getting ready to take the leap. going to florida at the end of the month to look at and hopefully buy a 95 newmar from the owner if all goes well. any input before its to late would be appreciated.
thebearII said
05:32 PM Jan 8, 2010
Take it for a long test drive, offer to pay for the fuel. Get it good and warmed up.
Park it on clean cement (if possible) somewhere and let it idle for at least 15 minutes, walk around it and see what kind of smells (burning, fuel, anti-freeze) are coming from it. Shut the engine off and watch for leaks.
Have a mechanic look it over and give you a report.
Try out everything including the a/c, heater and water heater.
Good luck.
Mallo said
10:54 AM Jan 9, 2010
Sit in it for a while think about being stuck there by bad weather will you go nuts or not does it have a place for everything you will;
Need
Want
Think would be cool to have.
Will allow you to do your hobbies in.
Mallo
retired620 said
08:36 PM Jan 10, 2010
Can you help me in purchasing a Motorhome? I need one that will be accessible to me in my wheelchair.
Jim01 said
06:41 AM Jan 11, 2010
retired620,
Fist of all, welcome to the forum.
At one time, Winnebago was modifying some of their RVs so they were wheelchair accessible. I don't know if they still do or not. There are also some businesses around the country that modify RVs. I know of one place in Florida that will do it to certain RVs.
You might also watch for a used MH that has already been modified. I have seen a few advertised from time to time.
Jim
retired620 said
09:17 AM Jan 11, 2010
Thank you for your reply, do you know what the cost to have a MH adapted would be approimately? There are alot out there that are on sale, we are on a limited budget. Have only found a couple that are already modified, they are located in Minnesota and in New Jersey. As I'm in Arizona, getting them to me is a problem. Hard to inspect them. thank you.
Terry and Jo said
10:15 AM Jan 11, 2010
retired620 wrote:
Thank you for your reply, do you know what the cost to have a MH adapted would be approimately? There are alot out there that are on sale, we are on a limited budget. Have only found a couple that are already modified, they are located in Minnesota and in New Jersey. As I'm in Arizona, getting them to me is a problem. Hard to inspect them. thank you.
Mary Beth,
I used "Google" with the term "Arizona motorhomes modified for handicapped".
Below are a few links that I found. The first link is to an association related to handicapped rv'ers. Regarding that association, I have no idea how relevant it will be for you. My initial look at it was pretty cursory, but I didn't see a lot there. You may want to check with local "handicapped" associations to see if any can help you.
I would also recommend that you check with local RV dealers to see if any know of companies that modify RV's for the handicapped.
Good luck in your search.
Terry
Flatland Dan said
02:04 AM Feb 2, 2010
Well went to Florida and looked at the newmar. wasnt what it was supposed to be. beatup inside and out. moldy as well. they still have it and I'm still looking. on the positive side it was a good experiance that taught me to not look so far from home.
retired620 said
10:22 AM Feb 2, 2010
I appreciate your input, we live in Sedona, Arizona, it is a pretty rural town, no RV dealers, so far we have only been on-line looking, and lots of RV dealers in surrounding towns are, of course, interested in selling us something. They don't seem to get the fact that we need what we need, like how can I possibly look at something that doesn't have a lift in it so I can at least access it. We have time and have just begun, we will find the perfect one, we are sure. So if you find anything out there that is accessible, let me know. Thank you for your input again.
Sharon said
02:56 PM Feb 6, 2010
We are thinking of trading our truck and fifth-wheel in on a motor home. Can't decide which one though. We're still shopping.
Need
Want
Think would be cool to have.
Will allow you to do your hobbies in.
Mallo
Fist of all, welcome to the forum.
At one time, Winnebago was modifying some of their RVs so they were wheelchair accessible. I don't know if they still do or not. There are also some businesses around the country that modify RVs. I know of one place in Florida that will do it to certain RVs.
You might also watch for a used MH that has already been modified. I have seen a few advertised from time to time.
Jim
thank you.
Mary Beth,
I used "Google" with the term "Arizona motorhomes modified for handicapped".
Below are a few links that I found. The first link is to an association related to handicapped rv'ers. Regarding that association, I have no idea how relevant it will be for you. My initial look at it was pretty cursory, but I didn't see a lot there. You may want to check with local "handicapped" associations to see if any can help you.
http://www.handicappedtravelclub.net/index.php
http://www.rvproperty.com/rvs_for_handicapped.htm
Another link is to a Woodall site that gives some interesting information that should be considered.
http://www.woodalls.com/articledetails.aspx?articleID=153397
I would also recommend that you check with local RV dealers to see if any know of companies that modify RV's for the handicapped.
Good luck in your search.
Terry