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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Well I for one admire your plan and your drive to do something different.
However keep in mind while there has been some good advice given here a lot of it is just prejudicial claptrap from folks who have made terrible decisions and have become cynical.
I would say this: Whatever you get, learn to fix all of it's systems yourself, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. get this book from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Boatowners-Mechanical-Electrical-Manual-Essential/dp/0071432388/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419862813&sr=1-1&keywords=nigel+calder+boatowner%27s+mechanical+and+electrical+manual
I know it's about boats but the systems are the same EXCEPT the ones in boats are generally better executed, more reliable and of better quality.
Try to avoid something with a motor unless YOU can fix it. And what was said about insurance is true....pick out something you think you might want to buy and go on line and get a quote and see who will insure you (under 25 may be a big problem)and how much it will cost. A travel trailer I think is the best answer all around and it opens up other possibilities for you by having a separate vehicle for other uses.
Dont be afraid to massage or re-define your dream with the input of new information...but dont give up on it.
Remember this: you have tons of time in your life to buy houses and all the******that goes with them in the future. You really have several lifetimes ahead of you in terms of changing your mind, your direction in life and starting over at something new.
Don't listen to the Naysayers. Generally they are the timid ones who cherish the thought of convincing one and all NOT to do something because SOMETHING might happen...well it will and you will learn and grow from it and your $25k in the bank likely wont be your last. You will come out the end of this much wiser a little poorer financially but richer in many ways.
Good luck and I wish you all the success in the world.
However keep in mind while there has been some good advice given here a lot of it is just prejudicial claptrap from folks who have made terrible decisions and have become cynical.
I would say this: Whatever you get, learn to fix all of it's systems yourself, electrical, mechanical and plumbing. get this book from Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Boatowners-Mechanical-Electrical-Manual-Essential/dp/0071432388/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1419862813&sr=1-1&keywords=nigel+calder+boatowner%27s+mechanical+and+electrical+manual
I know it's about boats but the systems are the same EXCEPT the ones in boats are generally better executed, more reliable and of better quality.
Try to avoid something with a motor unless YOU can fix it. And what was said about insurance is true....pick out something you think you might want to buy and go on line and get a quote and see who will insure you (under 25 may be a big problem)and how much it will cost. A travel trailer I think is the best answer all around and it opens up other possibilities for you by having a separate vehicle for other uses.
Dont be afraid to massage or re-define your dream with the input of new information...but dont give up on it.
Remember this: you have tons of time in your life to buy houses and all the******that goes with them in the future. You really have several lifetimes ahead of you in terms of changing your mind, your direction in life and starting over at something new.
Don't listen to the Naysayers. Generally they are the timid ones who cherish the thought of convincing one and all NOT to do something because SOMETHING might happen...well it will and you will learn and grow from it and your $25k in the bank likely wont be your last. You will come out the end of this much wiser a little poorer financially but richer in many ways.
Good luck and I wish you all the success in the world.
