaul to see what the longer length is like.  And we can rent the LD 22 from the family on Outdoorsy just to get the LD experience itself.

WOOT WOO!  Thank you!
In Boldness & Gratitude,
Amy, Sebastian & Merkat ,,,^..^,,,
Future Laze Daze owners:  27?, 31IB or 31TB
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #9 –
This may be of interest:



This may be available to rent in the Seattle area - I found the Listing on CraigList

~Liam

1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags
Re: Driving a Lazy Daze as compared to a moving truck?
Reply #10 –
the Listing-

Lazy Daze RV for rent - Google Search
1998 ~ MB  WanderDaze
previously a 1984 Winnebago itaska- The Road Warrior, before that several VW Buses and before that a 1965 Chrysler Convertible Newport or our 1969 Chrysler La Barron with an ice box and a couple sleeping bags