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03-31-2023, 02:13 PM #112016 Ford F350 DRW King Ranch
2021 Grand Design Solitude S-Class 3550BH
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04-08-2023, 04:55 PM #12
Based on the question, besides the RV what else do I need to buy, I'm guessing you've not done this before? If you have, my apologies for the assumption.
If you haven't the first thing to do is decide what amenities you must have, as there's a million of them from twin beds to king size, residential to RV fridges and the list is endless including what size and kind of (5th wheel, Toyhaulers, bumper pull) rig, etc. This will keep you from buying something and then deciding a year or two later you need to be looking again.
So for that reason for those who've never owned before I recommend they rent rigs for 6 months to a year to see what they can and can't live with or without. You can rent from many local dealers or there are a couple of online sites. This will also answer the question of whether it's really for you as opposed to it just sounds great because there's a lot of investment to find out it was a wrong decision.Jeri, Honey & Char
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2022 Ford F350 Crewcab 4WD SRW Diesel Longbed
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04-09-2023, 07:15 AM #13
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I would add, there are online RV education and training videos out there as well as printed books. RVers Boot Camp is one that Escapee's offers and another is RV Education 101 by Mark Polk on YouTube. After getting some basic education on RVs and tow vehicles, type, size, weight, systems etc. then maybe go to a few RV shows at convention centers, they also may provide some basic or advanced education seminars given by actual RV owners. For your first venture going out to RV shows I would not talk to salesman, just get your basic RV education. This can also give you a chance to walk through some RVs to scope out the different types and floor plans. Family of 5 I think you said, any pets that will go along with you? Keep this in mind when thinking about RVs. I guess the main thing I would avoid is getting starry eyed and jump right in to buying an RV.
When our kids were young, family of 4, we started out with pop up RVs. Then graduated to full size bumper pulls updating our tow vehicle along the way.Last edited by Steven@147; 04-09-2023 at 07:20 AM.
Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
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04-09-2023, 07:52 AM #14
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04-09-2023, 08:38 AM #15
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Steve & Tami Cass - Escapee's, FMCA Members, Texas Fulltimers Since July 2020
2019 Solitude 3350RL S-Class, 2018 Ram 3500 DRW, Laramie Longhorn, B&W Companion, Texas Class A Non-CDL Drivers License
Sharing the Fulltime Lifestyle - www.youtube.com/@tsrvadventures3219/videos, Nonprofit Channel
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04-09-2023, 10:15 AM #16
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