Important: Make sure that whatever you buy has correct tires no more than a couple of years old by date codes on tires, that brake fluid has been changed and brakes are serviced and in good working condition, engine cooling system including water pump, belts and hoses is in good shape. The converter/charger and house batteries must be in good shape to operate your appliances. Roof air and dash air conditioners, fridges, water heater, fresh water pump, awning, and RV generators are all expensive to have repaired/replaced and last about ten years. An older RV that looks good can become a "money pit" , once you get it home, that needs a lot of expensive and time consuming repairs before you can trust it for long distance trips with all essential comfort features working.
If you don't have RV repair and maintenance skills,and want to take off on a trip right away, better to buy a 3-4 year old RV with everything working properly.An RV is a truck full of 12 volt and 120 volt AC electrical and propane-operated appliances and devices that require maintenance. A "practice camping trip" at a nearby RV park will help get you familiar with connecting to electrical and water, operating dumping holding tanks, awning, appliances, etc.
Other campers will help if you need it. RV'ing is an involved hobby!!!
