davidahn
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Boomerang66 wrote:I am a 1st time buyer that needs some advise. So far I have done several rentals of a 24' Class C. I found the Winnebago View very easy to drive and park almost anywhere. After 2 weeks the View was getting a bit confining and we plan to use our new RV for up to four months at a time.
So far I have been leaning to buying a used diesel pusher. I am concerned that most of the newer models are about 40' long. I like the layout of the Winnebago Journey 37H as I want the TV to be a eye level rather than above the cockpit.
My question is how limiting is it drive a larger RV of up to 40' in length? Will I have difficulty finding places to park in the State and Federal parks? Is it much of an advantage to find a 35' model?
Which manufactures should I consider? I want to get a model no older than 2006. Fleetwood and Winnebago have some nice layouts, are these RV's well built?
Any other advise that anyone can offer would be most welcome.
I don't have an RV yet, but as no one more qualified has answered this, I'll take a whack at it. I've heard most national parks are set up for up to 26 footers, and 30 would be stretching it. The sites at Bryce and Grand Canyon were comfortable fits for our 20' Dodge Ram pickup, not much more.
A friend with a 40-ft rig says he LOVES the roominess, and parks outside the actual national park and rides in on his scooter or his toad. If you really want to fit everywhere, you may want to consider the Winnebago Via; at 26 ft, it's slightly roomier than the View, but will fit comfortably in most national park RV sites. If you really want to push it, Damon has a 31.5' Avanti.
I don't know why no one makes a 30' with a full-length bed slideout, making it equivalent to a 36' rig; you could do it with a Murphy bed. Or a 45' with the same setup, making it equivalent to a 51' rig; you could make it 2 bedrooms! ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
David
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cpatinjones
Breaux Bridge
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Hello,
This is a very informative article. I am in the process of what, where, etc to buy an RV. This article has given me some more (alot more) insight of purchasing an RV. Thanks for taking your time to write this aricle. It is appreciated.
Carolyn Patin
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Sachiney
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It is good to keep note of everything especially vehicle it dream of every person . I will also stuff my vehicle feature soon & its experience .
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Hey Johhny!
I'm impressed! Excellent advice. if you are interested in a new RV read it!
reagrding the delivery, tell them to plan a min of 3-5 days and don't be in a hurry to leave!, plan a maiden voyage to get the bugs out. have a clear understanding you will be back for repairs after this 1st voyage.
Watch out for that big painted white rock. its usually the 1st left turn inside the RV park. drive very very slow when arriving in that first park.
Happy New year all!
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JayDePA10
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We are first time buyers and found this blog very informative. We appreciate the time you took to inform us newbies! ;o) We just ordered a 34TGA Allegro from All Seasons in Streetsboro, Ohio. We are really looking forward to RVing. Anyone else with an Allegro? If so,
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wanderer72
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Johnny
Great topic, I wish I had a print out of all that advice when I bought my 2nd RV. Will be sure to print this off for future use. Buying an RV to me is much like building a custom home, once you get the keys you think of something else you would have wished for. I'm hoping that my 3rd RV if it ever happens will be the perfect one.
"A mind is a terrible thing to waste and a waist is a terrible thing to mind."
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Renden2
New Brunswick, CANADA
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AM trying to find out if Gulfstream Coach is still in business. Web site is still on. Have tried e-mailing them and writing to them for the past 3 months - no response from anybody.
Thanks for the responses
RB
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allyby79
Clearwater, Florida
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After reading this thread we didn't buy the Manaco Knight, still looking. Realized we have a lot to learn and look at before making a decision.
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Land Yacht CDR
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allyby79 wrote:After reading this thread we didn't buy the Manaco Knight, still looking. Realized we have a lot to learn and look at before making a decision.
Check out the Jayco Embark... We just bought ours and it's a dream to drive. 4 pull out and very roomy.
Check out Jayco.com
Steve
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"Fair winds and following Seas"
Lori, Steve & Maya
2010 Jayco Embark
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swoolworth
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Hi,
We are about to be 1st time RVers and had a few questions. Any input would be greatly appreciated! We are looking for a used Class A and have found that most of them do not come with leveling jacks. How important is it to have them? We will be traveling from the west to the east coast then going from Florida to Maine and staying primarily in Good Sam and Coast to Coast resorts. My second question is regarding air conditioners. Some of them come equipped with two, while most come with 1. Will 1 air conditioner suffice for an east coast trip in the middle of the summer? We don't have a feel for how much square footage 1 will cover and if we'll regret not having 2 in the hot and humid weather.
Thanks so much for the help!
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