Reliable Class A 36 ft+ for year round RV PARK fishing spot?

[rubytuesday]

Looking for used Class A as a year round fishing getaway to set up at a Texas coast Rv park for semi retired couple. Spend about a 4 to 8 days up to 6 months ayear there now in 5th wheel. Not for road touring (only move for hurricanes or park changes). Want at least 36FT and something that can hold up for 10 more years at least. LOOKING at gas to save $ up front because we won't be on the road, but want something with quality build and service/parts access. Found some Allegra Open Road models in the 2012 to 2016 ranging from 55,000 to 108,000 but should we look at Newmar gas? Or is there a good deisel option? Prefer to stay under 75,000, but would go higher for the right RV. Cash deal. Also, can we get insurance if RV is older tgan 10 years? Thanks for your input.

 

[Isaac-1]

Motorhomes need to be driven to stay roadworthy, particularly so when exposed to coastal salt air, a 5th wheel is a far better choice for such a situation.

 

[Mark_K5LXP]

The other way to look at it is it's the same time, money and upkeep whether you drive it or not. Tires go bad, brakes rust, fuel systems degrade. Seems a newer 5th wheel with a fraction of the moving parts would make more sense. Or, maybe renting an apartment...

Mark B.
Albuquerque, NM

 

[Kirk]

Allegro, by Tiffin RV is a good product and Newmar would be their #1 competitor, but since you are looking at RVs of about 10 years old the condition of things is most important. As much as I prefer to travel in a class A, I very much agree with Mark that a towable RV would probably be a better choice. A very common problem with class A rigs that sit near water a lot is rusting brake calipers. When we were RV volunteers sitting still for 1 to 4 months at a time and only occasionally near salt water, we still had to get at least 2 calipers replaced every few years. If you do go with a class A, you need to drive it for 50 miles or so every other month, at least.

 

[Lou Schneider]

Why do you want a motorhome? For your use a trailer seems much more appropriate. If the problem is having to climb the steps between levels in a 5th wheel several companies make park model trailers that are standard width. They're called destination trailers and can be moved without special permits.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Insurance costs are going to be much higher for a motorhome vs trailer, and in some states tag fees or taxes too.

I gather you want to be able to drive the RV away if necessary, but it's an expensive option.

Each motorhome manufacturer will have a high end gas model, but that "high end" generally won't be quite as nice as their diesels. Winnebago's best gasser is the Adventurer & it's Itasca Suncruiser sister. Fleetwood used to be the Southwind & Pace Arrow twins, but in recent years those models have been juggled around some. Newmars gas models are all pretty nice, but the best were the old Dutchstar & Mountainaire gas models. Monaco's La Palma gas was another nice one back in the early 2000 timeframe.
Perhaps if you gave a price or age range we could narrow it down better.

 

[Ray-IN]

Insurance costs are going to be much higher for a motorhome vs trailer, and in some states tag fees or taxes too.

I gather you want to be able to drive the RV away if necessary, but it's an expensive option.

Each motorhome manufacturer will have a high end gas model, but that "high end" generally won't be quite as nice as their diesels. Winnebago's best gasser is the Adventurer & it's Itasca Suncruiser sister. Fleetwood used to be the Southwind & Pace Arrow twins, but in recent years those models have been juggled around some. Newmars gas models are all pretty nice, but the best were the old Dutchstar & Mountainaire gas models. Monaco's La Palma gas was another nice one back in the early 2000 timeframe.
Perhaps if you gave a price or age range we could narrow it down better.

He did, but rather hidden.