So I am not new to RVing but I am kinda new to motor homes. I have started tent camping, then got an older pop up, then a newer bumper pull, then into my current RV, a 1993 Jamboree Searcher 23? class C. Most of my time spent in my RV is at a local festivals 8-10 weekends a year. There are no hook ups or anything like that so the motor home won us over because it only takes a few minutes to setup and an onboard generator is very nice. We constantly camp next to my buddy who has a 2014 Newmar Dutch Star. Granted I know this is a 400k rig but after camping next to him for the last 2 years I am now ready to upgrade. We would also like to use it more than what we have. We normally fly for some family trips but I am thinking it would be nice to take some road trips so something that rides smooth would be nice, but right now its not a must.
I am very torn right now and wanted to get some opinions. I have a few options. I could go with a new A or C under 100k. I really cant justify anything more than that. But I would prefer to go with something MUCH cheaper, like a very high quality 15+ year old diesel pusher. On something used I really don?t want to spend more 50-60k.
I am open floor plan wise. My current RV is tiny so practically everything is an upgrade. I would like something a little bigger. 30+ ft. But I don?t need anything massive. I was looking at some 35-38 ft pushers and they seemed to be laid out pretty good. We don?t spend a ton of time in the RV but it would be nice to beat the heat of the day sometimes. This weekend we needed a break from walking around the festival but my RV is so small we just ended up sitting outside. It was 95 degrees and felt like 110 so it would have been nice to catch a little AC mid day.
Option 1: Something new under 100k. Can be a C, can be an A.
Pros: Its new. Warranty. Easy to finance. Cons: Massive depreciation. Expensive. Would be purchasing an ?entry level motor home? that cost as much as a small house.
Questions: Thoughts on C vs A? Any preferences on brand or models?
Option 2: 5 year old gas C or A.
Pros: Newer. Could get something higher end. Cons: No air ride.
Questions: What would be considered a high end gas coach make model wise?
Option 3: 10-15 year old diesel pusher.
Pros: Diesel. Air ride. Seems to be more solid construction. Cons: Older
Questions: I have watched videos and read articles about diesel vs gas and it pretty much says that one is not necessarily better than the other, it depends on what your going to do with it. But when I talk to actual owners in post most swear by diesel. So is diesel better when we are talking used? And if so same as above, what makes and models should I be looking for?
I am very torn right now and wanted to get some opinions. I have a few options. I could go with a new A or C under 100k. I really cant justify anything more than that. But I would prefer to go with something MUCH cheaper, like a very high quality 15+ year old diesel pusher. On something used I really don?t want to spend more 50-60k.
I am open floor plan wise. My current RV is tiny so practically everything is an upgrade. I would like something a little bigger. 30+ ft. But I don?t need anything massive. I was looking at some 35-38 ft pushers and they seemed to be laid out pretty good. We don?t spend a ton of time in the RV but it would be nice to beat the heat of the day sometimes. This weekend we needed a break from walking around the festival but my RV is so small we just ended up sitting outside. It was 95 degrees and felt like 110 so it would have been nice to catch a little AC mid day.
Option 1: Something new under 100k. Can be a C, can be an A.
Pros: Its new. Warranty. Easy to finance. Cons: Massive depreciation. Expensive. Would be purchasing an ?entry level motor home? that cost as much as a small house.
Questions: Thoughts on C vs A? Any preferences on brand or models?
Option 2: 5 year old gas C or A.
Pros: Newer. Could get something higher end. Cons: No air ride.
Questions: What would be considered a high end gas coach make model wise?
Option 3: 10-15 year old diesel pusher.
Pros: Diesel. Air ride. Seems to be more solid construction. Cons: Older
Questions: I have watched videos and read articles about diesel vs gas and it pretty much says that one is not necessarily better than the other, it depends on what your going to do with it. But when I talk to actual owners in post most swear by diesel. So is diesel better when we are talking used? And if so same as above, what makes and models should I be looking for?