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not_our_home
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Jul 02, 2015

Advice please

We are a family of 6 and beginning our full time RV adventure. We have the opportunity to buy a an ultra lte travel trailer for about $20,000. brand new, gorgeous, fully warranty, fits us just fine, our SUV can pull it BUT it has about zero storage space. I don't need a lot but I would like a little bit of space for legos, roller blades, and some books. like I said, I don't need much but the travel trailer has only enough space for bodies and needs and no more.
We also have an opportunity to buy a class a RV for the same price. Private sale through a mechanically inclined, trustworthy person, but no warranty,and it is 15 years old. great condition, but 15 years old. It has more storage space for sure and we could tow our suv.
we are going to be living in it full time for about a year. we will be traveling but staying in one place for at lease one month at a time. Please share your thoughts. thank you

12 Replies

  • You'd almost have to make the back of your SUV into your garage.

    Be aware that even if you added a lot of stuff to the RV, would the extra weight really be safe. RVs have a weight carrying limit for a reason.

    If you got the Class A, make sure that you can really tow it. Many vehicles cannot be towed 4-down. Then you'd need a dolly.

    What brands and lengths are these RVs? Is the Class A gas or diesel. How many miles on it?

    Just some things to think about.
  • I'm not familiar with that model but could storage be added anyplace? Some people add a box of some sort to the back bumper.