Opinions Sought from Experienced Full-Timers
I have been thinking and studying up on what is required to go full-time. One obvious requirement is truck and trailer. Truck is simple (Ram dually with Cummins/Aisin fits the bill just fine); t...
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DRV, Excel, New Horizon, NuWa, and Carriage (if you can find a 2012 or older Carriage).
Heartland Bighorn & Big Country and Keystone Montana are extremely popular and see more of them on the road than any other so that must say something positive. I will say given you plan to full-time that floor plan is king aside from the overall condition & features. Probably preaching to the choir, but Your preferences, your life style, your quality of life standards, where do you want to go and of course your budget/savings can only be answered by you.
I can't top "n7bsn" comments. Well said. I think you are taking a sound and very logical approach. Keep at it and believe you'll find your dream rig at the end of the rainbow.
Some RVs depreciate far faster than others. The worst you can do is finance or take out a second mortgage on a new rig.
Recommend searching on full-timing blogs (even Youtube) and find those with brands/models and similar life styles that conspire with your goals. Note that some of the used especially the high end brands that were previously full-timed can be heavily customized to the previous owner; especially if outfitted with solar, battery setup, water filtration, AC units, generator, residential fridge, etc., so be extra vigilant during (electrical) inspection time and ask alot of questions.
I've only had 3 minor issues with my current fiver (in sig).
I plan to full-time once retired and if that were tomorrow or next year I'd be seriously considering a new DRV, Excel, or New Horizon, then the Dually or HDT truck, pay cash for both and hopefully and finally live (debt) free. Still working on a exit strategy just in case.
Heartland Bighorn & Big Country and Keystone Montana are extremely popular and see more of them on the road than any other so that must say something positive. I will say given you plan to full-time that floor plan is king aside from the overall condition & features. Probably preaching to the choir, but Your preferences, your life style, your quality of life standards, where do you want to go and of course your budget/savings can only be answered by you.
I can't top "n7bsn" comments. Well said. I think you are taking a sound and very logical approach. Keep at it and believe you'll find your dream rig at the end of the rainbow.
Some RVs depreciate far faster than others. The worst you can do is finance or take out a second mortgage on a new rig.
Recommend searching on full-timing blogs (even Youtube) and find those with brands/models and similar life styles that conspire with your goals. Note that some of the used especially the high end brands that were previously full-timed can be heavily customized to the previous owner; especially if outfitted with solar, battery setup, water filtration, AC units, generator, residential fridge, etc., so be extra vigilant during (electrical) inspection time and ask alot of questions.
I've only had 3 minor issues with my current fiver (in sig).
I plan to full-time once retired and if that were tomorrow or next year I'd be seriously considering a new DRV, Excel, or New Horizon, then the Dually or HDT truck, pay cash for both and hopefully and finally live (debt) free. Still working on a exit strategy just in case.
