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pianotuna wrote:
It may be almost impossible to use a computer sitting at a dinette while a class C RV is trundling down the road. It can be done sitting in the passenger's seat, but a good lap desk is going to be needed.

Noise levels are not low, so folks need to take frequent breaks from driving. I added air tabs to the rv and that helped a great deal with noise.

Didn't know that. I was assuming my daughter could sit at the dinette and do school work while traveling. The bathroom on board was also a great benefit when traveling with two women that loses a lot if we have to keep stopping to take breaks because of the noise.

westend wrote:

I'd like to buy a smaller RV that would be easier to maneuver in parking lots residential neighborhoods (class B/C). We would be selling/giving away the RV at the end of the 1/2 year period so I'd like to buy used and keep my investment under $30k (proceeds from house sale).

Is this maneuverability thing to define your assumptions that a Class A is too big or does it have some other meaning?

If you plan to camp on residential streets and public parking lots, you're already at a disadvantage before the first tank of gas.

We will be traveling from church to church. Some are located in residential areas and we'd really like to keep our vehicle profile smaller to make it easier to maneuver in the parking lot as well as places like Burger King. The RV is to avoid motel bills.

westend wrote:
It depends on how one is willing to live and the sacrifices willing to be made to pull this off. If you're handy with tools and have some vehicle repair knowledge, it makes things a lot more affordable. If you're willing to repair minor breakdown events, you can buy a substantially used truck and trailer and hit the road. If you can't/don't know how to get up on an RV roof to inspect and maintain, your budget for 6 mos. is too low.

I haven't even touched on a budget yet. Cruise America sells used rental units for $17k to $24k and El Monte sells used rental units for $22k to $34k. I figure proceeds from selling my house will be around $30k so that's driving my price range for purchase.

I know living in a 23-25 foot RV is going to be a challenge but it's one we feel up to as a family. Especially since it will only be 1 or 2 years. The only other option at this point is a larger van and motels and I really thought the RV would be a more cost effective route.