Newbie, looking at 28-30' rigs
Hello! I've been pouring over this forum for the last few days and read some great advice and learned about a few things I would have never thought of. We are new to RV'ing but not new campers. Ha...
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We have a 2004 27-foot Fleetwood Tioga 26Q. I feel that this model or something similar would suit your rather large bunch of kids and adults. A motorhome is not a home but is a small apartment on wheels intended to provide basic comforts while touring or while camped. You and kids will mostly spend day time out doors or under the awning. Kids can sleep somewhat like cord-wood. Mom and Dad need the rear queen bed, not sleeping in the overhead.
The 26Q has no slides, but it has an immense lighted rear cargo/storage area with access on three sides and spare wheel and tire, rear bedroom with RV Queen bed, dinette that converts to a bed and large overhead bed. Same model Tioga and Jamboree rigs are almost identical. The 26Q model was discontinued a few years ago, but used ones are available. Fleetwood Tiogas and Jamborees are used by rental companies in large numbers. Fleetwood products are not praised as highly on this forum as Winnebagos and higher-end brands, but they're probably bought in larger numbers.
Keep in mind that no length, floor plan and brand is perfect and your choice will be a compromise including initial cost and taxes and continuing costs including periodic tire replacement, maintenance, repairs, and insurance. Don't buy and extended warranty contract, save money in a "pearl harbor" bank account instead. Take your time learning and don't buy on impulse. Read the stickies at the top of this forum.
The 26Q has no slides, but it has an immense lighted rear cargo/storage area with access on three sides and spare wheel and tire, rear bedroom with RV Queen bed, dinette that converts to a bed and large overhead bed. Same model Tioga and Jamboree rigs are almost identical. The 26Q model was discontinued a few years ago, but used ones are available. Fleetwood Tiogas and Jamborees are used by rental companies in large numbers. Fleetwood products are not praised as highly on this forum as Winnebagos and higher-end brands, but they're probably bought in larger numbers.
Keep in mind that no length, floor plan and brand is perfect and your choice will be a compromise including initial cost and taxes and continuing costs including periodic tire replacement, maintenance, repairs, and insurance. Don't buy and extended warranty contract, save money in a "pearl harbor" bank account instead. Take your time learning and don't buy on impulse. Read the stickies at the top of this forum.
