Buy new Forest RIver on clearance?
I am looking to buy my first Fifth Wheel for full-time living in Western WA. Budget is up to $30,000 and thought I would probably buy used. But the new 2017 Forest River Wildcat Maxx is now on clearan...
Forum Discussion
Our Outback has opposing slides, with rear living room. Absolutely love it!
We removed some of the stand alone furniture and replaced with a household 3 seater recliner full sofa. I attached wheels and after the slides are out, turn it facing the back full window. It now divides the living room from the kitchen, but being able to sit on the couch and have an almost 360 degree view of the outside is fantastic!
We've never had problems in any campground with the opposing sides and space. We do select our campsites always with reservations, and make sure, with either photos or Google satellite imaging, how the site is arranged. In addition, my trailer is 35 feet long (bumper pull, not a 5er) and my truck is a duly. Trees can be an obstacle just backing into a site. This is why we select carefully. We haven't stayed at National parks, but have driven through several. Looking at the campsites, I found that (If) I could back into the site, the width of parking pad, with surrounding trees would be no problem for our slides. We have seen some pretty creative parking though, where slides and awnings JUST missed a tree. I've done that a few times myself.
One thing you need to consider also, when (and if) you purchase a camper; can you comfortably stay in the camper with all the slides pulled IN. Before you buy, have the slides retracted and then spend an hour inside the camper! If you can not function, you don't want this camper. Please do it. You'll not regret it after you purchase it.
EDIT, another thought:
If it is your intent to purchase an RV for the purpose of selling it in the future and regain your original costs, you are purchasing it for the wrong reason. RV's are money pits. You will NEVER sell your camper for the value YOU think it is worth, even if your camper is only 1 day old.
You purchase a camper for YOU to enjoy it, and no other reason. What value do you place on your own pleasure is what you are willing to pay. Buy for the camper and your own use ...expect NOTHING back out of it in the future. Buy it strictly for your enjoyment and pleasure, and you will have a marvelous relationship with your camper! This is the only way to truly have peace of mind with your camper and justify the expense of the initial cost, upkeep, and the cost of travel and campsites. Any other expectations and your camper will become a burden, and then you'll get angry and hate the thing. Expect NOTHING out of the camper except your own pleasure.
We removed some of the stand alone furniture and replaced with a household 3 seater recliner full sofa. I attached wheels and after the slides are out, turn it facing the back full window. It now divides the living room from the kitchen, but being able to sit on the couch and have an almost 360 degree view of the outside is fantastic!
We've never had problems in any campground with the opposing sides and space. We do select our campsites always with reservations, and make sure, with either photos or Google satellite imaging, how the site is arranged. In addition, my trailer is 35 feet long (bumper pull, not a 5er) and my truck is a duly. Trees can be an obstacle just backing into a site. This is why we select carefully. We haven't stayed at National parks, but have driven through several. Looking at the campsites, I found that (If) I could back into the site, the width of parking pad, with surrounding trees would be no problem for our slides. We have seen some pretty creative parking though, where slides and awnings JUST missed a tree. I've done that a few times myself.
One thing you need to consider also, when (and if) you purchase a camper; can you comfortably stay in the camper with all the slides pulled IN. Before you buy, have the slides retracted and then spend an hour inside the camper! If you can not function, you don't want this camper. Please do it. You'll not regret it after you purchase it.
EDIT, another thought:
If it is your intent to purchase an RV for the purpose of selling it in the future and regain your original costs, you are purchasing it for the wrong reason. RV's are money pits. You will NEVER sell your camper for the value YOU think it is worth, even if your camper is only 1 day old.
You purchase a camper for YOU to enjoy it, and no other reason. What value do you place on your own pleasure is what you are willing to pay. Buy for the camper and your own use ...expect NOTHING back out of it in the future. Buy it strictly for your enjoyment and pleasure, and you will have a marvelous relationship with your camper! This is the only way to truly have peace of mind with your camper and justify the expense of the initial cost, upkeep, and the cost of travel and campsites. Any other expectations and your camper will become a burden, and then you'll get angry and hate the thing. Expect NOTHING out of the camper except your own pleasure.
