UKexpat wrote:
Let me start with the first word that comes to mind >> HELP !!
My wife and I are about to start our first venture into the RV world and calling me a novice would be a compliment. Calling my wife is not recommended.
I have been looking for feedback on buying from a rental company as it was one of my considerations so this forum and these posts are excellent.
Question: From the people that have purchased RV's what's the reduction you may expect from the price they quote? Any feedback would be helpful.
We are looking for a 24' Class C with a rear/corner bed and have seen one at El-Monte in Orlando which looks pretty good. It's a 2008 Fleetwood JAMBOREE 25G
I do not know if that's a good setup or one I should run away from.
Any help will be much appreciated. Or any suggestions on other types of vehicle I should consider would be very helpful. Thanking you in anticipation.
We can'y wait to get on the road and visit the many national parks.
Steve & Lorena
Disclaimer: I didn't buy an ex-rental nor do I have a corner bed model but I'll toss my 2 cents in regardless.
I would suggest that you rent the specific model that you're interested in purchasing to test it (& the RV'ing lifestyle for that matter) out. I say that because it's not totally unusual to hear gripes about corner bed models from people who previously had them. There are 3 main issues that I recall seeing: difficult to make bed, feeling cramped while sleeping, & one person has to climb out over the other person. I'm sure somebody with a corner bed model will reply to my post that it's the best thing since sliced bread. But renting first will ensure it's OK (or not) for you too prior to spending $$$.
Good luck in your search! Keep us posted.
