Lurker. MH on bucket list..

[DonTom]

we have/had one member here that was on his 3rd Cummins diesel engine (ISX?) at over $40,0000 each

And I was thinking diesel engines in RVs would last a lifetime.

-Don- Reno, NV

 

[Isaac-1]

Realistically, yes there are deals out there on well maintained older motorhomes at somewhat reasonable prices, though you will likely have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find them. The vast majority are somewhere in between with most showing serous signs of neglect, and a good many being the the money pit category of they should be paying you to haul it off. Of course most of the time the prime examples will be priced higher than the ones people should be paying you to haul off.

 

[BruceR1]

Selecting a motorhome is a serious exercise in managing design trade-offs. While it's enjoyable to have everything possible loaded into a rig, I would soon tire of it as it's difficult to wrangle a 35' behemoth around town and into campsites. At the low end, a spartan 18' van conversion will soon feel extremely cramped, with little room for a good bed, bathroom, and kitchen.

You'll need to juggle what you want versus what you need. I do like to visit certain state and federal campgrounds that have very tight length limits, so the 35 footer is a no-go. I find I can get last-minute campsites for my 21' Chinook that other motorhome won't fit. And that winery or small town I want to visit ... just pull right in.

Another note on length: many, if not most, motorhome lengths are NOT the overall vehicle length. That "30 footer" rig might sound promising but it might actually be 33' overall.

 

[DonTom]

Another note on length: many, if not most, motorhome lengths are NOT the overall vehicle length.

Inside length vs. outside. My Tioga 24D, Class C is 24' inside. 26' feet outside. I have not measured my new 29' 11" class A, but I expect it will be closer to 29'11" either way it's measured

-Don- Auburn, CA.

 

[grmucci]

I am the OP reviving my post from 2021. So now four years later I shifted gears. Now seeking a small class C less than 24 ft for less than 20K. I'm looking at a 2008 Coachman Freelander 22 QB asking $20,500. I offered 18. Firestone tires are 2 years old, no delam or moisture damage. New house batteries. 42,000 mi. If it passes the engine drivetrain chassis suspension front end inspection, it'll be a go. Comments?

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Condition is everything on any used RV, so you are focused on the right things. Compare with asking prices for similar rigs in your region to make sure the price is right, and watch for dealer add-ons after the price is agreed. The only price that matters is "out the door".