ken56 wrote:
You need to consider how deep your pockets are and if you are fine with paying a $150 an hour or more shop rate for your maintenance needs. Is it a 44ft. diesel pusher or a 24ft class C you are considering? The big coach is going to run you 400 to 600 bucks for just an oil change. If you are fine with paying that then I say get the big coach and go have fun, just be prepared to pay for everything that breaks. Most things can be fixed by a mobile tech, the non-mechanical, inside the coach for a more reasonable rate. It all costs, what ever hobby you engage in from boating to RV's its just the price you pay for having the fun.
A Class C or B under 25 feet. I would never attempt to get something much bigger than that and a Class A is out of the question due to the size and upkeep expense. I do realize that a motor home is going to require regular maintenance just like any vehicle does and that regular maintenance will be more expensive than my SUV. Also the upkeep of the various appliances, although if I get an extended service agreement, that covers the appliances in addition to the power train, major expense will be offset somewhat. The only alternative is to use airplanes, hotels, and restaurants when traveling and that can be very expensive if you travel much. I guess it's 6 of one and half a dozen of the other.
