Is a travel trailer a stupid idea for TSHTF scenario?

[ziero0]

The dinghy in that photo is much more expensive than just the camper he's considering.

So you would go for the pauper option?

https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/l-UP..._garage_01.jpg

[PatColo]

My nearby CordeliaRVCenter has a slew of these used 2019 "Coachman Leprechaun" class Cs, all w nearly same mileage of ~36K, same layouts w 1 slider, all around $55K... more than mere coinkeedink, me thinks! Here's but one of like 4 specimens:
https://www.cordeliarv.com/inv/2019-...n-220QB-25358/

I'll be interested to learn the backstory there.

Eyballing this 2006 Class C w 1 slider, only 32K miles, and an agreeable ~$30K pricetag... imagining where I could park all that extra $ vs its ~$55K peers, only 1-3y old but with same or higher mileage!
https://www.cordeliarv.com/inv/2006-...der-3100-25365

Is it correct to assume tires' life expectancy 40-50K miles? & what's 6 new truck tires gonna cost?

[PatColo]

My nearby CordeliaRVCenter has a slew of these used 2019 "Coachman Leprechaun" class Cs, all w nearly same mileage of ~36K, same layouts w 1 slider, all around $55K... more than mere coinkeedink, me thinks! Here's but one of like 4 specimens:
https://www.cordeliarv.com/inv/2019-...n-220QB-25358/

I'll be interested to learn the backstory there.

Visited again yesterday; all those 24' class-C Leprechauns were rentals, being resold into the private market. So they've been maintained & cleaned like clockwork. They're not "bargains" like the older rigs, but they seem like solid picks which I haven't ruled out.

Eyballing this 2006 Class C w 1 slider, only 32K miles, and an agreeable ~$30K pricetag... imagining where I could park all that extra $ vs its ~$55K peers, only 1-3y old but with same or higher mileage!
https://www.cordeliarv.com/inv/2006-...der-3100-25365

Took a good look at this ^ one. Notice the listing for it is lacking basic specs, like... MODEL? SIZE?! They're selling on consignment.

Bitch is 31' !! 8'4" outer width, 11'2" height at top of aircon unit. Interior height 6'8"

Pics tell the story; everything in decent shape, comfy living space w 8' slider, full king bed in the way back, & bathroom/shower with entrances from both the living side & master bedroom side... which on the one hand is kinda cool giving a 'normal size' feeling bathroom rather than cramped airplane lavatory, & the other hand, anyone in the bedroom can be excluded from leaving if living with a non-intimate partner/guest who's using the bathroom/shower, as it requires passing thru the bathroom to enter/leave the bedroom?! Off hand that wouldn't be any routine problem with the lifestyle I'd have, but still!

Floorplan pic: http://www.rvweb.com/rvimgs/coachmen..._floorplan.jpg << yes, slider pulled in cuts off access to those cabinets & ~half the double sink... no biggie, I figure.

Ford E-450 chassis w 6.8L V10 gasoline. All the other specs are at http://www.rvweb.com/guides/manufact...-1125437047743 - choose the Specs tab, 3100 SO column.

Mileage again is ~32K, which divided by 14 years = ~2,300/yr. Generator has clocked 205 hours.

This nadaguides.com site which is sort of a Blue Book for RVs site, puts the value from ~$30-35 K. The only variables I entered were mileage & 8' slider.
https://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/...3043794/Values

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SOOO, I basically liked it... very livable; BUUUT, THE 31' SIZE... like, what are the unexpected implications of that? Do some mobile parks charge differently based on RV length? Or, do many parks have a standard/max size limit, which 31' would be excluded from??

Still getting my head around how 1 week ago today, I was calibrated toward getting a 24', 6' wide Class B sardine can; & today after only 2 RV center visits I'm seriously contemplating getting a 31' class C!

But it seems like I'm in the "value zone" here, where the age/depreciation curve's steepest drop is behind it, & it'll hold much stronger through the coming, say 2-5 years. Oh yeah, that nadaguides page says original MSRP on this rig was $74,581.

Thoughts?

[woodman]

Visited again yesterday; all those 24' class-C Leprechauns were rentals, being resold into the private market. So they've been maintained & cleaned like clockwork. They're not "bargains" like the older rigs, but they seem like solid picks which I haven't ruled out.



Took a good look at this ^ one. Notice the listing for it is lacking basic specs, like... MODEL? SIZE?! They're selling on consignment.

