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Car Forum / Driving, Maintenance, Tuning / RVs / July 2005The best RVs
I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray into RVing. I consider the Chevy Impala, the Toyota Camry, and the Ford Crown Vic about the best cars around for overall cost efficiency, dependability, ease and low cost of repair. Given these parameters, what would be the RV equivalents, if there are some, in the travel trailer and motorhome world? Could one figure that Winnebago would come close? They certainly seem to sell the most vehicles, and if they suck, people wouldn't buy them, right? I am thinking about small to medium sized units, nothing opulent. Cheers! Dave Miller Webmaster & Chaplain So. Ga. StudebakerDriversClub http://www.georgiastudebaker.com >Could one figure that Winnebago would come close? Yes, if you are talking motorhomes Winnebago is a good choice. Hunter Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!" 'Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting "...holy sh.t...what a ride!"' Reply: But Jesus Christ said : " There seems a way which is right to a man , but it ends in eternal death (hell) " " Enter thru the narrow gate that leads to eternal life, and not thru the wide gate which leads to hell" "I am the way, the truth, and the life ; no one will get to heaven except thru me" Getting all you can out of this life thru experiences, gaining material goods, and all sorts of pleasure....wont count once we close our eyes to this short life ; what will matter then, is did we put the Creator first in our lives instead of making ourselves 'god' . Peace. There you go again, dave, you uneducated fundy a.shole, preaching your creationist crap to people who don't give a sh.t about what you think..f.ck off and die >> There you go again, dave, you uneducated fundy a.shole, preaching >> your creationist crap to people who don't give a sh.t about what you >> think..f.ck off and die Don't miss dave posting in news:rec.outdoors.rv-travel  SignatureMy part-time website is at http://5110.sytes.net The full-time one is at http://www.geocities.com/spmf38 , but there's no TechSection there. rv-travel------where all the truely inbred rv'ers hang This tripe, coming from the person that said is preaching now? If you have reformed Dave, that's a good thing. Part of accepting the Lord into your life is apologizing to people you have wronged. Have you? 'im a single male no children but did lose one to God many years ago im a christian but have recently found myself fighting with homesexual demons in my mind i am around children often and worry about my feelings for them too id like someone other than my minister to discuss this situation wioth dave>>>' is preaching now? If you have reformed Dave, that's a good thing. Part of accepting the Lord into your life is apologizing to people you have wronged. Have you apologized? > 'Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved > body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > this short life ; what will matter then, is did we put the Creator > first in our lives instead of making ourselves 'god' . Peace. >> This tripe, coming from the person that said is preaching now? If >> you have reformed Dave, that's a good thing. Part of accepting the [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> thing. Part of accepting the Lord into your life is apologizing to >> people you have wronged. Have you apologized? Dave "The Freak" should apologise for existing. SignatureMy part-time website is at http://5110.sytes.net The full-time one is at http://www.geocities.com/spmf38 , but there's no TechSection there. 'Getting all you can out of this life thru experiences, gaining material goods, and all sorts of pleasure....wont count once we close our eyes to this short life ; what will matter then, is did we put the Creator first in our lives instead of making ourselves 'god' . Peace.' ..and P.S. : Rebellion against ones own Creator comes in the form of passiveness and overtness ; many people (only before they die of course...) are pretty brave and dont mind saying what they think of The Creator so they live thier life apart from his love and principles. In doing so, they just heap extra distance for all of eternity between themselves and thier Creator. God grants the amount of distance sought while here on earth , for all of eternity. Simply put : You make your own bed. So make it wisely cause you must sleep in it for a very long time to come. Simply > put : You make your own bed. ...But most of us don't sleep wit 9-year-old boys. SignatureMy part-time website is at http://5110.sytes.net The full-time one is at http://www.geocities.com/spmf38 , but there's no TechSection there. > I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs > a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray > into RVing. <snip> > I am thinking about small to medium sized units, nothing opulent. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > So. Ga. StudebakerDriversClub > http://www.georgiastudebaker.com Dave, you would do well to investigate the RVCG (RV Consumer Group) at: www.rv.org. And whatever else you do, get a Pre-trip inspections by a reputable dealer. Then, if you wish to discover even more about RVing, here are some other URLs for you... http://www.rvsafety.com/ForNewbies.htm http://www.rvsafety.com/thinking.htm http://www.rvsafety.com/considerate.htm http://www.rvsafety.com/PetOwners.htm Now that you've formally begun your education <g>, you'd best be prepared to have fun. Oh yeah... ONE other THING...Happy Travelin'. SignatureRam KE7BRE www.rvsafety.com (Remove first 2 dots to reply) >I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs >a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >So. Ga. StudebakerDriversClub >http://www.georgiastudebaker.com everyone builds a lemon. repeat that often. everyone