rockmup
El Hefe
Budget of 35K, what to stay away from, what to look out for, what's good ?
I'd prefer gas pw
I'd prefer gas pw
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Used class A MH's
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Will12785
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LooneyTech
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... damn ...
That kind of loot shoulda oughta buy a 65 Chevy truck/ camper. 350/sm465.
(will need HPDE (?) scraped off the back intake valves, but other than that she's mint)
Help sAVE this man's SHop !
That kind of loot shoulda oughta buy a 65 Chevy truck/ camper. 350/sm465.
(will need HPDE (?) scraped off the back intake valves, but other than that she's mint)
Help sAVE this man's SHop !
subybaja
E. Spengler
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Gtrplyr78
Nuttin’
Rent one for a weekend, then rent a different one. That should give you a better idea on layout/preference.
From what I read not long ago there is a large supply of RVs for sale, as hardly anyone is buying them - that should net you a good deal.
Personally I keep 11' A frame trailer for travel / or book a hotel.
With costs of camp sites, fuel, maintenance, and other costs associated with running RVs I look at them as very similar to owning a boat.
From what I read not long ago there is a large supply of RVs for sale, as hardly anyone is buying them - that should net you a good deal.
Personally I keep 11' A frame trailer for travel / or book a hotel.
With costs of camp sites, fuel, maintenance, and other costs associated with running RVs I look at them as very similar to owning a boat.
2big bronco
Og irate
Find a Pre 05 diesel pusher that's been used and stored indoors. Something with newer tires and never has leaked. Largest displacement you can find and side radiator
Prevost
Newell
Wanderlodge
Monaco
Prevost
Newell
Wanderlodge
Monaco
white-rhino
Older than dirt
Really depends on what you want to do with it. Family camping, guys race house, family (# of beds) or just you and the wife, towing or not, mountains or not etc.
We are on our 4th MH along with two 5th wheels and a pickup camper. Every option has it’s plusses and compromise. We have not found the perfect rig.
Gas is fine unless you are towing a heavy load or doing a lot of mountains.
Roof leaks and calking are a big deal. If you are looking at one with slides, go to each outside corner and push up on the bottom. If it had leaks, the wood will be soft. Take a flashlight inside and hold it up to the ceiling. It will show a shadow of water spots.
We are on our 4th MH along with two 5th wheels and a pickup camper. Every option has it’s plusses and compromise. We have not found the perfect rig.
Gas is fine unless you are towing a heavy load or doing a lot of mountains.
Roof leaks and calking are a big deal. If you are looking at one with slides, go to each outside corner and push up on the bottom. If it had leaks, the wood will be soft. Take a flashlight inside and hold it up to the ceiling. It will show a shadow of water spots.
this one?
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white-rhino
Older than dirt
^^^^^ that's a beaut. Low miles for the age. Lots of debate on old vs new regarding things that simply wear out like window seals, plexiglass etc. One of my older MH's started getting cracks in the sunroof over the shower. Then the dual pane windows started fogging up.
On the other hand, that's a big bang for the buck and if you are not bothered doing maintenance it could be a good buy. Some people like the older technology, some like newer technology.
On the other hand, that's a big bang for the buck and if you are not bothered doing maintenance it could be a good buy. Some people like the older technology, some like newer technology.
realsquash
Well-known member
I own an old Wanderlodge - Old tech and slow, but built like a tank and comfortable. They are ALL steel, mine weighs about 38,000 lbs. The later ones were all steel except the front and rear caps. There are some really nice ones out there in your price range. They aren't for everyone but I would be downright angry to spend money on a fiberglass shithouse and then just get frustrated by little things all the time.
rockmup
El Hefe
Thanks guys. I grew up with trailers and MH's so I get the shitty build and maint. requirements.
I don't really care gas or diesel but prefer gas for no particular reason.
We're talking about living in it for a year
I don't really care gas or diesel but prefer gas for no particular reason.
We're talking about living in it for a year
white-rhino
Older than dirt
Traveling or stationary?
Ransil
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gunracer1
Collector of fine junk
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rockdog57
Ghetto fab garage owner
Neighbors just bought a 20 year old top of the line class A . The thing was garaged its whole life and has 60ish thousand miles on it. It literally looks like it came off the showroom floor. Has a 5.9 Cummins in it. Diesel pusher, 32 foot. He found it in LA. The guy bought it in Idaho three weeks earlier for 22K. Listed it for 32K. They called the previous owner and talked to him. He sold it to buy a new bigger one. Said it had no problems. They flew to la and bought it. We walked over and looked at it yesterday. It is immaculate. They looked up a similar model new and it is north of 200K. Deals are out there if you keep looking.👍
2big bronco
Og irate
Fo sho
Totally forgot fore-travel. One of the best out there... however he may be looking at a 1989 in his budget
rockmup
El Hefe
Both ish.
Truth is, we probably won't do it but I figured I'd ask anyway. In case I do,
rockmup
El Hefe
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I have a weak spot for Detroits.
That bitch is just too long for me though.
gunracer1
Collector of fine junk
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2 foot shorter and in my hood.
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shortbus4x4
Junk collector
Wanderlodge here in the classifieds.
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ME - 1992 BLUEBIRD WLWB40
For sale: 1992 WLWB 40 8V92TA DDEC2 DETROIT Recent in the last 7 years: Tires , less than 12k miles , always covered covers included. 8 new group 31 AGM batteries for the house, battery racks removed , blasted and Line-Xed, new rollers New Xantrex chargers 2 @ 40 amps New engine...
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rockmup
El Hefe
Wanderlodge here in the classifieds.
ME - 1992 BLUEBIRD WLWB40
For sale: 1992 WLWB 40 8V92TA DDEC2 DETROIT Recent in the last 7 years: Tires , less than 12k miles , always covered covers included. 8 new group 31 AGM batteries for the house, battery racks removed , blasted and Line-Xed, new rollers New Xantrex chargers 2 @ 40 amps New engine...
Damn
Wanderlodge here in the classifieds.
ME - 1992 BLUEBIRD WLWB40
For sale: 1992 WLWB 40 8V92TA DDEC2 DETROIT Recent in the last 7 years: Tires , less than 12k miles , always covered covers included. 8 new group 31 AGM batteries for the house, battery racks removed , blasted and Line-Xed, new rollers New Xantrex chargers 2 @ 40 amps New engine...
I can't believe that's even still for sale at that price. That's a great deal for that much RV
That's the one, end of thread. Go get it before someone else does
shortbus4x4
Junk collector
Wanderlodge is basically a Bluebird school bus that Bluebird made into a motorhome, a factory converted skoolie. They're a nice RV that holds up well and the one here in the Classifieds is a good deal. Full timing you definitely want bigger rather than smaller.
trailerman
Red Skull Member
They don't collapse in a roll over either. More of that school bus heritage.
shortbus4x4
Junk collector
Stick n staple don't really collapse, more like blow up. I've seen the aftermath of a stick n staple that pulled out in front of a semi, killed 2 out of the 3 people in the RV and you couldn't tell it was an RV.
rockmup
El Hefe
The lack of slideouts would be an issue living in it but for anything else that bus is the shit.