Posted on 08/17/2015 4:00:09 PM PDT by Randy Larsen
I'm trying to find a used Class C RV that I can use for traveling during my retirement years.
I get combined 15.1 mpg towing it with a Toyota V6 from Lake Tahoe to the Arizona high country and back. There's lots of rolling hill desert and some serious uphill climbs/descents going both directions. I have a manual transmission and wouldn't have it any other way.
Randy, you seriously ought to consider and compare a lightweight travel trailer rig against a Class C. If you truly need something heavy like a Class C, I merely recommend diesel power.
Lessons learned from someone who has been there.......
Two words: TRUCK CAMPER! For less than $10,000 used, you can plop that baby on top of your truck and you're good to go.
I know several people who have given up their houses and moved into an RV year round. Younger, working ones. They’re very comfy and do well for full-time living. And, much better than an apartment. And, if you don’t like your neighbors, you move!
I've traveled in both, as a guest. In the RV you by definition are traveling along the road in your mobile home. This is better for a group of people, as they can relax in comfort as the miles go by.
For one or two, though, a travel trailer is usually ok. By law people can't be pulled in the trailer when it is moving. For two people, riding in the pulling vehicle isn't much of a sacrifice. One of you will be driving anyway and the other can relax in a reclining seat or the back seats if you have a vehicle with them.
If you already have a suitable pulling vehicle, I'd definitely look at a travel trailer. You can get a large trailer with expanding living room and bed room and have lots of room.
If you would need to buy a pulling vehicle that makes the economics less attractive but it still might be worth it to not have to drive the house every time you need/want to go somewhere.
That's like for someone going on a five day Elk hunt.
They rent RVs and then sell them as newer models come out. I hear from folks that have bought from them that they're very satisfied with the RV.
They remove all the El Monte graphics and provide meticulous maintenance records.
A great RV forum is RV.NET. Tons of great info.
Paul everretts in fresno is where I got mine good deal great service.
Thank You to all the great suggestions!
What kind would you suggest and what are YOU using now?
Those old GMC 26 footers have quite the following, over 8,000 of them still on the road, they were built by GM from 1973 to 1978. They’re being restored, renovated and refurbished. There are shops specializing in them across the country. Here in NC, Bethune Sales has a few for sale as well as consignment: http://www.bethunesales.com/listings/index.html. You can find one totally updated to modern specs and literally like new for under $50K (search for Explorer GMCII, photos of a sold one: http://www.bethunesales.com/listings/walters.html). You can find well-tended, updated ones from the high teens to high twenties. You want dual AC, they have a lot of glass. The most car-like driving experience of any RV, front wheel drive with air suspension.
NORMS RV
in Poway ,CA.
check their website
XLNT DEALERSHIP.
they rent units and then sell them .
Full service,
Route66 franchise.
I plan on doing the same as You’re Thinking.
They really have great RVs an after sales is wonderful too.
http://rvs.oodle.com/winnebago-rialta/for-sale/
Randy, some Rialta motorhomes for sale at this site.
You can use for pricing and general info.
Good luck.
I don't have anything, maybe in a couple of years. I need to read this entire thread when I have time. I'm considering a small travel trailer for one person. I have looked at a few websites. I don't necessarily recommend the following but they look nice in the pics. For the trailers Scamp offers, I'm considering 13' or 16'.
Exterior length 16'0", Exterior width 6'8", Exterior height 7'10"
Interior height 6'3", Sleeps 1 to 4
Fiberglass construction, Approx. weight: 1750 lbs
MSRP from $10,995 plus options (3/09)
This is a small trailer with a lot of options. The Scamp 16' provides more
counter and storage space than the 13' (see RoTi review here), and the
16' can be easily set up with two bathroom and shower options.
Scamp says "You decide what your camping and traveling needs are,
then choose which options you want. There are many optional items
to choose from including appliances, layouts, extra lights. Any of the
sales staff can help you get your trailer with the items you need"
http://www.scamptrailers.com/
Me too !
” It is a great lifestyle for some; no so much for others”
Yep. Know a couple Seniors whom sold the house thinking they would see the world and live out their time in their new and expensive RV. Lasted a year before they screamed uncle.
Ebay. Lot’s of (local/area) dealers will list on Ebay, as well. If nothing else, you can use it as a features and pricing guide :)
Sounds fun. Now about all those different state firearms laws...
You will be armed, right?
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