2014 Coachmen Pursuit 31B - Thoughts?
Have looked at this rig a couple of times now and really liked it. Got the home equity loan going and should get the $$ next week. Since then we have had some cold feet. It is still available as of ri...
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Owinsmom,
If I may ask, why do you want to stay under 30'? If you're really going to be doing a lot of long distance travelling, I'd recommend something in the 34'-36' range. The extra space provided will be tremendous, not only for living space, but storage space as well.
The shorter units often have handling issues due to a low (wheelbase/overall length) ratio. Not all of them, but many. Plus, if you open up your sights to include a longer unit, A LOT more floorplans and options open up for you.
In terms of driving, there really isn't that much difference between driving a 30' and a 36' rig. They're generally MUCH easier to drive & maneuver than a towing a trailer.
As for the "looking for months", don't feel pressured. Do lots of research. We researched for about 2 years before we settled on our rig. We started looking at small hybrids to tow behind our Odyssey, and ultimately figured out the best match for us was a 36' class A towing the Odyssey behind. But it took lots of reading, and asking questions on these forums to nail down what would work best for us. Now going on our 14th season in the rig, we're still very happy with our choice. Not saying it'll take you 2 years to find a good match, but there is a lot to be said for taking your time. Use RVTrader.com to see what's out there. Open your search to include several hundred miles away, if necessary. If for no other reason, to help get a good sense of what's out there and what folks are asking.
By the way, I believe Rexhall mohos were pretty nice units. BUT, when looking for used rigs, the care & maintenance they received is often more important than how well built they were when they were new.
Good Luck in your search,
~Rick
If I may ask, why do you want to stay under 30'? If you're really going to be doing a lot of long distance travelling, I'd recommend something in the 34'-36' range. The extra space provided will be tremendous, not only for living space, but storage space as well.
The shorter units often have handling issues due to a low (wheelbase/overall length) ratio. Not all of them, but many. Plus, if you open up your sights to include a longer unit, A LOT more floorplans and options open up for you.
In terms of driving, there really isn't that much difference between driving a 30' and a 36' rig. They're generally MUCH easier to drive & maneuver than a towing a trailer.
As for the "looking for months", don't feel pressured. Do lots of research. We researched for about 2 years before we settled on our rig. We started looking at small hybrids to tow behind our Odyssey, and ultimately figured out the best match for us was a 36' class A towing the Odyssey behind. But it took lots of reading, and asking questions on these forums to nail down what would work best for us. Now going on our 14th season in the rig, we're still very happy with our choice. Not saying it'll take you 2 years to find a good match, but there is a lot to be said for taking your time. Use RVTrader.com to see what's out there. Open your search to include several hundred miles away, if necessary. If for no other reason, to help get a good sense of what's out there and what folks are asking.
By the way, I believe Rexhall mohos were pretty nice units. BUT, when looking for used rigs, the care & maintenance they received is often more important than how well built they were when they were new.
Good Luck in your search,
~Rick
