Looking to spend between 20-50k. any recommendations?

I agree. Buy a high end model that's older. That Prevost is a pretty good deal if EVERYTHING works and it don't need $5000 worth of tires......There are a lot of them around and don't be afraid to offer a lot less than the asking price on any of them.......Someone said not older than 5 years---Really?, My high end DP is over 15 years old and 100,000+ miles and I find none of these "plastic" parts breaking or wearing out.....maybe on a cheap, entry level unit as cheap is just that--CHEAP. And if you worry about what "might" happen in the future you won't do anything--ever.

The most important part of your post is the "itch to drop everything and change my life". I would focus and explore that part more before deciding on what type of rig to buy. We are all in different situations and it's often very difficult to plan anything. I have read posts about people who had to stop driving because of health issues or they dont have sustainable income sources etc.

I have only been a snowbird for 2 years and dang if I myself haven't got a health issue already. It's not terrible but but it may change what we had planned to do.

So when looking at rigs I chose a used fifth wheel and a new truck. I figured if we had trouble with the truck we could still have the 5er in a park and not lose our home. If we have trouble with the 5er or change it we can still drive the truck. If you get a motor home will you also have a towed and the resources to put you in a motel if repairs are needed on the MH? Will you have the resources for major repairs. It's not always as cheap to travel as some think.

I have seen a lot of rigs and talked to several people who end up parked in an rv park because of issues they didn't expect. If it happens to me I'll be parking a non motorized cheap used fifth wheel in a park and just drive the truck or get a new car.

Nothing wrong with getting a motor home but study the big picture before deciding. You may even go with a new or decent truck and a cheap TT. I would surely have a large chunk of money set aside if riding off with older motorized equipment. I would also be the do it yourself type.

In my opinion you cannot bet the quality of an "older" high end Motor Home.

Parts are a little harder to come by but there are a number of salvage yards.

The point though is the parts used in the high end coaches last and you are not repairing them as often as the newer cheaper built motor homes.

Here is an example of a Prevost http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/1988-Prevost-Country-Coach-Mirage-113921482

Hi,

What ever you buy make sure chassis parts are still readily available.

I would not buy something more than about 5 years old. Plastic parts last about ten years. After that they become increasingly brittle.