Newbie trying to buy 1st Used RV
Hi all, I'm an RV newbie looking to buy a used Class B+/C around Dallas, Tx, but I'm totally frustrated with the process. The private sellers I've been contacting are either flaking or running for ...
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Thanks all. I realized through a comment here and Googling that there are mobile RV mechanics all over so I don't need to pay mileage to drive one from south of Dallas up to Sherman, for example.
I'm moving the beginning of November to Colorado. I'm going to rent a moving truck for my stuff and my CDL brother is going to drive it, but the biggest challenge is two fold: I like my Honda Fit (which is towable either on a dolly or four down) and has a cargo capacity large enough that it rivals or out performs many of the small SUVs. So, I'd have to invest in a significantly larger SUV to increase my cargo capacity enough to make it worthwhile (and then drive that sucker for my primary vehicle). If I go the SUV route, I'd want one that could tow a travel trailer. The only SUV that's not absolutely massive that can tow worth **** is the four door Jeep Wrangler. It's all nice and cool until one looks at the safety ratings. I think my previous Miatas have been safer than the Jeep Wranglers are. And two: I'm moving with two cats, a Sheltie, and an 80 lb Golden Retriever/Rottie Mix. I might be able to find a motel to accommodate the pets for an overnight with enough calling around, but that would mean that we would have to stick to a driving schedule tightly. The 80 lber will turn a tent into a hamster wheel with me inside should anything go sniffing around at any hour, so camping is out. As for the drive itself, it's going to be mighty cramped to have all four of them and myself in my car. And, yes, a minivan is out of the question.
An RV sounds like the perfect solution for the move proper, and then a great way to get out and explore the area when there (and see if I like RVing) without the above hamster-wheel worry.
I'm closing on a house with a nice large driveway. With that though, I can't be dropping $40+ thousand (plus tax) on an RV a week or two before closing: I have to keep my debt to income level in the green with insurance and all else factored in.
I was hoping for an old model with a few years of life left in her for around ~10K. I'd be comfortable going up to around $25k if I need to, but I'd really prefer staying under about $15. The last thing I want to do is shell out $50K then realize I hate RVing.
I'm moving the beginning of November to Colorado. I'm going to rent a moving truck for my stuff and my CDL brother is going to drive it, but the biggest challenge is two fold: I like my Honda Fit (which is towable either on a dolly or four down) and has a cargo capacity large enough that it rivals or out performs many of the small SUVs. So, I'd have to invest in a significantly larger SUV to increase my cargo capacity enough to make it worthwhile (and then drive that sucker for my primary vehicle). If I go the SUV route, I'd want one that could tow a travel trailer. The only SUV that's not absolutely massive that can tow worth **** is the four door Jeep Wrangler. It's all nice and cool until one looks at the safety ratings. I think my previous Miatas have been safer than the Jeep Wranglers are. And two: I'm moving with two cats, a Sheltie, and an 80 lb Golden Retriever/Rottie Mix. I might be able to find a motel to accommodate the pets for an overnight with enough calling around, but that would mean that we would have to stick to a driving schedule tightly. The 80 lber will turn a tent into a hamster wheel with me inside should anything go sniffing around at any hour, so camping is out. As for the drive itself, it's going to be mighty cramped to have all four of them and myself in my car. And, yes, a minivan is out of the question.
An RV sounds like the perfect solution for the move proper, and then a great way to get out and explore the area when there (and see if I like RVing) without the above hamster-wheel worry.
I'm closing on a house with a nice large driveway. With that though, I can't be dropping $40+ thousand (plus tax) on an RV a week or two before closing: I have to keep my debt to income level in the green with insurance and all else factored in.
I was hoping for an old model with a few years of life left in her for around ~10K. I'd be comfortable going up to around $25k if I need to, but I'd really prefer staying under about $15. The last thing I want to do is shell out $50K then realize I hate RVing.
