Unique Usage -- Looking to Buy

abimarye wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
It is almost always wise to buy used. The first owner gets the "kinks" worked out. Quality control appears to be non existent in the RV market.

I'd suggest you rent for one trip to see if this really "fits" your lifestyle.

Is this more accurate than the reverse, than the first owner fails to care for the unit? What would you look for when buying a used unit?

Only half joking, but you want to buy a used unit from a retired guy who spent all his time maintaining and working on his camper.

As to new, Jayco in general is considered pretty good. Other manufacturers have models that are good, you will get plenty of feedback from this forum! A camper is a mini-house on wheels, with pretty much all the same "systems" a house has, just add in bouncing down the road - electrical system, plumbing, air conditioning, cooking stove, refrig, etc. All that has to be built lightweight and survive being dragged behind a truck. So you will have things that need to be adjusted / fixed / replaced... just like a house.

When you get your new-to-you camper, plan to spend some time living / camping in it to break it in and learn how everything works. First "trip" should be in your driveway for a couple nights, so you can run in the house to get what you forgot.

Second trip, if possible, is a weekend (or week) at a nearby campground or state park (within 30 minutes or less drive time) so you again can return home to get things you find that you need. Also plan to really love Walmart for all the stuff to outfit the camper! lol

Then go!

And thanks for helping people who need help after a disaster.