Travato vs. used Leisure Travel?
I currently live full time in a 24ft Class C. I've decided to buy a Class B as my next home, and need inputs to choose between Travato 59G and used LT vans such as this 2006 Free Spirit http://www.rv...
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I would think long and hard about what you are looking for in an RV for full-timing.
The LTV are very nice RV's. I considered a Libero, but ultimately thought it was too big for my uses.
As you can tell from my posts, I've been trying to right-size my gear to fit into such a small RV as the Travato is. But I'm a weekender - maybe a 2 week trip at most. There are definitely quirks to work around with this van- especially the water heater. It's probably not a problem if you are going to campgrounds - but if you are stealthing or boon-docking, it may be an issue.
The flip down bed really makes the Travato. I'm sure they will come up with other floor plans down the road. As far as you comment on resale - that is a crap-shoot. If they sell well, then it may be pretty good. If they don't then I think you are right. Too early to tell.
I doubt I'd select a Travato for full timing. If you are planning most of your time "off-grid", you really need bigger tanks and also some outside storage.
Also, for the price difference, I think I"d put up with a bit of hassle to make the deal. $30k difference will pay a lot of living expense.
Good luck in whatever you decide!
The LTV are very nice RV's. I considered a Libero, but ultimately thought it was too big for my uses.
As you can tell from my posts, I've been trying to right-size my gear to fit into such a small RV as the Travato is. But I'm a weekender - maybe a 2 week trip at most. There are definitely quirks to work around with this van- especially the water heater. It's probably not a problem if you are going to campgrounds - but if you are stealthing or boon-docking, it may be an issue.
The flip down bed really makes the Travato. I'm sure they will come up with other floor plans down the road. As far as you comment on resale - that is a crap-shoot. If they sell well, then it may be pretty good. If they don't then I think you are right. Too early to tell.
I doubt I'd select a Travato for full timing. If you are planning most of your time "off-grid", you really need bigger tanks and also some outside storage.
Also, for the price difference, I think I"d put up with a bit of hassle to make the deal. $30k difference will pay a lot of living expense.
Good luck in whatever you decide!
