newby to motorhomes

Floor plan, size, features, usage and budget are all part of the equation. The really big dogs drive a million dollar plus DP like a Prevost. Everything else is a step down from there. Whatever you buy depreciation will be a big bite, the more expensive the bigger the bite. Just like cars you can save buying used. But then you may eat some big items like new tires or major repairs. Average RV owner drives less than 6k per year. If you fall into that category then dropping big bucks on a DP may be a budget buster. The new gassers are quieter than they used to be, ride decent and can be had fully loaded and up to 38' for 125 to 150k. A good DP will be 300k plus or minus. Most non RV owners don't know the difference between a big gasser with full body paint vs a DP so the rooty/snooty factor only applies amongst fellow class A owners. Budget and floor plan are probably tops for average income folks. Full timers or fat wallets can justify whatever they want. None are cheap to own and operate. Fuel alone will cost you 40 to 50 cents a mile to drive a class A. And if you finance those payments still come in the mail when the coach is just sitting. Its a nice fantasy but the cost of fun has gone way up over the years. I can own what I want free and clear, but I chose a big gasser loaded with features because I average only 4k miles a year now and only live in it a few weeks. Back when I was younger and traveled all over the country I had a big Montana 5ver and loved it. But that's a whole different story.