What Do You Do When Your Home Is In The Shop?
I'm weighing the choice between a motorhome or a trailer for a full-time home. One difference that I have seen noted is that when a motorhome needs mechanical work and has to go into the shop for rep...
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We full-timed for 16 years and was never stranded because of breakdowns.
When we needed servicing we made an appointment, showed up on the afternoon before. In the meantime, they had ordered any parts which they thought were needed. They picked up the motorhome early morning and took it into the bay. Most of the time it was finished that day or definitely the next. We were always asked to give them a call or they'd call us to let us know the progress. They always let us spend the night in it - most of the time with electric. If they know you're a full-timer they'll get it done - motorhome or trailer. We never spent more that two days at a shop.
During the day while they worked on it we'd pack a cooler, goodies, lawn chairs, lawn blanket, computer, any stray cash or important papers, and head out for a day of exploring the new area. We'd drive the towed vehicle to scenic areas or just the local park under a shade tree and read.
Sometimes we go to a museum, movie, shopping, etc. It's easy to kill a day.
There should be no worries with repairs - unless it's a major engine overall, etc.
Also, don't think by buying a new or couple year old RV will get you off the hook for repairs. Buying an older one usually has the kinks worked out. :) Before you buy have it checked out thoroughly. Every motorhome needs oil changes, etc. so expect that.
When we needed servicing we made an appointment, showed up on the afternoon before. In the meantime, they had ordered any parts which they thought were needed. They picked up the motorhome early morning and took it into the bay. Most of the time it was finished that day or definitely the next. We were always asked to give them a call or they'd call us to let us know the progress. They always let us spend the night in it - most of the time with electric. If they know you're a full-timer they'll get it done - motorhome or trailer. We never spent more that two days at a shop.
During the day while they worked on it we'd pack a cooler, goodies, lawn chairs, lawn blanket, computer, any stray cash or important papers, and head out for a day of exploring the new area. We'd drive the towed vehicle to scenic areas or just the local park under a shade tree and read.
Sometimes we go to a museum, movie, shopping, etc. It's easy to kill a day.
There should be no worries with repairs - unless it's a major engine overall, etc.
Also, don't think by buying a new or couple year old RV will get you off the hook for repairs. Buying an older one usually has the kinks worked out. :) Before you buy have it checked out thoroughly. Every motorhome needs oil changes, etc. so expect that.
