Few questions from the future RV-er
I am a truck driver, planning to retire in about two, or three years. I know I'll miss my driving, so I am thinking about buying an RV, preferably class B, or small class C type. However I don't know ...
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Think about:
What kind of travel do you plan? Full-time or part-time? Scenic trips or staying in one place? Hooked up to utilities or on your own for utilities?
How many people and animals will travel with you?
Where will you keep the RV when not traveling? Neighborhood parking restrictions? Storage yard costs?
Will your chosen rig fit your body comfortably? Are you tall, short, wide, etc? Do you fit into the toilet/shower area?
Who will service your rig? Engine/drive train stuff often has to go to one place and RV features to another. Are these service centers located near you?
Will you be on pavement or off? You mention 4WD. Some people use their 4WD for boat ramps or to get out of their slippery driveways at home and some want to go out there and explore. A 4WD RV is NOT a rock crawler, and often will not fit into those off-road places seen in photos. You can do expensive damage to your RV by taking it where it ought not go. I say this as a person who has driven a 4WD RV for 29 years. And yes, I still love my 4WD RV.
etc etc. You get the idea. Know the features you need or want. Study the specs. Be cautious about believing what salespersons tell you.
THERE IS NO PERFECT RV. Choose one that meets most of your needs, get out there, and enjoy it!
What kind of travel do you plan? Full-time or part-time? Scenic trips or staying in one place? Hooked up to utilities or on your own for utilities?
How many people and animals will travel with you?
Where will you keep the RV when not traveling? Neighborhood parking restrictions? Storage yard costs?
Will your chosen rig fit your body comfortably? Are you tall, short, wide, etc? Do you fit into the toilet/shower area?
Who will service your rig? Engine/drive train stuff often has to go to one place and RV features to another. Are these service centers located near you?
Will you be on pavement or off? You mention 4WD. Some people use their 4WD for boat ramps or to get out of their slippery driveways at home and some want to go out there and explore. A 4WD RV is NOT a rock crawler, and often will not fit into those off-road places seen in photos. You can do expensive damage to your RV by taking it where it ought not go. I say this as a person who has driven a 4WD RV for 29 years. And yes, I still love my 4WD RV.
etc etc. You get the idea. Know the features you need or want. Study the specs. Be cautious about believing what salespersons tell you.
THERE IS NO PERFECT RV. Choose one that meets most of your needs, get out there, and enjoy it!
