The_nuttalls
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My husband and I are planning to make a radical life change and hope to be moving into a 5th wheel this time next year.
I know they aren't meant to be the same construction as a house, and I know there are so many reasons why we 'shouldn't'. We just need it to work for 3-4 years.
I won't bore you all with our life story or how we got here, but know that it involves more cross country moves than years, tens of thousands of dollars lost, and a general consensus that we are fed up with standard house living.
We need to be able to move every 10-18mo for my husbands work and instead of constantly living in uncertainty about housing and finances, we want to be able to take our house with us.
From the reading I have done thus far, it seams that Teton Homes and Forest River are the top recommendations for all season RV (we have no idea and no control over what climate we end up in next). We know we will have to adjust our expectations for comfort, but what are the most important considerations we should keep in mind and look for in a 5th wheel year round?
We have never bought an RV and want to make sure we go in as educated as possible. We plan on spending a lot of time looking at models and deciding what we have to have, but as far as how we negotiate or find a fair price, we could use some guidance. Advice? We will be buying used. Dealer or private party better?
How modifiable are most RVs? If we want to change the space for a bigger fridge or add another appliance is that possible?
Any and all advice or reading suggestions would be appreciated.
I know they aren't meant to be the same construction as a house, and I know there are so many reasons why we 'shouldn't'. We just need it to work for 3-4 years.
I won't bore you all with our life story or how we got here, but know that it involves more cross country moves than years, tens of thousands of dollars lost, and a general consensus that we are fed up with standard house living.
We need to be able to move every 10-18mo for my husbands work and instead of constantly living in uncertainty about housing and finances, we want to be able to take our house with us.
From the reading I have done thus far, it seams that Teton Homes and Forest River are the top recommendations for all season RV (we have no idea and no control over what climate we end up in next). We know we will have to adjust our expectations for comfort, but what are the most important considerations we should keep in mind and look for in a 5th wheel year round?
We have never bought an RV and want to make sure we go in as educated as possible. We plan on spending a lot of time looking at models and deciding what we have to have, but as far as how we negotiate or find a fair price, we could use some guidance. Advice? We will be buying used. Dealer or private party better?
How modifiable are most RVs? If we want to change the space for a bigger fridge or add another appliance is that possible?
Any and all advice or reading suggestions would be appreciated.