Hi everyone,So we are new to the RV world (no pun intended). We have a B Touring Cruiser which we love. After one year we have decided- we want to be full-timers. But the B+ is a bit small. Our B Touring is probably worth about $26k and would love to buy something in the 30's. So what recommendations for used Class A on a budget? I would be interested in your experience with your MH - what has worked and what has not. What specific models do you like or not like. Older diesel vs newer gas with slide outs? It is just my wife and I. Thanks so very much, Reggie

Reggie, a budget of $26,000 is going to put you in an old diesel coach (late '90's). Nothing wrong with that but a coach in that age range will need a lot of maintenance and/or items are coming to their life's end (TV's, hot water tank, other appliances, etc.). The airbags and other suspension components may need replacement.If that is your budget, a gas coach will put you in the 2005-2007 range. Good luck,MM.

26K wont buy much if your going to be a full timer, you will be upgrading that real soon as well, might as well and move your budget up to $65,000 if you want something nice with 2 slides, older is not always better, finance might also be your best bet, 2 1/2 years ago it cost me $70,000 for a 5 year old class A with 2 slides and a full body paint.Mine is 33 foot long with 2 slides and even that seems small as time goes on but I don't full time..

A 38 or 40 footer would be better for full timing. Might have to rethink your budget. Gas units are adequate but diesels are quieter and offer better ride. Gasers have engine up front. Can be hot and noisy. Diesels mostly in the rear. Call me if you wish.

Mandalay Parr wrote: Gasers have engine up front. Can be hot and noisy. Newer ones don't have the heat issues as the older ones did and the noise issue is a easy fix with sound proofing material that the gas motorhomes don't have when they leave the factory.

timmac wrote:Mandalay Parr wrote: Gasers have engine up front. Can be hot and noisy. Newer ones don't have the heat issues as the older ones did and the noise issue is a easy fix with sound proofing material that the gas motorhomes don't have when they leave the factory.Ok, thanks.

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2gypsies1
Explorer III
Feb 21, 2016
Just to give you an idea on what you could purchase, take a look at this consignment facility:

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/classa/class-a-motorhomes.php
FB_Grateful_Dad
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
I interpreted OP comment of value of the Class B to be a starting point in pricing. If that is correct, then adding another 20k to 30k could net an 03 or 04 DP in the 35' range (Fleetwood Excursion or is it Expedition?) with 1 or 2 slides. Also, this could land any number of newer gassers in the 30' to 35' range with one or two slides. Probably about 08 to 11 models? The main thing is to find a floorplan you both like. Look at RVTrader.com or PPL.com for examples. Find what you like and don't look back.
CWDoc115
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
I traded my Harley Tri Glide (trike) for a Winnebago Adventurer.
DW & I have been FT for 11 months now. The only things & would change is to add slide outs & an extra half bath. Keep looking & your coach will find you. We don't regret the lifestyle change we adopted at all! :B
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
timmac wrote:
Mandalay Parr wrote:

Gasers have engine up front. Can be hot and noisy.

Newer ones don't have the heat issues as the older ones did and the noise issue is a easy fix with sound proofing material that the gas motorhomes don't have when they leave the factory.

Ok, thanks.
timmac
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
Mandalay Parr wrote:

Gasers have engine up front. Can be hot and noisy.

Newer ones don't have the heat issues as the older ones did and the noise issue is a easy fix with sound proofing material that the gas motorhomes don't have when they leave the factory.
Mandalay_Parr
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
A 38 or 40 footer would be better for full timing.
Might have to rethink your budget.
Gas units are adequate but diesels are quieter and offer better ride.
Gasers have engine up front. Can be hot and noisy.
Diesels mostly in the rear.
Call me if you wish.
timmac
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
26K wont buy much if your going to be a full timer, you will be upgrading that real soon as well, might as well and move your budget up to $65,000 if you want something nice with 2 slides, older is not always better, finance might also be your best bet, 2 1/2 years ago it cost me $70,000 for a 5 year old class A with 2 slides and a full body paint.

Mine is 33 foot long with 2 slides and even that seems small as time goes on but I don't full time..
Mr_Mark1
Explorer
Feb 21, 2016
Reggie, a budget of $26,000 is going to put you in an old diesel coach (late '90's). Nothing wrong with that but a coach in that age range will need a lot of maintenance and/or items are coming to their life's end (TV's, hot water tank, other appliances, etc.). The airbags and other suspension components may need replacement.

If that is your budget, a gas coach will put you in the 2005-2007 range.

Good luck,
MM.

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