Our family of 4, two adults, a 4 year old and a 1 year old, are looking to buy our first motorhome. We live in Eastern Oregon and want to see it all! Alaska to Walt Disney World and everything in between. We want to create life long memories for our children.
Our budget is in the 40 to 45K range for the initial purchase. We would prefer to have a diesel, a rear queen bed, and as many amenities as possible. From what I've seen advertised, there are many low mileage, older, premium diesels available. Foretravels, Monacos, Safaris, Vogues, Coachman's, etc.
We'd appreciate input, by those with experience, on the direction we are looking to go. We will use it for many long weekend trips and at least 1 three week plus cross country trip per year (20,000 mi/year)
Here's our concerns/thoughts at this point:
We would like to see 10 + mpg, may be dreaming here.
No wood frame walls/ceilings
We want to be able to traverse some good unpaved roads
We don't want any slides
We want to buy one coach to last for many years but don't have the resources for a new one
We would like to find specs on older model RV's (construction, power train)
We'd like input on engine/ transmission combinations to look for and avoid
We are aware that maintenance records are worth their weight in gold
We are very mechanically inclined and can perform most maintenance and repairs
LP vs. Diesel generator
Bottom line is that we are considering an early/mid 90's diesel pusher and would appreciate any input you may have, whether it be positive or negative.
Thanks in advance for your help
Our budget is in the 40 to 45K range for the initial purchase. We would prefer to have a diesel, a rear queen bed, and as many amenities as possible. From what I've seen advertised, there are many low mileage, older, premium diesels available. Foretravels, Monacos, Safaris, Vogues, Coachman's, etc.
We'd appreciate input, by those with experience, on the direction we are looking to go. We will use it for many long weekend trips and at least 1 three week plus cross country trip per year (20,000 mi/year)
Here's our concerns/thoughts at this point:
We would like to see 10 + mpg, may be dreaming here.
No wood frame walls/ceilings
We want to be able to traverse some good unpaved roads
We don't want any slides
We want to buy one coach to last for many years but don't have the resources for a new one
We would like to find specs on older model RV's (construction, power train)
We'd like input on engine/ transmission combinations to look for and avoid
We are aware that maintenance records are worth their weight in gold
We are very mechanically inclined and can perform most maintenance and repairs
LP vs. Diesel generator
Bottom line is that we are considering an early/mid 90's diesel pusher and would appreciate any input you may have, whether it be positive or negative.
Thanks in advance for your help