Advice/input?/Soon to be "full time"
First post, pretty excited. I have been stalking the forum for the better part of a year now. I'd like to say that there is an enormous amount of information here and am very thankful for that. ...
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Hi Tyler,
Welcome to the forums.
I'd recommend you rent for a month before committing to a particular type of RV.
Living in "close quarters" can be a challenge. You might want to try spending a week in your present accommodations where you only use the bathroom and the kitchen.
Buying used can save thousands of dollars, but don't buy anything that has any sign of a water leak. I would not buy new unless I were a seasoned RV'er and was ordering a custom built unit from a quality manufacturer.
Most RV people are a bit different (it is all the fruit cake we eat? *grin*).
If you are buying from a dealer, it would be best to buy in the area where you are going to live, so that any warranty issues can be taken care of.
The tow vehicle looks good--but make sure to upgrade the suspension. Active air bags would be a good place to start. Add a tranny cooler?
My favorite web site for finding places to stay is free and low cost campsites
Welcome to the forums.
I'd recommend you rent for a month before committing to a particular type of RV.
Living in "close quarters" can be a challenge. You might want to try spending a week in your present accommodations where you only use the bathroom and the kitchen.
Buying used can save thousands of dollars, but don't buy anything that has any sign of a water leak. I would not buy new unless I were a seasoned RV'er and was ordering a custom built unit from a quality manufacturer.
Most RV people are a bit different (it is all the fruit cake we eat? *grin*).
If you are buying from a dealer, it would be best to buy in the area where you are going to live, so that any warranty issues can be taken care of.
The tow vehicle looks good--but make sure to upgrade the suspension. Active air bags would be a good place to start. Add a tranny cooler?
My favorite web site for finding places to stay is free and low cost campsites
TylerandBrittany wrote:
The next three years have me in school to finish up a degree. We have been discussing for awhile our plans for those three years.
RVing is something new to both of us, besides a few trips with family members.
I have always been the "buy used" guy, so naturally I am drawn to the used trailers.
We have an 08 F-450
We plan on being in the 5er for 2 months before heading back to Texas
Plan on making the purchase from the San Diego area but not locked into that
There are a few higher quality coaches we have looked at but are not sure we want to spend more than we have discussed. Used or new?
Am I crazy for wanting to do this?!
Thanks for any input.
-Tyler
