Choosing an RV for full timers
Hi guys, we are new to RVing but are very enthusiastic. We are looking to buy our first RV and live in it full time. We heard people refer to it as “Full timing.” We’re hoping to get some tips from al...
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Avi Gili wrote:
Thank you all for your replies.
Just to clarify, we do have a few makers & models in mind. However since we have no experience in rving we wanted to hear what some of you experts have to say.
After reading all your comments we have decided that the wise thing for us to do would be to rent an RV for a week or so and see how we feel with regards to size, living space and comfort etc...
We are looking to purchase the Ford F-150 as our towing vehicle - anyone has any light to shed on this vehicle?
As I said on another forum, and will say again, that isn't ENOUGH TRUCK, for a 30' trailer, whether toy hauler or not. Not so sure why you think you need a toy hauler, but with an F-150 truck it isn't going to happen. You need a cargo carrying capacity (that's how much stuff you can take with you) of between 1000#-1500# PER PERSON for fulltiming. Fulltiming isn't a weekend it is 24/7, 365/year so everything you need goes with you. Yes, we've seen people who fulltime with very little - they exist on the road, they aren't enjoying it.
$13K will get you something, but you had better have another $10K or so in your repair fund, because old/cheap units almost always need 'upgrades'. For every one that finds the perfect rig for almost nothings there are thousands upon thousands who find their worst nightmares. It can be done, but it takes knowing what you are looking for, asking the right questions, being realistic in your own abilities, having the repair funds to take care of problems, and the ability to replace those funds as needed.
