[LynnWM158]

Love my motorhome. Have owned 8 in various sizes over the years. I bought my third, and final one in November. Have boondocked and also camped in resort type parks all over the country and loved every minute of it. Renting a camper would probably be your best bet to see if you like it before you purchase. Camping clubs are a great way to learn the ropes. You will meet new best friends along the way as RV'ing is. Life is short - have fun

[Sue Eytalis]

We have been RVing since 1998. We are on our 5th Motor home. At this time we own a 2017 24’ class C with a Mercedes diesel. You should know Mercedes diesel requires 5% bio-diesel or less only (read owners manual) It will operate on above 5% but if you have engine trouble Mercedes will not honor warranty. Most diesel pumps are labeled if they contain above 5% diesel. Ford, Chevy or Dodge diesel can use any diesel. With gas cheap now buy a gas Class C.

[beachman46]

Interesting

[beachman46]

After reading everyone’s comments and opinions, I will be looking at the class.B. Smaller, easier to drive, better gas mileage and wife will feel confident driving something smaller.

[rayloyko@gmail.com]

We have a 2019 Class A DP. Yes it is expensive but... I’ve traveled all over the world but RV’ing is so different. We like knowing our “hotel” is clean and fresh each day. We do eat out but cooking in is still fun. With the virus today, it is the only way to travel and be sure of a safe environment. If you are serious, just jump in and do it!

[Nucky]

We've had 5Th wheel trailers for the last 20 to 25 years and got rid of the last one just before we moved here. Sometimes when I have too much time to think I imagine an RV or a Trike. Luckily in a moment of clarity, I surrendered my Motorcycle license and realize that I must face my limitations that goes with all the responsibility of owning another Class A, B, or C.

Topcha said it very well. I think that it's game over for me with camping but if I did do it on the spur of the moment I would love the Dodge Class B. Beautiful and affordable. My memories of camping with the family are just great. Maybe the memories are enough!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

I received my 23’ 2021 class B Pleasure-WAY motorhome last week. Was ordered around 6 months ago. A Mercedes chassis with 3 solar panels. A diesel that gets around 15 miles per gallon. No crowds, hotel rooms, indoor restaurants for us during this epidemic for the next year or more.

I really like those vehicles. But, I would be interested in knowing how you were able to negotiate a fair price.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I really like those vehicles. But, I would be interested in knowing how you were able to negotiate a fair price.

If it was ordered six months ago the pricing preceded the pandemic panic buying.

[Rollie]

Sounds like your mind is made up already, but his is my perspective. We had a class C on a Mercedes chassis. We just sold it after 4 great years. The reasons for selling=
1. not using it enough to justify after 4 years.
2. the cost of insurance and storage.
3. the cost of campsites keeps going up.
4. traffic seems to be getting worse over the years.
5. upkeep.
6. the stress of all the above.


This all being said we did a 10,000 mile trip out west last year and had a blast. We saw things that we probably would never see without an RV. Good luck with your choice.

Rollie

[Carlsondm]

We did it for over ten years and loved it. I recommend checking out rv.org for their ratings dvd or download on motor homes or fifth wheels. We went the motor home route because I wanted to be able to make a quick getaway at times.

We started with a class C Lazy Daze because of the stability, support, and ease of driving. They don’t have slides though. I and the grand kids loved it. Class C’s are made for families and ours slept 6. We could drive down the road and most any rv park had room for our 27 footer. Traffic jam. No worries .. we had everything we needed!

Reservations were rarely a problem. We also parked free at Walmart’s, Bass Pro, Costco, and camping world occasionally. Usually we were inroute and it was late. We did call ahead or check in. There is maintenance, but no more than a truck. Btw, we had solar panels on the roof, so lights and tv everywhere. We had a Wineguard antenna, boosters, etc. and very good reception most places. Florida was one state that gave us problems, so we bought the booster.

After 5 years we sold Deja Blue and bought a 36 ft Class A (Foretravel). We now had a diesel pusher with slides that slept 2 adults and 2 dwarfs. It was elegant and very few problems. After a decade, and health problems, we decided driving was too much and decided to purchase a home in TV. We will never regret the adventures we had with our motor homes.

If you are simply trying to avoid motels a Class b would allow sleeping, Ac, refrigeration, and pet travel. You might be able to park it at your home and get more use out of it. TV had no place to store near our home, so we sold the Class a.

We found it was a great way to see unusual places, avoid hotels and bed bugs, and travel on our own schedule. Our insulin was safe and we always had a potty nearby. We never changed a tire either. Coach net took care of that for all vehicles.

Did we save money? Sometimes .. if we stayed for a month or more, rates were 20-25% of the hotel rates. Short stays were double the monthly rates, so it was a wash.

[newchapter]

Been there, done that. Too much work. Expensive. Something always breaks. Just rent one and give it back.