Full timing in a MH but not "traveling" much......
Rollindowntheroad said
11:50 AM Jul 19, 2017
Hello. My name is Larry and I am sooooo looking forward to retiring and going full time. I have been researching the RV life and RV's for some time now. I have found these types of forums extremely helpful.
My preference is buying a motorhome and towing a vehicle. I don't think I'm going to "travel" all that much but rather find a place and stay a month or two then move on to the next spot for a month or two. Looking at wintering in Florida then heading to Wisconsin during the nicer months where my daughter is.
Is there any harm in letting a MH sit for a month or two without being driven? I am definitely going to buy used. I have looked at numerous types of MH's and it will probably be a gasser. Feel comfortable in a 35'ish footer. I don't want to buy a truck to pull a TT or 5'ver.
-- Edited by Rollindowntheroad on Wednesday 19th of July 2017 11:59:23 AM
Barbaraok said
11:55 AM Jul 19, 2017
Not a problem at all. Make sure the fuel tank is FULL , shut it down and DO NOT START until ready to drive at least 20 minutes at normal driving speeds.
LarryW21 said
08:48 PM Jul 19, 2017
Rollin, consider renting for a while...to make sure and to help with RV selection/layout.
el Rojo and Pam said
05:56 AM Jul 20, 2017
You're probably better off with a gasser than a diesel. What Barb is talking about is to minimize water (condensation) getting in the fuel. And when you start them bring them up to operating temps for a while.
Rollindowntheroad said
11:50 AM Jul 20, 2017
To: El Rojo & Pam:
I am definitely looking at gasser's. Of ones I have looked at I feel comfortable in a 35'ish range. It is just me but looking at the storage aspect of things as well. As I said prior I have also looked at TT's and 5'vers but don't want to buy a truck to pull one, then use it as a daily driver once I get somewhere.
Sushidog said
07:58 AM Jul 23, 2017
Be sure to look at carrying capacity, not just storage space. I was looking at a Class A gasser a couple months ago. Everything looked good until I checked the specs. It only had 800 lbs of carrying capacity - totally insufficient for FT use. I'm looking for one with about 4,000 lbs of CCC since I plan on adding a 1,000 lbs solar/battery system for extended boondocking. Most FTers recommend around 3,000 lbs carrying capacity for FT use. If you will be traveling by yourself, 2,000 lbs might be sufficient. If looking at older models, those with tag axles generally have a enough carrying capacity while those without may not. You might also want to consider pulling a toad. It will be a more economical and convenient grocery getter for errands around town.
Hello. My name is Larry and I am sooooo looking forward to retiring and going full time. I have been researching the RV life and RV's for some time now. I have found these types of forums extremely helpful.
My preference is buying a motorhome and towing a vehicle. I don't think I'm going to "travel" all that much but rather find a place and stay a month or two then move on to the next spot for a month or two. Looking at wintering in Florida then heading to Wisconsin during the nicer months where my daughter is.
Is there any harm in letting a MH sit for a month or two without being driven? I am definitely going to buy used. I have looked at numerous types of MH's and it will probably be a gasser. Feel comfortable in a 35'ish footer. I don't want to buy a truck to pull a TT or 5'ver.
-- Edited by Rollindowntheroad on Wednesday 19th of July 2017 11:59:23 AM
I am definitely looking at gasser's. Of ones I have looked at I feel comfortable in a 35'ish range. It is just me but looking at the storage aspect of things as well. As I said prior I have also looked at TT's and 5'vers but don't want to buy a truck to pull one, then use it as a daily driver once I get somewhere.
Chip