First, I'm not too good at this so bear with me on this posting for
info or advice. I have visited many web forums and prefer this one.
I am not new to camping. When younger the summer months was most enjoyed and camping at the lake was the highlight. My parents had a
stationary trailer/camper that was on a campground.
I am at the ripe age of 50 and preplanning retirement. I am an OTR
truck driver so therefore I do not have a residence. The motor home
will be my primary/sole residence. When retired I will be in my home
town area (Upstate New York) during the spring thru fall season. In
the winter will be down south (Louisiana, Florida or Texas). I will
not be racking up high miles for all practical purposes. It is my
intention to purchase and have payed for prior to age 62. I will be
working fulltime up to age 55. From this point I will only work part
of the year/seasonal up to age 59 1/2. From this point I will start
drawing on the retirement accounts.
I will be getting a used motor home, however, not sure or can't get sufficient advice on whether to get a Class A or C. Which ever class
I get will most likely be gas powered. I have many questions that
no one seems to want to answer or not sure:
1) What are the maintenence intervals; wheel bearings, AC flush, etc.
2) Owners on a fixed income - which Class is most affordable?
3) What are the rates for maintenence and repairs typical costs for both classes? What are the maintenence intervals on; furnaces, water
heaters, etc,?
4) As a first time buyer - is there a guide or checklist available for the potential buyer of tell-tale signs of abuse or neglect? What
areas on the motor homes are most likely neglected or face wear and
tear due to weather?
5) What is the difference between the Class C that is over 30ft and
a Class A in reference to:
a) living space
b) costs - maintenence, fuel consumption, etc.
c) storage space
d) vehicle towing
