RVing with no mechanical capability
I have seen a lot of people suggest that one should not purchase an RV if one is not at least somewhat handy mechanically. Well, I am not handy mechanically at all and I'm also an old guy who cannot b...
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lenr wrote:
My opinion--your may vary:
If OP has the money, go for it. A good place to find a reliable mobile RV mechanic is ask the campground management--likely they'll know good or bad. Anyone who is not mechanically comfortable should stay the heck away from gas or electric work. I would suggest anyone starting this adventure for the first time, stay with new or late model. Remember if shopping for new that the profit margin is 35% with a lot of room for negotiation.
I guess if I wanted to go into debt for 15 or 20 years then I could get a new or nearly new motor home. Unfortunately, will have to stick with a somewhat older model that is in very good condition in accordance with a professional rv inspection service. I would count on them to do a through inspection and tell me if there is anything wrong with the unit before I purchase it. I know there is no guarantee. But, an inspection can limit the possibility of things breaking down. Brand new Class C's cost as much as the best houses used to cost and some still do cost. A great expense that I don't need at my age.
Thanks for the info though.
