Buying Strategy (looking for opinions)
Over the last 6 years we have put over 40k miles and 4-500 nights in our travel trailers. We didn't anticipate this much usage when we chose a travel trailer. With our experiences, we want to try a ...
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The first time you decide to stop for the night and it is raining, you will appreciate a Class A. You don't even have to get out of the coach until the rain stops. Just fire up the generator, cook your meals, use your bathroom, all without hooking up to any site utilities.
I would educate yourself on basic maintenance on a gas or diesel engine, depending on which one you chose. Most gas engines will have parts available at an auto parts store whereas most diesels will require you to go to a diesel shop. IN any case, the more stuff you can do, the more money you save. Trust me, things will go wrong during a trip, with either a gas or diesel engine, when you are far away from any mechanic that you trust. If you can at least do minor repairs, and able to evaluate your problem, it can save you a lot of money. Also you will need to purchase a good roadside assistance policy, like Good Sam's or CoachNet. You may want to consider an extended warranty for the first year until all of the bugs are worked out.
Other than that my only suggestion is to pick the floor plan that suits your needs, with the boonedocking equipment that you need. Most all engines and drivetrains will outlast the life of your coach with proper maintenance. You will spend a lot more time camping in the coach than you will driving the coach so make sure that you are comfortable.
I would educate yourself on basic maintenance on a gas or diesel engine, depending on which one you chose. Most gas engines will have parts available at an auto parts store whereas most diesels will require you to go to a diesel shop. IN any case, the more stuff you can do, the more money you save. Trust me, things will go wrong during a trip, with either a gas or diesel engine, when you are far away from any mechanic that you trust. If you can at least do minor repairs, and able to evaluate your problem, it can save you a lot of money. Also you will need to purchase a good roadside assistance policy, like Good Sam's or CoachNet. You may want to consider an extended warranty for the first year until all of the bugs are worked out.
Other than that my only suggestion is to pick the floor plan that suits your needs, with the boonedocking equipment that you need. Most all engines and drivetrains will outlast the life of your coach with proper maintenance. You will spend a lot more time camping in the coach than you will driving the coach so make sure that you are comfortable.
