Manufacturers or Models for full-timing.

full timer needs washer/dryer

In 4 years (2018) if you want a 5-10 yr RV then you'll be looking at a 2008 to 2013 model so start looking at those now to see what you want to zero in on.

I never mentioned what my budget was. I am looking to buy used in about 3 or 4 years. Currently looking to spend no more than 50K. That may go up a little if I'm not finding what I want.

prism wrote:

7 years is not written in stone at all even if you personally think it is and this guys spending 11K here NOT 111K or 211K like your making it sound????

Are you referring to the OP about the 11k? I don't think he ever mentioned a figure on what he wants to spend.:h

RVER wrote:
Well, I would NOT get a rig with a tag axle(two rear axles) because when you travel it much more for that extra axle on toll roads. Some poorly made rigs under 38 ft need the tag axle to hold the weight that the frame is not strong enough so they put it on a tag axle. YES you need tag axles on some bigger diesel pushers but I would not buy one of them either. IF you are going to live in the rig, you want a rig of GREAT construction, d0uble pane glass all around, extra insulation etc. In florida you need it to keep the rig cooler in summer. You would want 50 amp service if at all possible so you can run two a/c units at same time and hot water heater as well. Make sure your tires are less than 5 years old when you buy the rig since when it gets to 7 years you need new tires. Read the DOT numbers on the tire and the last 4 numbers will be the week and year the tire was manufactured. ex 1710 would be 17th week of 2010. IF there are only 3 numbers on the tires, that would mean they were manufactured before the year 2000. Rubber rot or not, new every 7 years, and RV tires are not cheap, can be $500 or more a tire. There are books written about full timing and how to budget for it, what it costs etc.

7 years is not written in stone at all even if you personally think it is and this guys spending 11K here NOT 111K or 211K like your making it sound????

Well, I would NOT get a rig with a tag axle(two rear axles) because when you travel it much more for that extra axle on toll roads. Some poorly made rigs under 38 ft need the tag axle to hold the weight that the frame is not strong enough so they put it on a tag axle. YES you need tag axles on some bigger diesel pushers but I would not buy one of them either. IF you are going to live in the rig, you want a rig of GREAT construction, d0uble pane glass all around, extra insulation etc. In florida you need it to keep the rig cooler in summer. You would want 50 amp service if at all possible so you can run two a/c units at same time and hot water heater as well. Make sure your tires are less than 5 years old when you buy the rig since when it gets to 7 years you need new tires. Read the DOT numbers on the tire and the last 4 numbers will be the week and year the tire was manufactured. ex 1710 would be 17th week of 2010. IF there are only 3 numbers on the tires, that would mean they were manufactured before the year 2000. Rubber rot or not, new every 7 years, and RV tires are not cheap, can be $500 or more a tire. There are books written about full timing and how to budget for it, what it costs etc.

rollindowntheroad wrote:
I have been researching Class A's for when I retire to full time in. People have said that there are some built for full timing, but then don't say which ones. So, are there manufacturers or models that are built more full timing rather than just vacationing in? If, so please let me know. I want gas rather than a DP. I am not planning on traveling that much. Will be buying a used one.

It is just myself so I am thinking around a 35' would be fine for me. I live in Florida and plan on staying there, moving maybe every 3 months or so. Any recommendations?

OK – you plan on Retiring in say 10 years? So you will likely have plenty of time to decide, probably 10 to 15 times so the good thing is you are not in a hurry and most of the decisions you make today you will change tomorrow. You prefer a class A but want gas. You would like it somewhere between 33- 40 feet. (usually if you go over 37’ you need to be looking at a diesel) You would like a Class A to Fulltime in but not to travel out of Florida? You want to buy something with experience (used). How am I doing? If I were you I’d pick a price range and see what you could get today. If I were to make the recommendation it would be for a 37’ Trop-I-Cal , gas, two slides, well built, large as you can get in gas, has everything and right now you can pick them up for a good price. Fiberglass body, fiberglass roof, two slide outs, good floor plan, only issue they had was if the particle board ever got wet—if it did you just replaced it

2000 with Booth

1999 with Table and Flooring

Or maybe a 35 diesel - 35' Diesel

The thing that makes these full time is the driver and the care that is taken of the coach – I’ve see some 30+ year old coaches that looked great and functioned fine as full time, I’ve also seen three year old Coaches that looked like they were just rode hard and put away wet, and they were just terrible.

Have you thought about a trailer? Maybe a 5th wheel? Just kidding!

BOL, in your search

Almost forgot the BEST info yet!

RVER wrote:
Oh I am sure it is very nice but the weight driving around and the possibility of problems stops me in my tracks just as slide outs that are the length of the rig(1 long slide out) too heavy for the rails and they do have lots of problems. Saw a Thor yesterday that had two slides, one on the passenger side when from about 6 inches from front door, all the way back to back or rig so living room, kitchen, and bedroom was on one slide, on the other side were two slideouts, one in living room and the other in bedroom. The interior was HUGE, beautiful BUT I would not buy it, just too heavy for my taste. I do agree that to live in a rig, one must have room. IF you live in the rig and do not travel and do not open and close the slide outs but once or twice a year then YES I would do it but not if I am driving it a lot which one would assume one is doing given you have the motor to do just that.

I will confess I do not like these new super long slides at all and two If I was moving camp every week or two then I would reconsider 4 slides BUT it tough to buy a almost new DP without 3-4 slides in fact I doubt you can

FWIW. I am single and live in a 2005 32W Bounder FT and am as happy as a clam. It has many residential features. Good luck.

Oh I am sure it is very nice but the weight driving around and the possibility of problems stops me in my tracks just as slide outs that are the length of the rig(1 long slide out) too heavy for the rails and they do have lots of problems. Saw a Thor yesterday that had two slides, one on the passenger side when from about 6 inches from front door, all the way back to back or rig so living room, kitchen, and bedroom was on one slide, on the other side were two slideouts, one in living room and the other in bedroom. The interior was HUGE, beautiful BUT I would not buy it, just too heavy for my taste. I do agree that to live in a rig, one must have room. IF you live in the rig and do not travel and do not open and close the slide outs but once or twice a year then YES I would do it but not if I am driving it a lot which one would assume one is doing given you have the motor to do just that.