Hi all,I'm looking to buying a RV A classSo far, I've decided on 30-34 ft, class A, triton v10, $60k-$75k, min of year 2013What I don't know is brand. What is a good quality and reputable brand? And what are good models as well?Thanks

Fleetwood Southwind 32V is one of the most popular makes and models out there.

For that price you can look at some crossover models new like the forest river FR3 or Thor Ace. Good part is new with warranty and 6 speed trains, bad is they are more entry level in some areas. Depending on what floorplan you want, can get new Georgetown MH for just over your range with a lot more features.If buying only 1-3 years old I have found that many have paid too much or have rolled over upside down trades and want more than you can get new for. For example...Georgetown 364TS brand new with added washer/dryer combo and nearly every option but paint can be had at 95k. You'll find people selling used for much more.

What features will I be missing on the entry level models? What are mid level models do you recommend that I can get less than 15k miles?What is a crossover?

Welcome to the forum.The best advice I can give you is look at everything in your price range.Don't just concentrate on a specific make/model. CONDITION is the important factor when buying a used RV.How will you use the RV? Will you be traveling often or staying in place for long periods? Will you be traveling alone or with a wife/kids? If there are kids involved you probably want something with bunks. Setting up and taking down the couch/dinette every day gets old, real quick.Look at everything, find a floor plan that suits your needs. Don't be in a hurry to buy. There are a lot of good deals available, take your time, you will find something that fits your budget and lifestyle.When you find a unit that interests you, start asking questions on the forum about that model.Enjoy the search and use it as a learning experience. :)

All MHs in the years you are looking at will be built on the same chassis, use the same appliances and accessories . The discriminators would be the storage, full basement storage or the small cut out door storage that you see in Class C's, FW ,grey and black tank storage if you plan on dry camping. Another discriminator is the box construction, but this is harder to get info on as to the materials and process used to bond the side walls together. I like the hung wall concept rather than bonded panels only because they are not laminated so they can't delaminate. Newmar, and Monaco use this method. I would look for units with end caps. I would also look for units with two full pass throughs so you can store bikes, ladders, tables etc inside the MH. Some shorter MH's have only one AC this may be a discriminator depending how and where you camp. I would focus on the features that you want on the MH based on how you plan to use it and the general condition rather than brand, they all have problems. Check for water leakage and maintainance records.

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jlud
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Aug 09, 2016
For that price you can look at some crossover models new like the forest river FR3 or Thor Ace. Good part is new with warranty and 6 speed trains, bad is they are more entry level in some areas. Depending on what floorplan you want, can get new Georgetown MH for just over your range with a lot more features.

If buying only 1-3 years old I have found that many have paid too much or have rolled over upside down trades and want more than you can get new for. For example...Georgetown 364TS brand new with added washer/dryer combo and nearly every option but paint can be had at 95k. You'll find people selling used for much more.
supercub
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Aug 09, 2016
Fleetwood Southwind 32V is one of the most popular makes and models out there.

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