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smlranger wrote:
Wow, there is a lot to consider and if you get in a hurry, you can make an expensive mistake. Having owned towables and three motorhome and having recently retired, I would suggest the following considerations:
1. If money is no object and you don't mind losing a ton in depreciation, new might be for you.
2. Don't let the glitz, fu fu, and shiney neat stuff blind you at the RV show. Frankly, IMO, there are not a few manufacturers that produce poor quality RV's but they look nice. Many folks buy what looks nice and don't consider build quality, drivability, durability over time.
3. If you are going to travel/drive a lot, want to take along a lot of stuff and tow something, consider a diesel pusher. They ride better, handle better, carry more weight (usually), and are able to tow more weight than a gas powered motorhome. Diesels last a long time but they are generally more expensive to maintain.
4. If you are going to drive to a location for your DW to work a 13 week stint (like most traveling nurses) and not move, consider a 5th wheel trailer. As noted, you would also need a heavy duty truck (3/4 ton at least) to tow it. And, that big truck will be your daily driver while your are parked.
5. If you land on a motorhome, give serious consideration to a used high end coach. They are made more sturdily than many of the newer coaches. I have a 7 year old high end coach that cost $460K when new and I got it for just north of $170K. It was well maintained, well made, fully optioned and comfortable. I would put it up against most any of the new coaches now selling for $300K+ these days.
Brands like Foretravel, Country Coach, high end Monaco's, Travel Supreme and high end Newmar's are some to consider.
Good luck with your search.
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2001 Honda Odyssey
Retired and living life to the max.
See you on the road.
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