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Diver4242
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Sep 10, 2014

New Motorhome Recommendations?

I'm getting close to retirement and have a job where I can live pretty much anywhere anyway (just need internet connection and be near an airport) and my wife is going to start travel nursing, so we are looking at options like summers up north (home) and winters in warmer climates while she is doing that.

I should have posted this last week, I meant to, but well sometimes life happens. I'm in Hershey today but only have a few hours this morning to go look at some motorhomes in the big show that is here this week. I have to leave the area around noon, so have from 9-noon. Meant to do a lot of research to prep, but the job got crazy.

So what I'm asking, can anyone recommend models to look at? What we want is something comfortable enough to live in, just the two of us and a small Bishon dog, something that's as fuel efficient as possible given it's a large vehicle, etc. I was looking at models like this a few years ago and remember Winnebago had some smaller, nice class A's, Thor had a very nice one, etc. I can't even remember which manufacturers are the better ones, been out of the game a while but really missing it and looking forward to this. I'll set my notifications up so I know if someone responds here, or email me at billhines with the number four appended to it at gmail dot com. I'll see if I can set up private messages to route to my email as well.

Thanks for any help!

15 Replies

  • Take your time and make sure to buy your second RV, first! :)

    Homes are location, location, location and RVs are floor plan your can live in, no water intrusion, and floor plan.
  • Agree to take your time and look at both motorhomes and fifth wheels for floor plans and storage capacities. Also, consider your transportation needs at your destination(s). Is a large truck what you want as a commuter? And of course what fits your budget.
  • I would recommend at least a 40 foot diesel pusher for comfort and features.
    Definitely get a floor plan you like. That is most important.
    Drive a few. Any of the name brands should be good.
    Decide whether you order one the way you want it or buy off the lot.
    Take your time and do it right. It's a big investment.
  • If you are going to be sitting for a long time in each location a motorhome is not the thing. They are not fuel efficient ever but the tow car is.
  • My advice is, don't be in a hurry to buy. Take your time and look at all options. Find a floor plan that works for you and your wife.
    You will get opinions of what is best.
    In the end, only you can decide what is best for your situation.
    Go to shows and dealer lots, look at new and used to get an idea what is available.
    Enjoy the search and consider it a learning process.