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05-06-2018, 04:37 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 1
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Can this be done?
On August 1, 2018 I'm supposed to be leaving North Carolina in my new RV and heading to places unknown and a new, adventurous life. Problem is I haven't even decided on what type of RV I want never mind the purchasing part.
Since I am in this position due to some drastic life changes that I never expected or wanted I sought of thought maybe I'd be dead and not have to go through all these decision making life altering plans.
But alas I am still alive and kicking and finally excited about my RV future. I'm just hoping I can make it happen in under 90 days.
I have no RV experience so this is going to be tough. The hardest part of this was trying to decide on what type of RV would be best for 1 person to live in full time for a least a year.
I have decided on a Class C that doesn't have anything to do with Ford. I have joined iRV2 in hopes of becoming educated enough to make all of the above happen in my time line. Any help or tips would be greatly appreciated. I'll keep you posted!
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05-06-2018, 04:42 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 54,784
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Hi !  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Hope you find the perfect rig for your needs!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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05-06-2018, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: MI
Posts: 4,733
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Hi Patch,
Welcome to the Forum! Often things work out the way they should so apparently you are still supposed to be here. Glad to hear it.
Go to PPL Motorhomes website to look at floorplans for the Class C's or even a shorter Class A. Are you planning on towing a car or just driving the motorhome?
YouTube has all sorts of videos on anything RV'ing. How to empty your tanks, driving your rig, maintenance on your rig. Go look while you are trying to figure out which rig to buy.
Read old threads here. The more you read, the more you will be able to get in your rig and succeed. With that statement remember that we all make mistakes at this. It just happens.
Look up and old thread called "RV Fixes for Newbies and Oldies". To find it go to the search engine at the top right of the page. Enter a subject.
Keep coming back here to ask questions, lot's of helpful people here.
Lynne
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04 WBGO Itasca Sunova (Miss May) Blue Ox Tow Bar
15 Equinox (Noxi) 18 RAD Mini e-bike, 04 Tracker
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05-06-2018, 04:46 PM
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Senior Member
Forest River Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Mountain Home, Arkansas
Posts: 832
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Welcome from North Central Arkansas. Have you joined the class C forum on IRV2?
You should be able to get most of your questions answered.
Enjoy your travels.
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TV 2014 Ford F350 Lariat Diesel
Fiver 2018 Cedar Creek 29ir 
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05-06-2018, 04:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 3,296
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Heck yeah it can be done. Research is your friend and these forums are full of good info. Ask a bunch of questions. I researched for about six months, pulled the trigger on a used Class A and went full time without any RV experience. That was six years and over 100,000 miles. I personally would shoot for a quality used C. Ppl motorhomes has a bunch of used rvs on consignment that you can view online. First off pick a budget for your C and stick to it. Find where quality meets age to get to that number. Then it is all about floor plan. Follow the class C forum and the owners forums to get a feel for what the different brands are like. I dont have any experience with Cs, but i am sure someone will chime in here that does. Keep us posted on your progress and ask away.
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05-06-2018, 04:55 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 532
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Patch
For anyone to provide any insight to what you can expect to find and experience there are a few things you need to inform us about.
Purchase Budget (new vs used) and size?
Travel expectancy? How many miles per year do you plan to travel. Some people stay parked for long periods.
How mechanically inclined are you? Can you perform regular service and repairs?
Even RV’s that are in good condition need constant attention to stay road worthy so just be prepared. Glad to have you aboard.
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2003 Jeep Liberty/2019 Jeep Trailhawk
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05-06-2018, 05:19 PM
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Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Where we park it!
Posts: 13,145
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Welcome and yes it can be done. Remember floor plan is very important. Do read the various threads, forums and web sites suggested above and come back and ask a ton of questions. Good luck
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2018 Tiffin Allegro RED 37PA
2020 JEEP Trailhawk
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05-06-2018, 05:49 PM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Clovis, CA, USA
Posts: 13,149
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Are you looking to buy new or used?
How much is your budget?
Have you ever used an RV?
Don't want Ford? That's going to limit your selection drastically for new units.
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2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
Criticism is easier than Craftsmanship
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05-06-2018, 09:17 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 31,549
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Glad to have you here in the forum with us. You're gonna like it here.
Good luck with the search.
Happy Trails!!!
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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05-06-2018, 10:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Roseville, California
Posts: 2,638
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2021 Montana 3231 CK full body paint (Sterling)
300 watt solar, 3 air conditions, Slide out toppers
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05-06-2018, 10:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 630
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Two years ago wife and I were just starting to look for a RV. We did not own any and had not used one in many many years. (Then they had both been pop ups.)
We bought this coach in Sept. that year. So yes it can be done and while we don’’t full time we have over 6months and 15000 miles use from this coach.
Good luck on finding what fits you, just know yourself and needs.
Tom
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