Interesting questions. Born Frees will do fine on back roads. Do NOT take them anywhere you need short front and rear overhangs, or anywhere that you may drag the chassis as you’ll likely remove your plumbing. They’re not meant for off-roading. I have a 32RQ and I tow a Jeep Rubicon. There will be a significant difference in the rear overhangs of a 22-24-26’ model. I’ve taken my Born Frees many places off the beaten path, but always on roads. I would not attempt Forest Service roads in the back country or across the desert with washes with ANY motorhome unless it’s specifically set up as a 4WD expedition motorhome where the cab can flex independently of the coach. I do have pretty aggressive drive tires on the rear axle and standard steering tires on the front.
If you’re planning on going places in the back country, I’d recommend finding a parking spot for your coach and exploring in a Jeep of some flavor. I had Toyotas FJ’s for years, but the FJ Cruiser cannot be towed four-down. Jeep is the last brand standing in a true body-on-frame 4WD with a transfer case that you can tow 4 down just by shifting the transfer case into neutral.
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