Buying New RV
As the title says we are in the market for a new RV. We keep going back and forth Super C or Class A, gas or diesel. I don't want to start a big debate on such, just have some general questions on d...
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Roo wrote:MDKMDK wrote:Roo wrote:
Thanks for the replies. Im sure like with any NEW thing, you notice all of the nuances with it. As time goes on, we get used to them and tune them out. I expect that is what many have done and probably don't even notice the shake, rattle and roll of their motorhomes.
My issue with a test drive is comparable to trying on a new pair of shoes in the store. Hard to tell how they will "fit" in just a 5 minute test. However, a new pair of shoes don't cost in upwards of $150K-$200k.
Actually you're right. Often you start to block the noises out after an hour or so on the road. Your mind does its own "noise suppression".
Test drives aren't going to give you much more than a first impression. Like dating and marriage?
Good luck with it. :B
Funny thing is, that is exactly what we did on our short test drive. Only difference was the wife was sitting up front and salesman was sitting towards the back (really just back and between the 2 seats), but we both blocked out the shake, rattle and roll. Once we got out of town and off the surface streets, the ride wasn't bad on the highway. At highway speeds, I did noticed the wind noise, but I equated it to when the wind is blowing hard outside and and you are sitting in the house, you still hear the wind noise but just in reverse in this case.
We get a bit of wind noise when it's a headwind. Not much from sides unless it's a strong crosswind. Ours is the low profile, and it's pretty good all around. It pulls really well from the line, and handles hills effortlessly. The engine noise is non existent in either case. I was pleasantly surprised by that, after doing similar hills in our prior class A gasser with the doghouse at our feet, and the V10 "voicing it's displeasure" at being asked to climb them.
I think with most motorhomes, it's a matter of finding the things that really rattle (microwave plate, doors, drawers, utensils, sink and other covers, cabinetry, etc.) and doing something about it, and then letting the mind silence the rest.
I think you'll enjoy "driving the bus", either way. :)
