Pitfalls of buying an older C???
I am seriously considering (at some point in the next couple of years) looking for an inexpensive but low mileage small class C. I would be using this to travel on some extended trips either by mysel...
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I know someone with the old Chinook. If you're looking for something simple, they are a good deal. But be prepared to have to say "no, it's not for sale" every time you take it out.
The downside is that they are very small. When you walk in them, you are IN them. :) For a solo person, they are great. For 2 adults they are really tight quarters. 1 adult and 1 child could go either way. The top bunk will work for a small child, but not much more.
As for the mechanical issues, a lot of it is just normal wear and tear (replacing rubber, brakes, etc. that goes along with any vehicle). There are older RVs out there that have been lovingly cared for by their owners and just need a new home. Your "RV outings" just need to fit the condition of the RV you buy - knowing ahead of time what that can potentially mean just makes it easier to make an educated decision.
The downside is that they are very small. When you walk in them, you are IN them. :) For a solo person, they are great. For 2 adults they are really tight quarters. 1 adult and 1 child could go either way. The top bunk will work for a small child, but not much more.
As for the mechanical issues, a lot of it is just normal wear and tear (replacing rubber, brakes, etc. that goes along with any vehicle). There are older RVs out there that have been lovingly cared for by their owners and just need a new home. Your "RV outings" just need to fit the condition of the RV you buy - knowing ahead of time what that can potentially mean just makes it easier to make an educated decision.
