Possible return to RV life

cheeze1 wrote:
Revising my original question, our wish list would be not to go any longer than 25’ because the 23’ Trail Lite we had was very flexible for smaller areas. We strongly prefer a rear bed and at least 1 slide.
Our budget is around $40k.
I do have concern about high mileage vehicles.

When you say "rear bed", which kind do you mean a . . .

SIDE BED



OR

an ISLAND BED

I have to say that the info from those who purchased rentals surprised me. I expected them to be beat.
Revising my original question, our wish list would be not to go any longer than 25’ because the 23’ Trail Lite we had was very flexible for smaller areas. We strongly prefer a rear bed and at least 1 slide.
Our budget is around $40k.
I do have concern about high mileage vehicles.
Thanks again!

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Cruise America is not the only place to buy a Former Rental.

Not everyone thinks high mileage rentals are the way to go.

TechWriter wrote:

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Welcome Back!
Since you have been away you may not have seen a long running THREAD that may be of interest and another avenue to explore,more than 140 members here have done it and were very happy with their decision.

OP wants a RV with a slide. I believe all the used Cruise America Class Cs are slideless.

Cruise America is not the only place to buy a Former Rental.

Here is one example and there are others.

One slide,rear bed and 26Ft pretty close to what the OP was looking for.:B

cheeze1 wrote:
Hi Folks, there’s a < chance> we might be getting another B+ or C. Since I’ve been out of the loop since 2012, I don’t have all my RV resources anymore.
We will be looking for a smaller (up to 25’) one with hopefully 1 slide out, rear bed preferred, but we have to be flexible in the used market.
Lower mileage is a plus.
What are the ‘newer’ websites where we might start looking?

I've been looking for a similar unit for a few months. If you're looking for a rear island bed, then 25' is too small.

Besides RVT, RVTrader, and PPL, also check Craig's list.

Dealer sites are worth a look, but many have "COVID pricing" -- outrageously high.

cheeze1 wrote:
Thanks! I did a quick look at a few new ones and it seems like a 22-25’ Class C is around $80,000?

What's your budget? RVs are VERY pricey right now.

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Welcome Back!
Since you have been away you may not have seen a long running THREAD that may be of interest and another avenue to explore,more than 140 members here have done it and were very happy with their decision.

OP wants a RV with a slide. I believe all the used Cruise America Class Cs are slideless.

Thanks! I did a quick look at a few new ones and it seems like a 22-25’ Class C is around $80,000?

youracman wrote:
Not a "newer" one, Chas .......... but still the gold std for a lot of RVers.

https://www.rvtrader.com

Good luck in the hunt ...... and a welcome return to the RV community.

I fully agree. RVTrader.com is the 'authority'

That being said, I have been looking at prices of used units lately. Seriously, people are pricing their 5 and 6-year old RV's at the same price a new one can be bought for. Yes, the market is hot right now, but be cautious of being lured into it when you can buy a new one (and, YES, they are available) for literally the same price.

Best of luck in your quest!

Welcome Back!

Since you have been away you may not have seen a long running THREAD that may be of interest and another avenue to explore,more than 140 members here have done it and were very happy with their decision.

Good Luck in your quest for that next RV.

Not a "newer" one, Chas .......... but still the gold std for a lot of RVers.

https://www.rvtrader.com

Good luck in the hunt ...... and a welcome return to the RV community.