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Bostonborn
Explorer
Apr 16, 2016

This is my dream

Hello All. This was my dream, up until 2013, when my ulnar nerve blew out on my left arm and everything was put on hold since then. Now it's my dream again, to buy a motor home, and live in it, and see this beautiful country again. I've lived in Canada, and six other states in my lifetime, seeking fame and fortune, chasing the big bucks, as a single man should. Then the big dig of Boston broke out, and I decided to stay put for a while. I'm a little older now (55), I'm basically retired now. Excuse the introduction this way. So any advice on the best floor plan on a Class A Diesel pusher? It's just me and 2 small dogs. I have been looking and doing my homework, as I'm a first time buyer. There's a lot I don't know, with out experience. Any feed back would be greatly appreciated!
Class A
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Apr 16, 2016
    I think your best bet is to attend one of the larg RV shows and walk through many different floor plans until you find one that suits your needs better than any of the others. Choosing a floor plan is very subjective and it is the one thing that you must live with 24/7.
  • Mr_Mark1's avatar
    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    Welcome BB.

    You will have no problem here with people helping you spend your money.

    Renting might be a good start to see what size motorhome that you might want to buy. If you mention a budget and a few more particulars, you will get better answers.

    Visiting a few RV dealers will give you a feel for size and a will show you what slides look like when opened. You might find that you don't want slides. It will also be good if you are somewhat mechanical minded.

    Good luck on your search!
    MM.
  • Bostonborn's avatar
    Bostonborn
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    Yes thanks, I live in Maine now. Very leary on buying my rv here. It's a tourist state. A rowboat is twice the price, great recreational activities here. But harsh winters most of the time, any vehicle takes a beating. I'm definitely going a little further south to buy, when the time comes this fall. I'll be looking at used, proboly in the 60,000$ range.
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    Bostonborn
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    Yes I am very mechanical inclined. I was looking at pic'so of other rv floor plans,there mostly set up for 4 or more people. I could do a little remodeling if need be. That's NP. I'm trying to keep modification down to a minimum. Any reputable sites were first time buyers look in my $ range?
  • Busskipper's avatar
    Busskipper
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    Bostonborn wrote:
    Yes I am very mechanical inclined. I was looking at pic'so of other rv floor plans,there mostly set up for 4 or more people. I could do a little remodeling if need be. That's NP. I'm trying to keep modification down to a minimum. Any reputable sites were first time buyers look in my $ range?


    PPL just to look take your time maybe a gas unit smaller to see it it works. If it's just you and the two bud's you might look into a "B" as a great unit to just drive, really different with just ONE.

    You got the Class "A" thing wrong;
    6-20 for Cocktails
    4 for Dinner (maybe outside a few more)
    but - SLEEPS TWO!!!!!!!!

    Enjoy the search and this is the right site to get your info from.

    BOL,
  • Parallel_Lines's avatar
    Parallel_Lines
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    I'm about your age and just purchased my first motorhome. I bought a good quality older motorhome so that I could learn the ropes. If I like it as much as I think I will I may buy a newer, nicer one someday. Good luck on your adventure.
  • Bzeitham's avatar
    Bzeitham
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    Consider a B+ such as the Concord 275 or 300. A lot of space and easier to handle.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 16, 2016
    Dreams have a way of turning into nightmares. Never ever buy new as a first timer. If that dream does fall apart soon after you could find yourself losing a lot of cash when you try to sell. Besides, very few people make the right choice the first time. You do also know that a MH is the number one most expensive RV there is.
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    Mr_Mark1
    Explorer
    Apr 16, 2016
    donn0128 wrote:
    Dreams have a way of turning into nightmares. Never ever buy new as a first timer. If that dream does fall apart soon after you could find yourself losing a lot of cash when you try to sell. Besides, very few people make the right choice the first time. You do also know that a MH is the number one most expensive RV there is.


    Don, I would never say 'never buy one new' the first time.

    We bought new on the first one. But, we rented three times before purchase. I read everything that I could get my hands on for 3 yrs. I subscribed to Motorhome magazine and the addiction was cemented! LOL!

    I felt very comfortable in making the right decision and felt like I made a good first purchase.

    Kept the first new one for 7.5 yrs. and went new again for the second one.

    MM.

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