Buying/shopping advice
Having sold out travel trailer last year to buy a house I am ready to go camping. I'm set on getting an RV this time, since it suits our travel style better. We still have the tow vehicle, but I am cu...
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I hate unfinished threads, so I thought I'd do my good internet deed of the day and finish the story.
Bought a 1990 Tioga (Ford 460) with ~50k miles. It has a few minor issues, but it runs great, the interior is in excellent condition and everything has been well maintained. The previous owner put new tires and got the brakes done a few months prior - receipt for $2k+ in the dash pocket.
I installed a new refrigerator, resealed the roof, replaced the toilet, repaired kitchen faucet. There are a few more issues to work through, but nothing too pressing. I'm into the MH for about $5k total. We've put about 1500 miles on it so far without any major problems other than the seats are lacking lumbar support.
So - good deals are out there. It isn't new or fancy, but it works and it is paid for. I suppose it could go up in smoke on our next trip (another 1k+ miles up to Seattle), but so far we are having a ball.
Thanks again for the help and support.
Bought a 1990 Tioga (Ford 460) with ~50k miles. It has a few minor issues, but it runs great, the interior is in excellent condition and everything has been well maintained. The previous owner put new tires and got the brakes done a few months prior - receipt for $2k+ in the dash pocket.
I installed a new refrigerator, resealed the roof, replaced the toilet, repaired kitchen faucet. There are a few more issues to work through, but nothing too pressing. I'm into the MH for about $5k total. We've put about 1500 miles on it so far without any major problems other than the seats are lacking lumbar support.
So - good deals are out there. It isn't new or fancy, but it works and it is paid for. I suppose it could go up in smoke on our next trip (another 1k+ miles up to Seattle), but so far we are having a ball.
Thanks again for the help and support.
