total budget allocation: new vs. used
Hi to all. We're 30 days into researching full timing and decided on a fifth wheel/ 1 ton DRW truck based on lifestyle choices. We like hiking, kayaking, backpacking, biking and are very active. I...
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Ditto with other posters.
When we started looking and researched all the manufacturers, we found that newer rigs were not necessarily better. In fact, there are certain years where they were more sturdy depending on the manufacturer. Actually, the newer ones might be less sturdy and of less quality.
Also - because of our lifestyle, I wanted to have enough money to replace the carpet with a hard floor (TrafficMaster Allure) since we had dogs and would be staying in more rustic places where there would be no concrete pad between the dirt and our front door.
Good luck! You are going to have so much fun!
When we started looking and researched all the manufacturers, we found that newer rigs were not necessarily better. In fact, there are certain years where they were more sturdy depending on the manufacturer. Actually, the newer ones might be less sturdy and of less quality.
Also - because of our lifestyle, I wanted to have enough money to replace the carpet with a hard floor (TrafficMaster Allure) since we had dogs and would be staying in more rustic places where there would be no concrete pad between the dirt and our front door.
Good luck! You are going to have so much fun!
