RV for Central America Trip
Hi, We are taking our kids (ages 5, 7, 11) on a one year trip in an RV from NY to Panama. We have looked at various different RVs out there and we want to make sure the RV is big enough to fit us and...
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PartyOf Five wrote:
If you've traveled into rural areas and can handle yourself, I'd worry less- we heard all kinds of tales and warnings about going to Alaska but it was much milder, and the rig did much better, than I feared.
Knock on wood...
I don’t like doing the negativity thing like some of the grandfarts on here, and think it’s an awesome adventure in the making.
But to compare the dangers of going to Alaska (people) vs Mexico and Central America is like assuming every bear in AK has a gun and is trying to steal your money not your picnic basket.
Vehicle wise, I still think you’re looking at far too new of a rig for a trip into the unknown.
There are just too many 10-20 year old RVs with super low miles and in good shape for 1/2 of what even a 5 year old would cost.
And then beating it up potentially won’t hurt your wallet as much.
But when you mention “learn the mechanics” and 6 months in the same sentence, that means you’re not already mechanically saavy and 6 months is not much time to learn how to repair a vehcile or RV. So buy in good condition
