mjphelan wrote:
Hello Forum, I am a first time buyer or soon to be of a class A motorhome.
What a daunting process.
I have owned travel trailers before 30 years ago.
My wife and I were going to buy another sailboat but have decided to motor home for a few years first, then resume our circumnavigation.
We live in Sacramento and are thinking of purchasing a used Newmar, Tiffin, Beaver or Monaco with a tag axle.
Our home has a fairly steep driveway, one reason for the tag. We still might have to ramp the tires to avoid bottoming out.
My question to this forum is WHAT NOT TO DO?
Any bone head mistakes a first timer might make?
Regards Mark
Well, you asked "What not to do?" I think that list will be comprehensive. I'm in the Sacto area myself. When I bought my coach, I hired a guy named Jonathan Echols from Echols Mobile RV repair to do an independent pre-purchase exam. Best money I ever spent. Good luck with your search.