New to RVs.....A Few Newbie Questions
Hello! I'm retired Navy (23 years) and getting ready to retire from my second career (Civil Service). My name is Mark. I'm going to purchase a fifth wheel and towing truck in the next six month...
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When you purchase a new truck say 60k regardless of Dodge, Ford, you can expect at least 2 + maybe 5 + years of driving without any mechanical issues. Zero. When you purchase a new RV regardless of price 25K or 95K do not be surprised if you have issues on your first trip. More than compared to a new vehicle.
I would suggest taking the RV not too far away, test everything out, AC, Water hookups, appliances, lights. Not trying to be negative but high price does not seem to prevent issues. Take a small trip for a few days to break it in before setting off and find halfway to Oregon you encounter a major issue on the road. 90 degrees and the AC ***** out.
In an ideal world paying 60k+ there should be zero issues but in the RV world they are not the same as buying a 60k+ truck.
Some will disagree with me but I have lost count the number of people who purchased RV (5th wheel, travel trailer) and had issues. Just my own opinion. I rather find a major fault local to home to resolve than mid way on a long distance journey.
I would suggest taking the RV not too far away, test everything out, AC, Water hookups, appliances, lights. Not trying to be negative but high price does not seem to prevent issues. Take a small trip for a few days to break it in before setting off and find halfway to Oregon you encounter a major issue on the road. 90 degrees and the AC ***** out.
In an ideal world paying 60k+ there should be zero issues but in the RV world they are not the same as buying a 60k+ truck.
Some will disagree with me but I have lost count the number of people who purchased RV (5th wheel, travel trailer) and had issues. Just my own opinion. I rather find a major fault local to home to resolve than mid way on a long distance journey.
