There is no right or wrong answer, however, RVDA states that of all RV’s sold 70% are 27′ or larger. While making your decision, take the time to sit in your new RV 15 minutes and imagine a rainy day. Would you be comfortable with this floor plan? If it’s a motorhome, be sure to do a test drive for 20 minutes on a highway and on back roads to be sure you’re comfortable.
Decide how many times you may use your RV, how far you will go and how many people will be traveling with you. Do you have a vehicle capable of towing a trailer? With a motorhome, getting there is half the fun. With a trailer, you may have more room once you get there and a vehicle to sight see with. How much have you budgeted for this purchase?
Buy from a reputable dealer who will service it before you take delivery and be there to service your vehicle after the sale. When looking at a used vehicle, check for water damage, stains, soft or weak floors, check the roof for cracks and sagging, overall cleanliness and condition. Check tires for dry rot and cracking. If possible, bring your recreational vehicle to a reputable RV dealership for a pre-delivery inspection.
Go to a couple large RV shows to narrow your choice of RV. Talk to as many people as possible about that vehicle and the dealer they purchased from.
With most Class C motorhomes you can anticipate 8-12 miles per gallon, most Class A’s average 7-10 mpg for gas, most diesels, 7-11 mpg. Keep in mind that how you drive will affect mileage. Regardless of the gas mileage, the RV experience outweighs the cost.
A pusher is a motorhome with the engine mounted in the rear, usually a diesel that will provide you with a better ride and fuel economy.
Rule of thumb – your tow vehicle IE behind your RV should be less than 3,500 lbs. or should not exceed your GCWR or motor manufacturer guidelines.
Yes, we ask that you give 1 to 2 hours when picking up your unit for a complete orientation and walk-thru where we will answer all your questions.
There are many resorts. First decide on the length of time you would like to spend traveling to get to your destination. For most weekend trips you may not want to spend more than 2 hours to get to and from it. Have a family meeting to decide what activities would be of interest: beach, mountains, amusements parks, fishing, racing/motorsports, etc. Go through your campground directory, state or national, to get info on campgrounds. Call for availability. Remember, prime season and the quality of the resort are always more in demand. Most families will try to plan all the upcoming calendar year activities in January.
