I need some help!!! (deciding on a rv)
Ok so my family and I are taking our first rv trip this summer and we are trying to find an rv to purchase. We thought about renting but the prices we are seeing are in the 5000 plus range and then e...
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Take a look at this site to see what you can buy for how much money:
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/classc/class-c-motorhomes.php
I don't think your planned trip is unrealistic and your thought of buying one over renting is good. Having something to show for your money is a good feeling. Finding that good one is going to take some time and leg work. If it's in good condition then you will have no problem selling it after the trip.... unless of course, you fell in love with the whole traveling deal.
Buying an older one you'll want to have it fully inspected by someone capable of doing so including taking it to Ford or whoever and have the engine, etc. checked out. New tires will probably be a necessity. Don't go by looks. Go by age. Check the date on all the tires and if more than 5 years for a trip of this magnitude, purchase new ones. Water problems will be a major issue. If you see any small water mark in the corners, at the ceiling or at windows, pass it up. Water leaks are hard to trace and you'll surely have rot somewhere. Go up on the roof and repair caulking, if necessary. Check the sides for delamination. Lastly, the appliances should work properly.
If buying through a private party you can judge by how he keeps up his house, yard and car as to how he probably took care of his RV.
I do question though that you said you 'have' a savannah camper. If you have something now, why not save the money and use what you have?
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/classc/class-c-motorhomes.php
I don't think your planned trip is unrealistic and your thought of buying one over renting is good. Having something to show for your money is a good feeling. Finding that good one is going to take some time and leg work. If it's in good condition then you will have no problem selling it after the trip.... unless of course, you fell in love with the whole traveling deal.
Buying an older one you'll want to have it fully inspected by someone capable of doing so including taking it to Ford or whoever and have the engine, etc. checked out. New tires will probably be a necessity. Don't go by looks. Go by age. Check the date on all the tires and if more than 5 years for a trip of this magnitude, purchase new ones. Water problems will be a major issue. If you see any small water mark in the corners, at the ceiling or at windows, pass it up. Water leaks are hard to trace and you'll surely have rot somewhere. Go up on the roof and repair caulking, if necessary. Check the sides for delamination. Lastly, the appliances should work properly.
If buying through a private party you can judge by how he keeps up his house, yard and car as to how he probably took care of his RV.
I do question though that you said you 'have' a savannah camper. If you have something now, why not save the money and use what you have?
