So...question for you all.

Houndguy wrote:
My wife and I are originally from the Pittsburgh area and she would like to visit family there on a regular basis.

We are thinking about getting a Class A or Class B mobile home and letting it sit on some property we own in the area. We are thinking a Class A or B would suite our needs and if we decided to go somewhere else we could.

Here's the thing. We are looking at spending no more than 10 to 20K on this vehicle and have no idea what to look for in a RV.

I'm a monkey with a gun when it comes to anything mechanical so we have to take that into consideration. The vehicle would be sitting for 9 to 10 months out of year at least, and I have no issue with a trailer because of this but the wife wants a A or B class.

So...what do I look for? Ask about? Since were buying used is there anything I really need to know about that I'm missing?

Am I unicorn hunting?

Well the good news is your are in Florida. Prices for used RV's are ridiculously low compared to elsewhere. You should be able to pick up a real nice TT for a really good price in Florida.

IMHO if you are going to let it SIT for long periods of time a TT is the way to go NOT a MH. Letting a motorized RV sit for long periods of time is a real bad thing.

From rusting brake calipers, steering boxs, exhaust etc etc. So unless you come to grips with it rotting while sitting and not getting anything back in return should you decide to sell it? I would go the trailer route.

BTW: If you have not already, I would definitely check with the ordinances in the area where your property is. Many counties if not all do not allow living in a parked trailer on empty property and I have yet to see one that will allow you to dump your tanks, hook up to an exsisting sewer and/or dig a make shift septic. All things to think about before you jump into it!