Best Used Class A Research Reference

jplante4 wrote:
Although I don't post there anymore, iRV2.com has an extensive owners section that has just about every make and model covered. I read nearly the entire forum when I moved to a DP class A.

X2. There is a lot of good information there posted by the people that own the products

Read on the specific owner's forums. This site has many manufacturers to look through. The 'reference' guide you're talking about gets their information from the manufacturer. They don't test each one.

DrewE wrote:
In my opinion, the condition of a used motorhome is of greater importance than its initial quality.

True up to a point. Once you get past a certain age (I think 20 years is the breakpoint), high-initial-quality is a benefit.

This is true, however in many ways a higher end unit will tend to show less from normal wear, corian counter tops will show less wear from regular use than laminate, the same holds true for solid wood cabinet work and full body paint.

DrewE wrote:
In my opinion, the condition of a used motorhome is of greater importance than its initial quality.

X2. Condition is the important factor with a used RV.
A high end rig that had the snot beat out of it is a bad choice.

In my opinion, the condition of a used motorhome is of greater importance than its initial quality. A well-kept, lower-end motorhome will give better satisfaction than a poorly-kept but initially better one. I'd save the money on the report and put it towards a thorough unbiased inspection (if you don't feel qualified or able to check things out properly yourself).

Although I don't post there anymore, iRV2.com has an extensive owners section that has just about every make and model covered. I read nearly the entire forum when I moved to a DP class A.

Before purchasing our first MH, I use to think that the investment of a reference document was worthwhile. But nothing is better than real up to date and immediate input from the folks on forums like this one. And it's free. You can research and educate yourself on what you would like to see easier and cheaper than paying someone else to do it generically. Pretty much anything RV related from sales to fixes to recommendations can be found for free if you are willing to take the time to educate yourself. A reference guide is not going to be tailored to what you are looking for. You will need to figure that out on your own. It's pretty easy to find the right price, it's pretty easy to find floor plans, heck there are reviews galore of hundreds of various models on you tube. You need to decide what you want out of an RV, what you will use it for, figure out your budget, figure out a floorplan, shop for prices and find your deal. No guide will do that for you and not educating yourself will turn out very costly I promise you.