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We are looking to buy our first motorhome. Due to getting into the rv world later in life, we are not starting with a travel trailer and working our way up. Our hope is to start with a used class A. I...
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Oh boy, Rv virgins and going Half T hopefully in a big MH... this should be interesting. I started early (1970) and did work my way up (score1 for starting at the top) and in the process learning a lot...4 DPs in the last 20 years. Last year I sold my 04 42’ Dynasty (to my son) which I’d planned on keeping until I aged out...it is that good a MH . Had to replace with a rig 10 years old or less (dumb 10 year rule where we snowbird) so bought much the same after looking at the new, overpriced junk...-08 HR 45’ Navigator and I’ll have to admit it’s a lot nicer but well out of your budget. A 10-15 year old top of the line rig will not need much updating....I spent $3000 updating my Navigator including new LED TVs, 900W of solar and 2 new front tires. Only the tires were needed.
Do not make the mistake of buying a 36’ DP (like I did) because it’s a myth that 36’ is the max for NP, SP, USFS CGs (you’ll learn the abbreviations). In my not so humble opinion with $60K I’d buy a 40-42’ Monaco Dynasty...the most bang for the buck on the excellent handling RR10S chassis. Even for HT, you need a tag axle coach which will have plenty of CCC...unlike many single rear axle rigs of your vintage.
At the top, read JohnnyT stickies and in the search box at the top is a lot of hidden info...RR10S, CCC You have a lot to learn, but you have plenty of time so do not rush into buying something until you’ve learned a lot and sat for at-least an hour in a lot of rigs and driven a few on various roads.
Do not make the mistake of buying a 36’ DP (like I did) because it’s a myth that 36’ is the max for NP, SP, USFS CGs (you’ll learn the abbreviations). In my not so humble opinion with $60K I’d buy a 40-42’ Monaco Dynasty...the most bang for the buck on the excellent handling RR10S chassis. Even for HT, you need a tag axle coach which will have plenty of CCC...unlike many single rear axle rigs of your vintage.
At the top, read JohnnyT stickies and in the search box at the top is a lot of hidden info...RR10S, CCC You have a lot to learn, but you have plenty of time so do not rush into buying something until you’ve learned a lot and sat for at-least an hour in a lot of rigs and driven a few on various roads.
