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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Since you have not RVed before, purchase a used unit. You will learn a lot about what you like and do not like in the first RV you have. Then you can get a different one if you want to without losing so much money.
If you are not going to move it much, I would get a fifth wheel or a trailer. The engine on motorhomes likes to be exercised. We go out about once a month or so. You can get a used trailer or fifth wheel for good prices. Since you are going to live in it, you want a better quality unit. You will also want to look at double paned windows.
As far as the truck you need to pull it - it depends on the weight of the trailer of fifth wheel. And do not listen to what the salesperson tells you is adequate to pull it. Do the math yourself. You need to take the empty weight and then add in all your belongings and water if you carry water with you. There have been a lot of threads about how to determine what you can pull. Look in the fifth wheel forum and the trailer forums.
If you are determined to get something with an engine, there are independent consultants that will inspect the motor home for you. I recommend that for anyone purchasing a used motor home.
Be aware that there will be start up costs no matter what RV you purchase. For example, I recommend you get a power conditioner. You will need a water pressure regulator, tire covers, linens, pots and pans, maybe a TV, etc. So keep aside a few thousand.
If you are not going to move it much, I would get a fifth wheel or a trailer. The engine on motorhomes likes to be exercised. We go out about once a month or so. You can get a used trailer or fifth wheel for good prices. Since you are going to live in it, you want a better quality unit. You will also want to look at double paned windows.
As far as the truck you need to pull it - it depends on the weight of the trailer of fifth wheel. And do not listen to what the salesperson tells you is adequate to pull it. Do the math yourself. You need to take the empty weight and then add in all your belongings and water if you carry water with you. There have been a lot of threads about how to determine what you can pull. Look in the fifth wheel forum and the trailer forums.
If you are determined to get something with an engine, there are independent consultants that will inspect the motor home for you. I recommend that for anyone purchasing a used motor home.
Be aware that there will be start up costs no matter what RV you purchase. For example, I recommend you get a power conditioner. You will need a water pressure regulator, tire covers, linens, pots and pans, maybe a TV, etc. So keep aside a few thousand.
