My family is looking for a new class A motor home however we know nothing about the lifestyle. I have two kids, 12 and 8, and we will be doing most of our traveling during the summer. Our price range is $50k. any suggestions on coaches or advice on what features to look for would be greatly appreciated.

Finding a Class A with bunk beds would be optimum for your needs. However, the bunks may not be a deal breaker. You will likely find plenty of used coaches in your price range. If you plan to tow a vehicle with the Class A check the towing capacity for the coach and the hitch.Also remember that if $50K is all you can allocate you will likely have additional costs for possible tire replacement, minor repairs and equipping a vehicle for towing.I hope you can find a nice coach so you can enjoy the RV lifestyle.

I just traded off my 1999 winnebago chieftain, top of the line gasser at the time, two slides, 12 cu ft refer with icemaker, 25,000? miles, upgraded cabinetry, etc. and they were asking $35,000 but I am sure they would take $27-30 for it. add 10,000 for new tires, and expendables and it would make a fine coach for your money.Oh and of course it had a fiberglass roof, not rubber.bumpy

Personally, I'd really want bunks rather than having to make / take down the sofa and / or dinette every night and also it lets adults stay up in the main living area when the kids are put to bed. In your budget, you should be able to find a used gas motor home with bunks. You could also look for a floorplan where you could add bunks.

In my opinion, DO NOT get anything without bunks. Units with bunks are hard to find but, they are out there.Yes, you can use the booth or jack knife sofa for sleeping. However, set up/take down gets real old real quick....trust me.Maybe consider a Class C? Many of them have a bunk over the drivers area. Look at everything before you decide, and don't be in a hurry to buy.Good luck and have fun with your search.

Look at a lot of units both new and used to get a feel for the market and what you want in regards to features. Think about if you are bringing a vehicle with you when traveling and what would be better for you 4 wheels down or tow dolly. The reason I say this is you can negotiate with the dealer for a better deal on these setups if using a dealer at the time of your MH purchase. Don't overlook new if you can find something that has been sitting for awhile that the dealer needs to move. We have bunks and really like that feature for grandkids. Best of luck. lot of good information on the forum!

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michelb
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
Personally, I'd really want bunks rather than having to make / take down the sofa and / or dinette every night and also it lets adults stay up in the main living area when the kids are put to bed.

In your budget, you should be able to find a used gas motor home with bunks. You could also look for a floorplan where you could add bunks.
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
I just traded off my 1999 winnebago chieftain, top of the line gasser at the time, two slides, 12 cu ft refer with icemaker, 25,000? miles, upgraded cabinetry, etc. and they were asking $35,000 but I am sure they would take $27-30 for it. add 10,000 for new tires, and expendables and it would make a fine coach for your money.
Oh and of course it had a fiberglass roof, not rubber.
bumpy
randco
Explorer
Jun 26, 2013
Finding a Class A with bunk beds would be optimum for your needs. However, the bunks may not be a deal breaker. You will likely find plenty of used coaches in your price range. If you plan to tow a vehicle with the Class A check the towing capacity for the coach and the hitch.

Also remember that if $50K is all you can allocate you will likely have additional costs for possible tire replacement, minor repairs and equipping a vehicle for towing.

I hope you can find a nice coach so you can enjoy the RV lifestyle.

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