Toyota motor homes
We need to consider downsizing and simplifying from a 30 ft. Class C towing a car to a much smaller unit and not towing. Discovering the older Toyota truck motorhomes. Seems like one would work; exce...
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rjstractor wrote:Chum lee wrote:
IMO, you might want to take a look at a low miles Rialta Class B motorhome on a VW chassis in the 1995-2000 year range. Small engine, yes, 22' long but much better design than the Toyota and less than $30,000.
Chum lee
I'm a VW guy, and the thought of maintaining a 25 year old VR6 powered Eurovan chassis hauling a motorhome around makes my wallet shudder!
Yep, me too! Over the years I've owned/driven/repaired/maintained multiple VW's(air cooled water cooled), Audi's, BMW's, Mercedes, etc.
IMO, if you aren't handy (good mechanical skills), have lots of special tools (or good work arounds) and don't have a good source for OEM parts, (not the dealer) a place to work, buying an older German car/truck/motorhome WILL eat you alive. That said, I still like older German vehicles. I don't know why, but, I do. There is a HUGE support network out there. (once supported by people like me) On the other hand, if you are the standard retail buyer, it's not for you.
A Rialta is an option. Probably a poor one for most people, BUT, it is an option. I'm with the shorter (19'-24') E350 Class C gang on this one but the OP specifically said they don't want that. Everybody gets to paint their own corner.
Chum lee