has an opinion. repeat that just as often. that being said, we've owned 2 winnebago industries class a units over the past 20 years and, apart from some minor issues, have had a very positive experience. our first was a 26' winnebago chieftain...our current unit is an itasca suncruiser 35U. we had a problem with some of the fiberglass 'popping' out (small pops the size of an pencil eraser) last year. the vehicle was out of warranty. winnebago's response? they replaced, at no cost to me, both side walls. and i mean both side walls..nose to tail. they even re-mounted my radio antenna mounts for me. sure, i had to deliever the MH to them and then pick it up. but it was worth the trip. 73, rich, n9dko > I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs > a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > So. Ga. StudebakerDriversClub > http://www.georgiastudebaker.com I'm not sure anyone will second this opinion but Newmar apears to be a good to excellent manufacturer although not the cheapest. >> I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs >> a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > I'm not sure anyone will second this opinion but Newmar apears to be a > good to excellent manufacturer although not the cheapest. I own a '96 Newmar Mountain Aire 38 footer. With the exception of the Ford tranny, which we got changed yesterday after 950 miles from having it changed the last time, I am enthralled with it. I think the tranny might be an aberration, as I have not heard of a lot of owners having trouble with that tranny. I love the fact that I can sit and converse at 65 mph, the sound level is so low. The cabinets are not creeking and cheeping like a thousand blackbirds on LSD. The wind isn't howling. Insulation is good. Fabrics are lasting. Appliances are top notch. The cabinetry is superb. Everything is tight. In other MHs I have had, cabinetry was something you put up with, and adapted with magnets, bungee cords, rubberbands, improvisations, and 16d nails. There are a couple of things that are not 100%, but pretty good. We bought this two years ago for $49k, and it is worth at least that today. The last owner lost $67k in depreciation in seven years. If you are new to motorhoming, do your homework. Buy used instead of taking a depreciation beating. And if you want to trade out or up, you don't take a loss. You will learn with every one. There is no perfect MH, and getting what you want the first time is impossible, even if you have it custom made, I believe. You just have to live in it a while and find the warts. Motors, drivetrains, and frames are the hidden component. Do your homework there, too. The best motorhome? IMHO, it is the one that gets you on the road the most! Steve >>> I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs >>> a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray [quoted text clipped - 56 lines] > > Steve I agree with a used unit but, don't get one that it so used that you won't enjoy it. I'm 33 and I have been camping all of my life in tents. I bought a used pop-up when I was 24. I paid $800 for it. It needed work but I was confident that I could handle it. I repaired the roof, replaced the icebox with a fridge and added an extra 120V outlet. I sold it for $750 (with new wheels, tires and hubs). I decided I wanted and RV. So, I started looking at different models and different years. Originally, I had a limit of $15K absolute max. I looked at various units in the $10-13K range. I didn't like what I was getting for that amount of money and I know that there were some repairs that I could not do. I went to a dealer to look at one that was listed for $15K and it had been sold. It was ok but definitly had more wear on it then I wanted. I ended up purchasing a used 1997 27' Fleetwood Tioga Montara with a little less then 15K miles for $26K out the door. It was immaculate inside and minor scapres on the outside. Tires were newer and tha paint actually shined. Hope this helps. Btw I use mine about every other week or so for 3-4 nights a week. Ed "tat-2" <tat-2@rcn.com> wrote I > ended up purchasing a used 1997 27' Fleetwood Tioga Montara with a little > less then 15K miles for $26K out the door. It was immaculate inside and > minor scapres on the outside. Tires were newer and tha paint actually > shined. > >Ed There are some real deals out there. Especially now with high gas prices. You just have to watch, have money and be ready to move on a deal, and do yer homework so you know what yer looking at. Lots of low mileage deals ................ Steve > "tat-2" <tat-2@rcn.com> wrote > I [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Steve Ah but deciding what type to get is the rub for a newbie. So many things to consider. And how does one get feel of what it is like to drive a vehicle pulling a 5ver or TT or driving a MH of some class (I still get the classes confused). LB And how does one get feel of what it is like to drive a vehicle >pulling a 5ver or TT or driving a MH of some class (I still get the classes >confused). > >LB That is something I've wondered. Do dealers just let you take them for a spin like cars, or do you have to buy it first then decide if you like the way it drives? Ronnie > I'd like to get the group's opinion on the best RVs > a newbie like myself might consider for his first foray > into RVing. > > .... If you are looking for a Class C, you should consider Lazy Daze (NOT the dealer Lazy Days in Tampa,FL). Some consider it the best Class C built. You should consider viewing this site for information: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lifewithalazydazerv/ Do a google search for the Lazy Daze website. They do not sell to dealers and you can expect to wait 5-9 months after you place an order. They ain't cheap, but worth the wait and cost, IMO. RVC, USMC (Ret) |
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