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Thanks I was looking at Rv.net, I will go check out RV smart.

The Tow Rigs and Trailers section of the PBB, of course.

Couple people building RVs here right now, some threads on AC alternatives and DC power management, some threads on refurbing old campers...

Yea that is part of the reason why I wanted to look for a RV forum. The work and projects that are in this section are way more then I am capable of doing. They are a lot of fun to look at.

I was just looking for some basic information and opinions on some used RV.

 

The Tow Rigs and Trailers section of the PBB, of course.

Couple people building RVs here right now, some threads on AC alternatives and DC power management, some threads on refurbing old campers...

 

I love having an RV. Used to have a fifth wheel, but always had to take 2 vehicles when goin wheeling (1 to pull rig, 1 to pull fifth wheel). I bought a diesel pusher RV and I now pull the rig with it.

The best part is that I took EVERY complaint away from the kids on long trips: "I have to pee"- go pee, " I'm tired"- go lay down, "I'm hungry"- get something out of the fridge to eat, "I'm bored"- go play your X-box, draw, whatever....

My wife also cleans the whole thing while heading home, so we don't have to do it when we get home.

 

I am looking for my first RV, just a gas one for now. Trying to keep it around $15k. Looking at some 95-99 Fleetwood Bounders.

I am looking forward to not having my two dogs trying to sit in the front seat of the truck with me while driving down the road and also as you mentioned the kid has nothing to complain about.

I already made the women agree to the whole cleaning it on the way home. That reminds me I need to get that in writing

Twitch, may also go to Escapees ... usually a great source for everything RV related

I will check that out thanks

RVNet has a lot of information, but it a family friendly type place, so no PBB GCC or TP type shenanigans allowed. A lot of good information though, although like someone else stated, I would come here or a brand specific forum for tow rig info.

Yea pirate is like no other when it comes to "shenanigans". I will try to keep it PG over there :evil:

 

Twitch, may also go to Escapees ... usually a great source for everything RV related

 

RVNet has a lot of information, but it a family friendly type place, so no PBB GCC or TP type shenanigans allowed. A lot of good information though, although like someone else stated, I would come here or a brand specific forum for tow rig info.

 

escapees is pretty damn good. schoolies is pretty good as well once you get over everything is in converted busses.

 

I have a budget of $15k-ish and want to buy a RV. This will be mostly for 3-5 day trips in the desert 200 miles away, hopefully about 10 times a year.


My only requirement is that it tows (approx. 5000lbs) 4runner and 16ft trailer below

I was looking at these two RV's but I am open to suggestions. One is gas and the other is diesel. I am not really sure what I want. Please feel free to tell me.

1999 bounder - $15000 (yucca valley, ca)

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/3208666132.html


31 foot, 35,000 miles, new tires, Ford V10 gas engine, includes electric chair lift for the disabled also, hand controls. (hand controls can be removed)

Or

++++ 34 ft diesel Pusher++++ - $15500

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/3168770219.html

This has to be the best buy out there. In excellent condition 1993 Rivera b Cobra===two air conditioners=======cruise control=======flat screen t.v.======Interior has been

re-done====spartan chassis====cummins 255 hp with banks turbo====7 kw kohler propane generator====air over hydraulic brakes====microwave====satellite

dish====Queen bed plus sofa converts to bed====am fm cassette stereo====monitor panel====roof ladder====hydraulic levelers====plus

Thank you for your help it is really appreciated.

 

So what you guys area saying is i would rather have something like this...

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/3168770219.html

Over something like this

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/3208666132.html

Depends on condition, the V10 in the motorhome works well

 

30K miles seems pretty low. But basically what you are saying is if the V10 is in good condition, you would go with that?

Thank you

 

Possibly, but some of those early V10's had spark plug issues. You'll need a larger trans. cooler to tow in the mountains.

Just have to check them out, check the roof-is it rubber, fiberglass, or aluminum and have the seams been sealed recently?

Tires-age, don't want to run tme over 7 years old and they are expensive to replace if they are 19.5's or larger which I would want.

Low miles is typical for a motorhome but not always good. Check the hours on the generator-really low hours there is not a good sign.

Don't get in a hurry looking, there are a lot of things to look at and study on with these things.

 

Found your post on rv.net

Daveinet is a regular on there and knows his stuff, I would imagine that carringb will also chime in there soon as he is the V10 expert on that board.

 

Just a caution/fair warning on tire size; I and more than a few others here have 19.5 tires and if there's one bitch we all have it's the price and how uncommon of a size they are.

If you have dual wheels on a single axle as most all motorhomes do and you blow out one tire you'll have to replace both tires if a suitable used tire can't be found(which is the likeliest scenario). At a good $300 a tire for new you're automatically looking at $600 in tires without any labor and balancing.

 

I have a 26' Class C w/ the V10. E450 chassis, rated at 5000 lbs towing, 21K GCWR, 14K GWR. I usually roll down the road at around 13K. I flat tow my Wag (around 4500-5000 lbs) so tongue weight is negligible and I'm not worried about overloading the axle. The V10 pulls my Jeep easily, barely feel it, except when the hills get steep, and even then its fine. Big disc brakes all around, stops it all easily, without supplemental braking on my Jeep.

Gas mileage is the same whether I'm towing the Jeep or not. Plus, oil changes and maintenance are much cheaper with a gasser than a diesel. If you were going to be driving all over the country with a heavier load, then I would say get a diesel, the 2 extra MPG and extra towing capacity might pay for itself after many, many miles. But for short trips with around 5000 lbs a few times a year, the gasser is the way to go.

The general way to think about the different types of motorhomes: Class A's have more storage space but less sleeping room, Class C's usually have more sleeping space with the cab-over bunk, but less storage.

My rig: