Some advice for a newbie RV'er
Hi, I am very new to the RV lifestyle. I want to purchase my first RV to travel with my wife and kid without breaking the bank and limited by 23 ft in-house parking. I am looking at a 2003 Coachmen...
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Is the 2003 Coachman going to be paid for in cash? No financing? Can you afford to repair things afterwards? It will be a gamble no matter what. Are you capable of doing repairs yourself and save money? Do you have the time and feel ok if you break down somewhere and might not be able to go anywhere for a couple days? The reason I ask these type of questions is because my answer to them all was no...lol
I'm not a mechanically inclined person. I can do some things and I learn more and more as time goes by, but I don't wanna take that risk. I have a kid as well and I don't want to be put in a predictament that could end up being dangerous. I also have limited time off, so a delay for me would be a big problem. Still could happen, but I would like to at least try to avoid it right off the bat. Another reason for us choosing new is sanitation reasons. We don't buy used furniture. I wouldn't buy a used mattress to sleep on. Or I guess I should actually say we can afford to not have to do that. Nothing against those who can only afford things that way. I like having a warranty. I like having peace of mind. If I'm worried on a trip that something might break, then I will not enjoy the trip at all. I will constantly be watching it and not the scenery.
I'm not a mechanically inclined person. I can do some things and I learn more and more as time goes by, but I don't wanna take that risk. I have a kid as well and I don't want to be put in a predictament that could end up being dangerous. I also have limited time off, so a delay for me would be a big problem. Still could happen, but I would like to at least try to avoid it right off the bat. Another reason for us choosing new is sanitation reasons. We don't buy used furniture. I wouldn't buy a used mattress to sleep on. Or I guess I should actually say we can afford to not have to do that. Nothing against those who can only afford things that way. I like having a warranty. I like having peace of mind. If I'm worried on a trip that something might break, then I will not enjoy the trip at all. I will constantly be watching it and not the scenery.
