Need advice: buying a used RV
Alright so I recently decided to start living in an RV permanently (at least for the time being). However, I'm having trouble finding one I'd LOVE to buy. I want something used, under $6,000. I have a...
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Roof rack is almost worthless in RV because you can't carry much (if anything) on roof. Roofs are the Achilles Heel of RV's.
Sleeping 6 in a Class C isn't practical .. hippie or not. Been their done that. Further .. weight's a big deal in a Class C and six adults, water etc is likely going to max out the practical capacity of the rig.
Lastly .. check out the price of new shocks and tires .. in old rig your likely going to need both which may blow your budget.
Edit: Your other postings indicate your looking at towing a vehicle. You should pay close attention to the weight capacity of a Class C .. my 28' foot Class C came out of the factory essentially maxed out and couldn't tow anything without reinforcement .. smaller RV's may have some capacity but if your going to fill the rig with people that will be an issue.
Roof rack is almost worthless in RV because you can't carry much (if anything) on roof. Roofs are the Achilles Heel of RV's.
Sleeping 6 in a Class C isn't practical .. hippie or not. Been their done that. Further .. weight's a big deal in a Class C and six adults, water etc is likely going to max out the practical capacity of the rig.
Lastly .. check out the price of new shocks and tires .. in old rig your likely going to need both which may blow your budget.
Edit: Your other postings indicate your looking at towing a vehicle. You should pay close attention to the weight capacity of a Class C .. my 28' foot Class C came out of the factory essentially maxed out and couldn't tow anything without reinforcement .. smaller RV's may have some capacity but if your going to fill the rig with people that will be an issue.
