Any formation that is a must know prior to living in a RV?

You gotta like the one you're with

It’s going to be cheaper in the long run if you give some thought on what type of RVing you plan on doing. i.e., moving around lots and exploring or going to a spot and staying for some time. The main thing we did wrong was not spending the money at first and getting a good quality RV. For the way we RV the cheaper units just didn’t hold up.

waysideny wrote:Any formation that is a must know prior to living in a RV?1. how much money do you have?2 how many people will be living in it?3. How big of a tow vehicle do you have?4. Decide if you want a class a, class B, 5th wheel or trailer?5. Do you plan moving around?6. Generally speaking, diesel engines work better for towing/moving RVs.7. Do not accept the tires that comes on your new RV vehicle/trailer!! Do some research, talk to other friends who RV and ask for recommendations. New tires on a new RV are the cheapest tires the mfg. can get by with.8. Go on to RV.net and start asking other RVers to share their opinions and experiences with RV's7. Take your time, I spent a year researching 5th Wheels to find the one I wanted.8. Since you are planning full timing, buy a quality rig, don't settle for a cheaper RV just save $2K to $5K dollars. Living full time in an RV puts much more wear and tear on the RV.

I will check out the fulltime forum. But thanks for the info. This will be a big help.

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darsben
Explorer II
Jul 16, 2015
what kind of care does the mil need
VoodooMedicineM
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
get a washer/dryer
Dick_B
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
Contact the RV Consumer Group for their criteria as to what is required for an RV made for full-timing.
TomG2
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
waysideny wrote:
For now it will be my wife, mother-in-law we are her care givers and myself. 1 small dog.

That's a lot of people in any camper. I travel alone and can get by with the smaller rigs.
waysideny
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
For now it will be my wife, mother-in-law we are her care givers and myself. 1 small dog.
Opie431
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
You did not mention if it will be just you or you, your wife, six children and two large dogs. What is possible or a good idea depends on who will be using it for home.
2chiefsRus
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
waysideny wrote:
Any formation that is a must know prior to living in a RV?

A travel trailer is a lot different than a mobile home. If you are going to live in one place without moving around, then get a mobile home. It will be cheaper to heat/cool and much more like living in a sticks and bricks home or apartment.

If you are going to be moving around at least every few months, than a travel trailer will work if you follow the weather. Heating a travel trailer in the north in the winter is not easy, cheap or comfortable.
the_bear_II
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
www.rv-dreams.com

is a good source for information on fulltiming.
waysideny
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
I will check out the fulltime forum. But thanks for the info. This will be a big help.
MarkTwain
Explorer
Jul 15, 2015
waysideny wrote:
Any formation that is a must know prior to living in a RV?

1. how much money do you have?
2 how many people will be living in it?
3. How big of a tow vehicle do you have?
4. Decide if you want a class a, class B, 5th wheel or trailer?
5. Do you plan moving around?
6. Generally speaking, diesel engines work better for towing/moving RVs.
7. Do not accept the tires that comes on your new RV vehicle/trailer!! Do some research, talk to other friends who RV and ask for recommendations. New tires on a new RV are the cheapest tires the mfg. can get by with.
8. Go on to RV.net and start asking other RVers to share their opinions and experiences with RV's
7. Take your time, I spent a year researching 5th Wheels to find the one I wanted.
8. Since you are planning full timing, buy a quality rig, don't settle for a cheaper RV just save $2K to $5K dollars. Living full time in an RV puts much more wear and tear on the RV.