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I am a single, "older" female and will be fulltiming in the next 6 months. I have narrowed my search down to small C-B's. I have been looking at 2005's and newer with diesel engines. I have recently come across a 1998 Coachhouse C (gas) with 18,000 miles extremely reasonably priced. At what point does "old" versus mileage come into play? Any thoughts would certainly help. Thanks.
Our first rv bought in 2005 was a 1988 Class A. We got her for a decent price and was fine with her until we decided we wanted to eventually fulltime and since hubby can not LIVE without his truck, we moved to a fifthwheel.
I can not say if newer rigs are really that much better with mileage. But from what I have heard certain parks will not allow rigs older than 10 years. Although we have never come across such a park. If we did, we could probably not afford to stay there anyway!
One thing - never take as gospel what ANYONE tells you regarding expected mileage. When trying to sell a rig, the mileage quoted is always higher than what you will experience.
I would be very careful if purchasing the 1998 with only 18,000 miles on it. It has been sitting a lot and needs to be checked out thoroughly by a mechanic and someone who really knows RVs.
Our current MH sat for awhile before we purchased it, and we had problems with seals leaking and also had problems with other RV components that were caused by non-use.
Some of these problems didn't show up until after we were on the road with it for a month or so.
The 98 may be great, but get it thoroughly checked out before you buy.
Jim
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Jim and Linda Full-timers from 2001 to 2013 http://parttimewithjandl.blogspot.com/ 2006 Dodge 2500 Diesel pulling a Heartland 26LRSS TT May your days be warm, and your skies be blue. May your roads be smooth, and your views ever-new.
If an older RV has been well kept and serviced and has low mileage, it should serve you well. Like others have suggested be sure to have a good mechanic check it out. Hopefully you can find one with RV experience.
The thing to keep in mind, most vehicles have about a 10 year lifespan before things begin to go bad just due to age.... belts, wiring, seals, pumps..etc.
In addition, some RV parks have restrictions on the age of vehicles. 10 years is the cut off age for these parks. You can usually get in if your RV looks like it's new.
And finally, some parks also do not allow Class C or Class B RVs....I don't understand why.
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"May the FOREST be with you" Alfa See-Ya 5'er and 2007 Kodiak C4500 Monroe
When I started looking for RV's I came acroos a 2001 Class C and a 1994 Class A and the 1994 was in much better shape than the 2001 so I bought the 1994. If people take care of there motorhome then it should last for years.
You said it snobs and franly i wouldnt fit in there well,plus they wouldnt like us there we are harley davidson tryke riders,,,they would prob say eww bikers you cant come here lol seriously who would want to camp,rv there if they have that attitude. i go for the atmosphere,friendliness.
We travel with a bike as well. In our experience it isn't that the parks have an issue with "bikers." It's more of a noise concern. I think it's pretty safe to say that most of the folks in an rv park are looking for peace and quiet (unless we're at the nascar race or bike rally) and motorcycles coming and going or cruising the park tend to interrupt that peace and quiet.
We just talk to the management, tell them we won't be cruising around and then start the bike, leave quickly and shut it down quickly when we come back... Usually not a problem but if it is we just find another place.
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Carol Kerr Welch
Wife to Jeff, "Mom" to Chuy; Retama Village Resident
Hi Yes that was my concern it will be our only means of translortation because we dont care for toy haulers and had to choose what vehicle to drive and well hubby isnt going to give up on hiis bike so car lost. We wont be going out late evening and coming home late . We understand noice factor.Ted llived in a trailer park a few yrs back,had another tryke and respected that you dont rev it up,you come in and shut it off right away.its just common respect for others
Hi, We have a 2002 mh and trailer our bike. Have NEVER been turned away and also found a couple great riding groups. We take good care of our mh and use common courtesy. Janice
We are bike riders but i for one wouldnt want to hear a harely reving up non stop it would get on my nerves too so i can understand others not wanting to hear it either. Question to you since you brought it up you say you tow your bike? on the back with a tow or like us using it for main vehicle? If you like you may take this priv so as not to disrupt others
