Jun-18-2020 01:35 PM
Jun-19-2020 02:49 PM
Floridastorm wrote:There's been quite a resurgence in RV ownership, and, since many of them will end up doing more time in the storage yard than the campground, this might be good for you. Rving looks glamorous in the ads, but that wears off quickly when peeps realize it's a lot more work or hassle than they expected.
will have to stick with a somewhat older model that is in very good condition in accordance with a professional rv inspection service.
Jun-19-2020 02:18 PM
Jun-19-2020 01:52 PM
lenr wrote:
My opinion--your may vary:
If OP has the money, go for it. A good place to find a reliable mobile RV mechanic is ask the campground management--likely they'll know good or bad. Anyone who is not mechanically comfortable should stay the heck away from gas or electric work. I would suggest anyone starting this adventure for the first time, stay with new or late model. Remember if shopping for new that the profit margin is 35% with a lot of room for negotiation.
Jun-19-2020 01:37 PM
Jun-19-2020 01:14 PM
Jun-19-2020 12:55 PM
Jun-19-2020 10:50 AM
Floridastorm wrote:And hopefully a way to replenish those funds, like charging a battery.
I do have the funds to hire a mobile tech or even my personal handyman to handle the small to medium stuff. My cash reserves can even handle things like new AC, new refrigerator, new generator, tires, etc. Don't know if it can handle a new transmission, engine, extensive water damage, and similar.
Jun-19-2020 10:01 AM
Jun-19-2020 09:58 AM
JimK-NY wrote:
Mechanical ability is not some sort of genetic attribute. Most of us learn how to do things the same way we learn other things. We have someone show us, or we spend time reading and learning on our own. If you are not willing to do that, you can count on spending a lot of money fixing simple repair and maintenance issues.
When my hot water heater stopped working, I googled and found common explanations and fixes. I tried cleaning the sensor which sort of worked. Then for $15 the next time it failed I replaced the sensor and fixed the issue.
On my last trip, the door latch broke and I was trapped inside. I got out a screwdriver and removed the latch. I was lucky. There was an RV parts place literally within one mile. With the help of the clerk, I bought the correct replacement and installed it within 5 minutes using all of 4 screws.
When my solar controller stopped working, I went to the nearest Camping World. I should have bought a new unit and put it in myself. Instead I had the technician install it. He screwed up and hooked up the wrong wires. The new unit fried and I had to stay another day while they sorted out their mistake.
If you are willing to apply a little effort, you can perform most repairs and maintenance requirements. If not, I have no idea what you expect to hear from others but you can count on spending more money and having to be at the mercy of wait times and incompetence at the RV repair centers.
Jun-19-2020 09:33 AM
Jun-19-2020 06:04 AM
Jun-19-2020 05:21 AM
theoldwizard1 wrote:
All valid points ! But finding a mobile tech or getting scheduled into a big RV dealer are major issues.
Jun-18-2020 10:16 PM
Jun-18-2020 08:20 PM
K Charles wrote:
You hire someone to fix stuff in your home. You have a car that you don't repair yourself. It's the same thing. Things inside the RV that brake down don't usually leave you stranded, fridge, heater, water pump, water heater can always get fixed later.