First RV for full timing: Used or New?
Hey everyone, I'm new here and I'm soon to be new to the Full time RV lifestyle as well, and I was hoping to get some advice from some experienced Full timers. First for a little background, I'm 2...
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First of all, I admire you for the good saving habits and being out of debt. That's very unusual these days. However, it would be wise to build a credit rating - just in case. As another poster stated, get a credit card that will give you cash back. Use that card for all your monthly purchases and pay it off completely every month. You'll still be out of debt, you won't be paying interest but instead, will be earning some money by using the card, and you will be building up your credit record.
Secondly, a new RV won't guarantee no repairs. There are many horror stories out there especially if you get a low-end RV. Think used. A Class B would be ideal if you were to use it as your to and from vehicle, also. Then it would be used instead of the motor and tires just sitting there which isn't good. Find one that seems good to you and then have an independent check out done by someone who knows RVs. Or...if you have a reliable vehicle already, consider getting a travel trailer. At least a motor won't be sitting unused. By the time you're ready to move it after years of sitting, you would be wise to replace the tires. You'll be using the rest of the trailer so sitting won't harm it.
If you think you'll have a job in the same area for five to ten years, then perhaps buying a house would be a good investment for your money especially if housing prices are down right now in your area. If only living there for a few years then it wouldn't be worthwhile.
You sound very mature and have some serious thinking to do. Best of luck to you.
Secondly, a new RV won't guarantee no repairs. There are many horror stories out there especially if you get a low-end RV. Think used. A Class B would be ideal if you were to use it as your to and from vehicle, also. Then it would be used instead of the motor and tires just sitting there which isn't good. Find one that seems good to you and then have an independent check out done by someone who knows RVs. Or...if you have a reliable vehicle already, consider getting a travel trailer. At least a motor won't be sitting unused. By the time you're ready to move it after years of sitting, you would be wise to replace the tires. You'll be using the rest of the trailer so sitting won't harm it.
If you think you'll have a job in the same area for five to ten years, then perhaps buying a house would be a good investment for your money especially if housing prices are down right now in your area. If only living there for a few years then it wouldn't be worthwhile.
You sound very mature and have some serious thinking to do. Best of luck to you.
