Hello All,
New to the forum here; have been involved with RV's in one way or another since I was a kid. Now I'm looking to buy one.
I'm looking to get a used travel trailer that is between 19-30 feet long, or a Class A or C RV, to live in for the next few years.
I'm thinking something made in the 2000-2010 time-frame will allow for enough depreciation to fit my 10k price range, without any of the components being too old. I'd like to focus on the mid- to high-range of RV brands, for the sake of quality, and to avoid leaks. I know people who have bought brand new travel trailers, and have been VERY DISAPPOINTED with the quality, so I'm avoiding anything made in the last few years.
My biggest priority is having something that is going to be used for the next 5 years without any major issues (like roof leaks).
***I'm looking for advice on what brands were good or bad during the 2000-2010 time period, in order to make a more informed decision. ****
I'm in Indiana, so it makes getting certain brands, like Artic Fox, nearly impossible to get without a serious drive.
Also, I'm avoiding all entry-level brands for the sake of quality, such as Dutchmen, Coachmen, or Coleman, for the sake of durability, and since I will be living in this full time.
Lastly, I'm thinking of avoiding any of the Thor brands, as well as the Forest River brands after they got bought out by Berkshire Hathaway in 2005, as I imagine the focus shifted more on making a profit, rather than quality.
Any and all recommendations are welcome, as long as they are from personal experience or close secondhand information. I'd prefer not to just get offhand comments.
Again: I'm looking for advice on what brands were good or bad during the 2000-2010 time period, in order to get a recommendation on my primary residence for the next 5 years.
THANKS!!!!
New to the forum here; have been involved with RV's in one way or another since I was a kid. Now I'm looking to buy one.
I'm looking to get a used travel trailer that is between 19-30 feet long, or a Class A or C RV, to live in for the next few years.
I'm thinking something made in the 2000-2010 time-frame will allow for enough depreciation to fit my 10k price range, without any of the components being too old. I'd like to focus on the mid- to high-range of RV brands, for the sake of quality, and to avoid leaks. I know people who have bought brand new travel trailers, and have been VERY DISAPPOINTED with the quality, so I'm avoiding anything made in the last few years.
My biggest priority is having something that is going to be used for the next 5 years without any major issues (like roof leaks).
***I'm looking for advice on what brands were good or bad during the 2000-2010 time period, in order to make a more informed decision. ****
I'm in Indiana, so it makes getting certain brands, like Artic Fox, nearly impossible to get without a serious drive.
Also, I'm avoiding all entry-level brands for the sake of quality, such as Dutchmen, Coachmen, or Coleman, for the sake of durability, and since I will be living in this full time.
Lastly, I'm thinking of avoiding any of the Thor brands, as well as the Forest River brands after they got bought out by Berkshire Hathaway in 2005, as I imagine the focus shifted more on making a profit, rather than quality.
Any and all recommendations are welcome, as long as they are from personal experience or close secondhand information. I'd prefer not to just get offhand comments.
Again: I'm looking for advice on what brands were good or bad during the 2000-2010 time period, in order to get a recommendation on my primary residence for the next 5 years.
THANKS!!!!