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Yes, you can find a motorhome for $20,000 that is functional, and roadworthy, though may be in need of some updating, general care, etc. Is $20,000 a hard limit, or can you afford to spend $20,000 now, and do $5,000-$8,000 or so worth of investment into it over time to address short comings that come up?
To get your best deal for the money I would suggest buying from a private party, preferably someone that is getting out of RV'ing perhaps due to health reasons, etc. as then you are more likely to find a turn key ready to go coach, and will save a lot of money that you would otherwise spend on provisioning (sheets, towels, bbq grills, pots, pans, camping chairs, etc.). Also I would suggest shopping for ones that are advertised a bit above your price point, as you can often negotiate the price down 20 - 25% or so. In other words shop for the coaches priced in the $23,000 - $26,000 range. These will most likely be gas coaches from the early 2000's or possibly diesel pushers from the late 1990's. Condition is everything here, maintenance record go a long way in establishing condition, but inspection if important too, if you find any signs of water intrusion, run away. Water intrusion causes rot, which is often far more expensive to repair than it may appear at first glance. Inspection of an RV is a not a kick the tires and make an offer sort of thing, a proper inspection of a motorhome should take 4-6 hours start on the roof and end on the ground under the coach inspecting everything from the roof seam sealant, vent covers, and lap sealant (caulking) to under body rust, sway bar bushings, and oil leaks. If it passes this level of inspection, the next step should be a mechanical inspection of the engine and drivetrain by a mechanic familiar with the specific brand of chassis.
Once again there are good coaches out there in this price range though you will likely have to kiss a few frogs before you find one.
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2002 Safari Trek 2830 on P32 Chassis with 8.1L w/ 400 watts solar 420Ah LiFePo4
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