Maybe I should get an older DP

[AGC]

My wife and I are in the process of purchasing first MH (RV for that matter) and plan to use it a few times a year (approx 4 weeks) with our two young kids. We have settled on a 2007 FR Georgetown with bunks but have continued to see what else is out there while waiting for the owner to take care of a title issue with the bank (its been going on for s few months now).

I found a 1997 American Eagle with decent miles for about the same price. I was all set on a gas class a but read a lot of the threads about folks regretting they didn't buy a DP instead. With a limited budget of low to mid 40s and my plans of using it approx 4 weeks a year should I even consider a DP. The two units are 10 years apart

[lj2654]

I have a 2001 40' DP. I don't get to travel much during the school year as I have a high school son at home. But in the summer we always take one 20-25 day trip of about 1500-2000 miles. Also we spend a lot of 3 day weekends and Spring Break away. Only four weeks a year would be tough on a DP I think. gas coach best plan, but the one you are waiting on I would move on and find another one.

[Vulcan_Rider]

Mfan wrote:
First, I'd run from the first unit. It doesn't take months to fix a title. Second, for 4 weeks a year use, rent one.

+1

Vehicles deteriorate while just sitting and not being used.
"Things" need attention and upkeep no matter how often it's actually on the road.

Then.....for $40K, you should be able to get a late model used class C+ with low mileage; more features for less money than an A......usually.

P.S. Being a first timer, get the shortest unit that you think will fit your needs. You can best determine that by renting something in the 25-28 foot range for a "test run".

[dodge_guy]

I agree that something else is going on with the first one.

For 4 weeks a year, if that's all you'll really use it for a gas MH is good. If more than that such as a weekend here and there, holiday weekends etc. I think you should stick with a gas Motor Home. Maybe even look at class C's some of those have bunks too. A DP (Diesel Pusher) would be better suited to longer more often trips. Does the DP you are considering have a slide out? I can tell you that with kids a slide out is a must. Nothing wrong with a DP if you're going to excersize it frequently on some long trips.

It's hard to say what is best because I don't know your traveling style i.e. close to home trips less than 50 miles or long trips of 500 miles or more!

[Mfan]

First, I'd run from the first unit. It doesn't take months to fix a title. Second, for 4 weeks a year use, rent one.