Manufacturers or Models for full-timing.

Suggest contacting the RV Consumer Group www.rv.org for their more objective reviews of rigs for full-timing. They believe full-time rigs must have better than average systems and appliances.

There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Newmar, Tiffin, Winnebago, Fleetwood and some Monaco. I would get one with 2 slide outs and make sure it has a walk around queen bed. Aqua Hot or Hydro Hot hydronic heating. A 34' with 2 slides would work. We full time in a 33' Country Coach (DP) with no problems.

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

What you are saying here is that the more expensive units are better constructed using more expensive materials. I do not disagree with this at all. What I am saying is that some manufacturers state in their warranty that the unit is warranted for recreational use only, not full time living. I thought nothing of it until a friend showed me his warranty where it was stated.

I also think you should look at the information put out by the RV Consumer Group.

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prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

What you are saying here is that the more expensive units are better constructed using more expensive materials. I do not disagree with this at all. What I am saying is that some manufacturers state in their warranty that the unit is warranted for recreational use only, not full time living. I thought nothing of it until a friend showed me his warranty where it was stated.

your friend has a 2013 diesel pusher via tiffin or newmar or entegra or winnebego or monaco or thor (one of these)and it says if you live in it full time there is no warrenty?Sorry i do not beleive that

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

What you are saying here is that the more expensive units are better constructed using more expensive materials. I do not disagree with this at all. What I am saying is that some manufacturers state in their warranty that the unit is warranted for recreational use only, not full time living. I thought nothing of it until a friend showed me his warranty where it was stated.

your friend has a 2013 diesel pusher via tiffin or newmar or entegra or winnebego or monaco or thor (one of these)and it says if you live in it full time there is no warrenty?Sorry i do not beleive that

Did I mention brand names? No Did I mention vintage? No

dons2346 wrote:

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

What you are saying here is that the more expensive units are better constructed using more expensive materials. I do not disagree with this at all. What I am saying is that some manufacturers state in their warranty that the unit is warranted for recreational use only, not full time living. I thought nothing of it until a friend showed me his warranty where it was stated.

your friend has a 2013 diesel pusher via tiffin or newmar or entegra or winnebego or monaco or thor (one of these)and it says if you live in it full time there is no warrenty?Sorry i do not beleive that

Did I mention brand names? No Did I mention vintage? No

ok fair enough.I brought up 2013 because it would have warrenty and be reletive to the conversation Seeing as most warrentys are only good for one year and I brought up Diesel pusher because their usually of the best quality to live in full time(my opinion)
OK so what was the year make and model?
iam pretty pretty certain that none of the mentioned manufacturers refuse warrenty if you use the MH for full time use

Ok, back to the OP. Any manufacturer makes units that can be used for full timing. It's less about the brand and more about how you live in it. Floorplan, floorplan, floorplan. Just about every manufacturer also makes some iteration of the same floorplans. This is critical. Pick one you love and find the unit you like best with that floorplan. When looking at units, really spend a lot of time and visualize yourself living in it. Go through the motions of daily routine. Is the seating good for the TV, can you walk around the bed, is the kitchen conducive to cooking full time, do the slides encroach your outdoor living space, is the toilet comfortable (some leave your feet dangling), is the R value vs BTU of AC and heat a good level, dual pane windows, "good" cabinetry and finish, Stove, Refer, HW, What type of roof, etc etc. Most RVs are just that, recreational vehicles and not designed for the rigors of full time abuse. Many however are. Usually the more costly offerings with better finish and equipment. For the full timer this is no different than shopping for a home. Take your time, go to shows, get in and out of as many RV's as you can. ANd spend a lot of time on the critical details. For the casual RVer it's easy to overlook something that they can "live with". You can't because you will be living with it.