Anyone make a mistake buying first MH ?

[Dollar98]

Just curious.. No matter how much research you do , it seems there is no substitute for owning and using a MH.. Anyone buy one and then realize you made a mistake on the first one.. If so, how did you rectify it. I haven't felt this way yet and hope I don't.. With all that is involved, I could see it happening.. I believe the best advice I got was to buy an older one and then see what you really want by trial and error..

[Grandpere]

Tip wrote:
Yes! Waited to darn long to do it!!:)

X2 should have bought it in 1995

[ptburly]

The 1st rule of being a RV owner is to be a handyman mechanic, because if you don't like fixing things the coach will drive you nuts with repairs, that includes old ones and new ones. For myself buying one I thought was ugly made me want another for 7 years but I enjoyed working on it and improving it, fun.

[ROYBUCK]

Yes I have made three mistakes. I have purchased 3 Motor Homes the first a gas. the second a gas the third a 38 FT DP. Should have purchased a 42 ft DP the first time, now due to age it is to late, unless I hit the lottery, just make sure the first one is the right one. Roy

[deandec]

Yep. Paid too much. Kept it too long (13 years). Lost a lot of value. Now its too cheap to sell.

[carp65]

We were very fortunate! Went to one dealer in Indiana, saw the last GeorgieBoy
Pursuit II LE, 35' with two slides, one on each side. Waited two days, talking
it over, and went back and purchased brand new in 2005. Have never had a
regret

[J-Rooster]

Not yet!

[jwoodie]

Not so far: We bought a 2005 Itasca Suncruiser 37B about six months ago and haven't seen a floor plan before or since that we like as well. The bedroom is a real room, including a desk and sitting area.

[Ivylog]

Because of posts on here that. 36' max for SP NP USFS I bought a used. 36' DP. Did not take long to learn that 's not true so went to 40' . Once we became half timers went to 42'. Buy more MH than you think you need ...ONE time.

[Sooner_Schooner]

We've been RVing a long time, but bought our first motorhome last year. Ours is a 40' diesel pusher and we love it. I will admit my stomach was in knots with the thought of doing it, but we are full timers and so far are still very happy. It's a great way to travel and see the beautiful USA

[bogeygolfer]

Doc15 wrote:
I almost did but an older friend that had many over the years insisted i wait until I could get a diesel pusher Foretravel... If not for him I would have bought the wrong coach.

Ditto. And, for less than the cost of a new HD pickup.

[RayChez]

Doc15 wrote:
She was used offthewall..I'm not one to shell out big money on any motorized vehicle... Coach is 20 years old... Many folks wouldn't have a motor home that old but this one has proved to be the best choice for me.. Served me well the past 5 years...

If a owner of a motorhome takes good care and changes the oil when it calls for, lubes the chassis and give the general maintenance, they should last you twenty years easy. The secret is MAINTENANCE. Which also includes keeping your coach clean and the outside waxed at least once every six months.

[Doc15]

She was used offthewall..I'm not one to shell out big money on any motorized vehicle... Coach is 20 years old... Many folks wouldn't have a motor home that old but this one has proved to be the best choice for me.. Served me well the past 5 years...

[offthewall]

Doc15 wrote:
I almost did but an older friend that had many over the years insisted i wait until I could get a diesel pusher Foretravel... If not for him I would have bought the wrong coach.

NICE!

But I'd still be waiting (40 years later) until I could afford a Foretravel DP. 🙂

[Doc15]

I almost did but an older friend that had many over the years insisted i wait until I could get a diesel pusher Foretravel... If not for him I would have bought the wrong coach.

[RayChez]

Yes, I made the mistake of buying a gasoline motorhome. I should have bought the diesel right away because six months later I was trading in a brand new motorhome.