Manufacturers or Models for full-timing.

[rollindownthero]

I have been researching Class A's for when I retire to full time in. People have said that there are some built for full timing, but then don't say which ones. So, are there manufacturers or models that are built more full timing rather than just vacationing in? If, so please let me know. I want gas rather than a DP. I am not planning on traveling that much. Will be buying a used one.

It is just myself so I am thinking around a 35' would be fine for me. I live in Florida and plan on staying there, moving maybe every 3 months or so. Any recommendations?

[prism]

dons2346 wrote:

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

What you are saying here is that the more expensive units are better constructed using more expensive materials. I do not disagree with this at all. What I am saying is that some manufacturers state in their warranty that the unit is warranted for recreational use only, not full time living. I thought nothing of it until a friend showed me his warranty where it was stated.

your friend has a 2013 diesel pusher via tiffin or newmar or entegra or winnebego or monaco or thor (one of these)and it says if you live in it full time there is no warrenty?Sorry i do not beleive that

[ncrowley]

I also think you should look at the information put out by the RV Consumer Group.

[dons2346]

prism wrote:

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

What you are saying here is that the more expensive units are better constructed using more expensive materials. I do not disagree with this at all. What I am saying is that some manufacturers state in their warranty that the unit is warranted for recreational use only, not full time living. I thought nothing of it until a friend showed me his warranty where it was stated.

[prism]

dons2346 wrote:
There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

Looking at a RV built in the last 2-3 years there are defineatly Class A units that would be better for full timing as there made with better construction ideas +materials,better applinaces,better furnature,s Better electronics etc especially in the Diesel pushers models. however I have not heard or read where your warrenty is restricted based on number of days its in service? how could or would a manufacturer be able to secure and store that type of data?

[sdianel_-acct_c]

Newmar, Tiffin, Winnebago, Fleetwood and some Monaco. I would get one with 2 slide outs and make sure it has a walk around queen bed. Aqua Hot or Hydro Hot hydronic heating. A 34' with 2 slides would work. We full time in a 33' Country Coach (DP) with no problems.

[dons2346]

There is no difference between a "fulltimer" and a "non fulltimer" rv. The difference is the manufacturers warranties. Some mfgs will not honor a warranty if the rig is used full time and as such is stated in the warranty. Most say that the rv is made for "recreational" use only. You have to read the warranty.

[Dick_B]

Suggest contacting the RV Consumer Group www.rv.org for their more objective reviews of rigs for full-timing. They believe full-time rigs must have better than average systems and appliances.