Great Thread!
I figured I'd post.
RoadAbode will be "new to us" for 10 years this coming November. I think we purchased from the Company that the "second ever poster" Johnworth914 - use to work for in NJ.
When we got her she had 36k on the odometer. We looked at three models there that day and opted for RoadAbode - a clean rental 2004 Coachman RoadMaster 29'. First thing we bought (with the "gift certificate" the dealer included) was a quilted mattress topper - my wife and I both say we sleep better in RoadAbode than at home. Our two girls have grown up - and grown closer - RVing together. My eldest is 21 - and still wants to go on our family trips! We've been up to Canada, Bar Harbor Maine, and down to Kentucky and plenty of points in-between. We also tow a 2007 Honda Fit now - use to tow a 2002 Honda Accord. A little limited on car choices with the 3500# hitch. (The cars are new-to-us too!)
We've just passed 63,000 miles, and have done plenty of things to make her our own, and only had a few issues - New tires all around in 2008, fixed the entry step two years ago, and did some rear quarter panel work last week. Blogged some of our adventures - link below I think.
So you people who want to do a rental - Just do your homework, read up - a lot - what to look for, and then enjoy the lifestyle!
