Full time class A recommendations?

[Barbaraok]

Originally Posted by Mr_D

They are "so significant" that I have never run onto one yet. My last rig was 13 and never a problem

You've haven't been ask so therefore it doesn't exist? How nice. We are being asked more and more, usually with them walking over to look at the rig, if not actually going out and walking around.

Our winter park takes a picture/walks around any rig over 10 years old. Most people (it is a 55+ park) take care of their rigs, so there is no problem, but it is designed to give them a way to say no to any rig that they think will not be able to move when the rental term expires.

[rlott2k]

Originally Posted by Kyu

Makes sense to me.

Honestly that’s not a fair comment or completely true. Many of these parks just don’t want leaky junkers showing up.
Don’t worry about that factor. We had a 1997 class A for many years , never had a problem finding very nice RV parks.

Btw.. OP is asking about older RVs. There’s a thread for comments about 10 year old parks.

You should be able to find a nice RV in your budget, just be aware of upcoming expenses( Tires, batteries, insurances, component failures like fridges, a/c units etc)

[pduggs]

This beauty just posted on FB. Looks like a great deal.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

[cwk]

Originally Posted by twogypsies

Put a Newmar on your list!

Here's a good place to study floorplans and to get price ideas. There's a 2000 40' Country Coach for $20,000 (another good manufacturer) and also a 2000 40' Newmar Mountain Aire for $30,000.

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/

We spent many hours at the ppl website. Then we would go to some RV shows in the area, and sit inside the coaches, imagine cooking, relaxing, sleeping, etc., inside some. We made notes of what we liked and did not like; especially floor plans. Then we would look at the floorplans at ppl some more since we then had a better idea of what the two-dimensional floor plans looked like in real life.

Also, spend time on various areas of the iRV2 forums. Ask questions. Be prepared for a variety of answers. Decide which answers make the most sense for your situation.

We found our 1991 DP on rvtrader.com. We purchased it from a private owner. We had an experienced friend who knows RV's and DP's quite well look it over and test drive it with us. It was a luxury coach when new. That means solid wood cabinetry, great chassis, good design, etc. No particle board and/or stapled cabinets. All of the original appliances still work properly: washer/dryer, furnace, both air conditioners, water heater, microwave/convection oven, ice-maker, etc. The original TV's were still in the coach, but we are replacing them with current technology. This coach was built to last. I am doing a lot of the chassis and engine maintenance, and interior work myself, which will save me $$$.

Another recommendation is to hire a RV inspector to go over the RV you want to buy before you make a final commitment. This is similar to hiring a home inspector for buying a house. We did not do that, but had a trusted friend help us with the inspection. Others can comment more about inspections.

Good luck and welcome!

[JFXG]

Originally Posted by 1bigmess

You should be warned that there are a significant number of RV parks that will not let an RV in that is more than ten years old.

Yes, so many that in the past seven years I’ve encountered 2 of them.

[Barbaraok]

Originally Posted by JFXG

Yes, so many that in the past seven years I’ve encountered 2 of them.

Obviously you have different tastes in parks that others do.

[1bigmess]

Don't worry about the folks that say it isn't a problem. They aren't worried about it, and they tell others not to be concerned. And you don't need to be concerned, apparently, but at least you've heard about it, and what others have gone through.

But I'm clearly wrong.

[justinpirie]

Definitely hire an inspector. Even on a relatively new coach it would have saved me a bunch!

[Cacique]

Originally Posted by cwk

We spent many hours at the ppl website. Then we would go to some RV shows in the area, and sit inside the coaches, imagine cooking, relaxing, sleeping, etc., inside some. We made notes of what we liked and did not like; especially floor plans. Then we would look at the floorplans at ppl some more since we then had a better idea of what the two-dimensional floor plans looked like in real life.

Also, spend time on various areas of the iRV2 forums. Ask questions. Be prepared for a variety of answers. Decide which answers make the most sense for your situation.

We found our 1991 DP on rvtrader.com. We purchased it from a private owner. We had an experienced friend who knows RV's and DP's quite well look it over and test drive it with us. It was a luxury coach when new. That means solid wood cabinetry, great chassis, good design, etc. No particle board and/or stapled cabinets. All of the original appliances still work properly: washer/dryer, furnace, both air conditioners, water heater, microwave/convection oven, ice-maker, etc. The original TV's were still in the coach, but we are replacing them with current technology. This coach was built to last. I am doing a lot of the chassis and engine maintenance, and interior work myself, which will save me $$$.

Another recommendation is to hire a RV inspector to go over the RV you want to buy before you make a final commitment. This is similar to hiring a home inspector for buying a house. We did not do that, but had a trusted friend help us with the inspection. Others can comment more about inspections.

Good luck and welcome!

I agree 100% on having your RV inspected before making your final decision.

[jkinnebrew]

Whatever brand you decide on, get a certified RV inspector, because you can find a honey or a lemon regardless of the brand name. See NRVIA and this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St-_7fGiVzc

[lce3]

Originally Posted by pduggs

This beauty just posted on FB. Looks like a great deal.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Tried to follow the link but got the following message:

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The link you followed may have expired, or the page may only be visible to an audience you're not in.

[Karlak]

Originally Posted by jkinnebrew

Whatever brand you decide on, get a certified RV inspector, because you can find a honey or a lemon regardless of the brand name. See NRVIA and this video:

Such GREAT info.
When I was looking my first time out I found and RV that was PERFECT I thought so I hired an inspector.....He found MAJOR problems within a a short time, he refunded most of the money for the inspection. I will would use him again if he were still around.

[pduggs]

Originally Posted by lce3

Tried to follow the link but got the following message:

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Works for me.

[lce3]

Originally Posted by pduggs

Works for me.

Is this a closed group that you're a member of? I tried a couple of times but it wouldn't let me see the post.