Full timing rig; the search continues
My family is planning on a full year tour of the states in a few years. Original plan was to use our current rig, but plans have changed; truck and fiver are gone, which opens up a motorhome purchase....
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Maintenance will be an issue, as most parks tend to frown on changing oil and other fluids in the sites. :h :B Having dealt with this CW for maintenance, I can say Ibroadin is on the money, if not a little low, for prices (gasser oil change was almost $100, but that also included a full mechanical inspection and tire rotation). In comparison, Dodge wanted $120 to change the oil in my ram (12qts + filter) and that's just for the oil and filter (no other services provided). However, a couple of local big rig shops have special RV pricing for the service; it's all a matter of investigation to find the best deal.
Privacy is the last concern; the kids needs someplace to sleep, eat and keep their stuff. This is similar to being deployed on USS Whatever (did it for 20 years); we're all stuck in one place, and have to deal with the close quarters. We'll either be able to cope, or look like a Simpsons episode where Homer chokes out Bart. :W
Price for a new coach is a loosing proposition; only true wealth can afford that kind of depreciation and payment for the loan term. Not saying I haven't thought about it, or drooled over one. However, we're not 100% about anything over the next 20 years, but have narrowed down our choice to a pusher; we're going to be pulling an Enclave sized vehicle, and that's too heavy to be taxing a gasser anything. The next issue will be finding the right floor plan and cost. Thankfully, we have time; we rushed into our TH fiver and have regretted it since.
Privacy is the last concern; the kids needs someplace to sleep, eat and keep their stuff. This is similar to being deployed on USS Whatever (did it for 20 years); we're all stuck in one place, and have to deal with the close quarters. We'll either be able to cope, or look like a Simpsons episode where Homer chokes out Bart. :W
Price for a new coach is a loosing proposition; only true wealth can afford that kind of depreciation and payment for the loan term. Not saying I haven't thought about it, or drooled over one. However, we're not 100% about anything over the next 20 years, but have narrowed down our choice to a pusher; we're going to be pulling an Enclave sized vehicle, and that's too heavy to be taxing a gasser anything. The next issue will be finding the right floor plan and cost. Thankfully, we have time; we rushed into our TH fiver and have regretted it since.
