QUESTIONS!

[kyonu]

Hey folks.

So, for a while I've been looking at getting a short class A rv, specifically a Safari Trek. The Trek is still my current main selection (since the drop down bed adds a lot of usable space for us.)

But I do have a few questions...

I may need to get a trek with a separate bedroom, in order that the lady and I can both have working spaces. I'm looking at a Trek, because we want the drop down bed so we can rip up the bedroom and turn it into an office.

So, with that in mind, should I go with a Safari Trek with a separate bedroom, or a 28 to 30 foot class C RV with the bed above the cab?

There's some good deals on RVtrader for 2008 Class C "Four Winds Majestic" models:
http://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2008-Four-Winds-MAJESTIC-28A-96104093

which fits my budget of under 25,000. I can probably work the unit down to 20,000 if I play hardball. Treks are around this same price, but are full class A's.

Anyone have any preferences?

Keep in mind I plan on adding a huge power system to this unit, more than 400ah at the minimum, so will need the room for that.

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

So, with that in mind, should I go with a Safari Trek with a separate bedroom, or a 28 to 30 foot class C RV with the bed above the cab?

Anyone have any preferences?

Visualize yourself with the worst case of the flu you've ever had, then ask yourself if you really want to drag your weak, feverish body up and down that ladder to get to the bathroom?

Now visualize yourself with a broken leg in a cast, or a wrenched back, and ask yourself the same question?

The prosecution rests.

Regards
John

 

[Lucky mike]

Look at a safari Serengeti......larger version of the safari's still the same quality in a high end coach

 

[kyonu]

Visualize yourself with the worst case of the flu you've ever had, then ask yourself if you really want to drag your weak, feverish body up and down that ladder to get to the bathroom?

Now visualize yourself with a broken leg in a cast, or a wrenched back, and ask yourself the same question?

The prosecution rests.

Regards
John

Good point... The Class C would pose a problem in those cases.

@Lucky Mike: Wow, those are huge! I'm don't think I could or would be willing to drive something so large... Max 30 feet I think. Some safari 30 footers have a separate bedroom.

 

[LeeRevell]

If you were indisposed, hopefully the Spousal Unit would take the High Bed........ ;-)

 

[akrvbob]

Or more likely, imagine urgent calls of nature in the middle of the night or even worse, diarrhea! The Class C does have a much more natural driving feel to it if that's important to you.

Have you ruled out a Travel Trailer? I have a friend who found 30 footer with both a rear and front bedroom so he converted the front bedroom into his office.

400 ah is only 4 batteries so that shouldn't be a real problem with that big of a rig. 600 to 800 is starting to become a challenge.

Have you considered towing an economy car? Personally I think it is the most important thing you can do to improve the fulltime RV life.
Bob

 

[frickinducky]

While the over cab bed is more comfortable than the couch, I have only used it for storage and cat territory since I fell out of it and broke my foot last year. Worst case scenarios happen.

 

[highdesertranger]

damn murphy. highdesertanger

 

[Patrick46]

Have you ever been up into onna those Class C overhead beds?? (you might wanna go to an RV dealer and do so.)

How young and/or how large are you??
(no need to answer me here)

Can you see yourself climbing up there every night??

Are you claustrophobic at all?? That lack of headroom will show up at the least convient time. :s

uh-hem*....can you imagine you and your significant 'getting busy' up there???


these questions should provide the answers you're looking for.

 

[kyonu]

Hey Patrick,

To answer a few questions, I have finally decided to get a Class A between 30 and 32 feet. I would prefer a slide, but not absolutely necessary depending on the cost.

I am a tall fella, 'bout 6'4, and as any tall person knows, our knees aren't the best, so overhead beds would take a toll in the years. Especially mine since mine are already going to the toilet. I'm only 26 (27 next week) but my body is pretty frail already. I've made dietary life choices to help it out, and it's better, but my knees are already damaged from my rowdy younger years. So I need high clearance and a lower bed--Class A is perfect for that! Just need to learn how to drive a bus :S

Thank you all for your responses though! It helped a lot in my decision making.

 

[Patrick46]

post up any candidates you're considering, and we'll help you spot anything that you might overlook.

...and the plusses too!

 

[kyonu]

I'm preferably looking for something in Texas and so far been looking at mostly RVTrader.com since it has some good deals. Unfortunately most of them are in Houston, and I live in Lubbock... So quite some ways away.

But, top Priority would be a 30-32 foot with Slide under 15,000 (RVtrader has a few, but in Houston.) Next would be same unit but no Slide, but preferably anywhere over year 2000. Third and final priority would be... "something" before the end of the year, lol. I would like to begin RV living so I don't have to renew my lease.

 

[akrvbob]

Sometimes you have to expand your search to a much larger area. The extra cost is the airline ticket and gas to get home. But often you can save enough to pay that back and even more. If they won't take it to a mechanic of your choice to get it checked out walk away,

You aren't using craigslist?
Bob

 

[kyonu]

I check it every day, but I won't be able to buy until November. So with Craigslist it often times won't be available anymore.

 

[highdesertranger]

yeah but keep looking on cl it gives you an idea of market prices. I would even go look at a few that are close by, to get the feel of what is available in your price range. highdesertranger

 

[kyonu]

Good point! I'll look into that!

 

[Optimistic Paranoid]

Have you checked Ebay?

You can plug in your zip code and limit your searches to within a certain radius. You can limit the searches to certain brands. Best of all, you can search already completed auctions to, as Patrick suggested, see what things are going for in your area.

More importantly, they have a Buyer Protection Plan. It doesn't cover everything, and you need to read it to see what is and isn't covered. But it DOES provide protection against stuff like trying to register your new motorhome and discovering that there are undisclosed liens against it, or it was reported stolen to the police. It also covers major mechanical problems that weren't disclosed at time of sale (Oh, didn't I mention that the transmission was blown?) Provided they would cost more than a thousand dollars to fix.

Regards
John