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Mcconnelllife's avatar
Jun 05, 2018

Best make/model for full time living???

My husband and I have decided to live full time in an RV for a while. We live in Florida and will not be doing too much traveling (at least right now). I was looking at Coleman’s and then someone told me it was the “Walmart” brand on RVs. We want something affordable (around $20,000) but sturdy. Something that has a decent warranty and high ceilings (my husband is 6’3”).

Please point me to pros and cons of your TT or warning of ones you have owned in the past. Thank you so much! You are much appreciated for your feedback!

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  • Mcconnelllife wrote:
    I was looking at Coleman’s and then someone told me it was the “Walmart” brand on RVs.


    They are right.
  • If your not moving around, look at a park model. You should be able to find lots of them used in your price range
  • At $20,000 for a new unit, large enough to have a 6'3" person be comfortable, you will have a hard time finding a quality unit. There are entry level units that would be possible, prowler lynx 25 comes to mind, but this is a basic unit, aluminum sided, open underbelly. It would not fare well in sub freezing weather, and would likely be marginal in florida heat with the standard 13.5 AC unit.
    If you are handy you could use it for a couple of years, but with any brand in this range look closely for the signs of a little better quality. They are the same as furniture and fixtures in a home. Particle board cabinets with pressed paper , wood look finishes are cheapest, wood doors on plywood is better, and all hardwoods are better still. Cheaper windows will be single glass and lose a lot of heat and AC.
    Go look at some, for warranties, most offer 1 year, a few offer two (Jayco, K-Z) Understand warranty servicing is spotty, its not like a car that any dealer can or will take you, and waits can be weeks for service.
    Good luck in your hunt.