4 season rv recommendations
DW and I are considering trading in our Everest fiver as retirement is soon approaching and we're considering heading out on the open road, indefinitely. Not sure what the future holds but we're looki...
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OP never gave a number to what he thought was an outpriced rig, nor was new vs used mentioned.
If you are looking new, and don't mind ordering and waiting, many brands will build your unit with thermopane windows, which will greatly improve both summer and winter livability.
Enclosed underbelly is now standard on anything above the most entry level units.
Camco wave heaters cut way down on propane consumption in all but the coldest weather but come with their own concerns in the ventilation/condensation areas.
Plenty of folks out there are fulltiming in Cougar style units, (mid grade North south bed) they use saran wrap or tinfoil insulation in windows and skylights, and add insulation to other areas where they can.
There are plenty of mainstream brands and lines which claim full time capability,
Keystones Montana, Alpine, Avalanche for example, Smaller makers such as Outdoors RV make units claimed as 4 seasons that are a little higher priced but can be easier to find with some 4 season options from the factory.
Pick a major RV show in your area and start walking. Stomp through a lot of units watching features vs pricepoints and make your decisions. If you can talk to some reps you can get better ideas on availability of some premium features you may want that the average salesman may not be aware of. From what you were saying time is your advantage here, you are in no rush so use that to your best advantage.
If you are looking new, and don't mind ordering and waiting, many brands will build your unit with thermopane windows, which will greatly improve both summer and winter livability.
Enclosed underbelly is now standard on anything above the most entry level units.
Camco wave heaters cut way down on propane consumption in all but the coldest weather but come with their own concerns in the ventilation/condensation areas.
Plenty of folks out there are fulltiming in Cougar style units, (mid grade North south bed) they use saran wrap or tinfoil insulation in windows and skylights, and add insulation to other areas where they can.
There are plenty of mainstream brands and lines which claim full time capability,
Keystones Montana, Alpine, Avalanche for example, Smaller makers such as Outdoors RV make units claimed as 4 seasons that are a little higher priced but can be easier to find with some 4 season options from the factory.
Pick a major RV show in your area and start walking. Stomp through a lot of units watching features vs pricepoints and make your decisions. If you can talk to some reps you can get better ideas on availability of some premium features you may want that the average salesman may not be aware of. From what you were saying time is your advantage here, you are in no rush so use that to your best advantage.