Bitch is 31' !! 8'4" outer width, 11'2" height at top of aircon unit. Interior height 6'8"

Pics tell the story; everything in decent shape, comfy living space w 8' slider, full king bed in the way back, & bathroom/shower with entrances from both the living side & master bedroom side... which on the one hand is kinda cool giving a 'normal size' feeling bathroom rather than cramped airplane lavatory, & the other hand, anyone in the bedroom can be excluded from leaving if living with a non-intimate partner/guest who's using the bathroom/shower, as it requires passing thru the bathroom to enter/leave the bedroom?! Off hand that wouldn't be any routine problem with the lifestyle I'd have, but still!

Floorplan pic: http://www.rvweb.com/rvimgs/coachmen..._floorplan.jpg << yes, slider in cuts of access to those cabinets & ~half the double sink... no biggie, I figure.

Ford E45 chassis w 6.8L V10 gasoline. All the other specs are at http://www.rvweb.com/guides/manufact...-1125437047743 - choose the Specs tab, 3100 SO column.

Mileage again is ~32K, which divided by 14 years = ~2,300/yr. Generator has clocked 205 hours.

This nadaguides.com site which is sort of a Blue Book for RVs site, puts the value from ~$30-35 K. The only variables I entered were mileage & 8' slider.
https://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/...3043794/Values

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SOOO, I basically liked it... very livable; BUUUT, THE 31' SIZE... like, what are the unexpected implications of that? Do some mobile parks charge differently based on RV length? Or, do many parks have a standard/max size limit, which 31' would be excluded from??

Still getting my head around how 1 week ago today, I was calibrated toward getting a 24', 6' wide Class B sardine can; & today after only 2 RV center visits I'm seriously contemplating getting a 31' class C!

But it seems like I'm in the "value zone" here, where the age/depreciation curve's steepest drop is behind it, & it'll hold much stronger through the coming, say 2-5 years. Oh yeah, that nadaguides page says original MSRP on this rig was $74,581.

Thoughts?

Looks pretty comfy Pat. I wonder about the wisdom of renting one, perhaps even that one, before buying and getting the feel of it.

[PatColo]

Looks pretty comfy Pat. I wonder about the wisdom of renting one, perhaps even that one, before buying and getting the feel of it.

This place isn't a rental outlet, just sales/service. They're in cahoots with some area rental place (believe he said outdoorsy.com in Napa) whereby they sell the former new/rentals after their prime rental lifespans.

The best I could do with this consignment jobee is a test drive, which I didn't do yest... but that would obv be a prereq b4 making a final decision.

That nadaguides page points to some rental options; I see late model 26' & 28' class c's for ~$200/night (min 2 nights), or $1100-1200/wk. Not a bad idea; will consider.

This site was a start in seeing about rents in various parts of CA; click the Rent column to sort
https://mhphoa.com/ca/rent/

[Hitch]

Hi Pat, did you decide on an RV? I've been away from the computer for awhile, but wanted to pass on one piece of advise.

Regarding slide-outs, make sure the RV is functional with the slides IN. If you can't move around, use the head, or make a sandwich with the slides in, it makes travelling more difficult. A lot of RV's don't take that in mind, they make them so they are comfortable while "tied to the dock" so to speak, but useless while on the road travelling.

[PatColo]

Hi Pat, did you decide on an RV? I've been away from the computer for awhile, but wanted to pass on one piece of advise.

Regarding slide-outs, make sure the RV is functional with the slides IN. If you can't move around, use the head, or make a sandwich with the slides in, it makes travelling more difficult. A lot of RV's don't take that in mind, they make them so they are comfortable while "tied to the dock" so to speak, but useless while on the road travelling.

^ just seeing this now, got away from me at the time. yes re the sliders, all I've seen would be functional w slides in.

Get this; now even considering used Class A's... same price & length (30-35') range, which I'd already acclimated to in the Cs I liked.

All appearing more like city busses w their big flat front, they have the nice big windshield, &... still getting up to speed on what the other implications are of A vs C are, of ~same length & basic amenities. I see they're hella-heavier, IE ~20+ K lbs curb weight, owing mostly to bigger/heavier chassis?

Peruse some used jobees here, to get a feel for sizes/ages/amenities/prices
Class A Motorhomes For Sale - RV Trader


Running over to the RV place again shortly; will know more later

[Jewboo]

Thoughts?

You in 2019 priced out of exorbitant San Mateo housing and now actually considering living in an RV on the streets as a White Man?

[C.Martel]

You in 2019 priced out of exorbitant San Mateo housing and now actually considering living in an RV on the streets as a White Man?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0BCAp4buA8

Yang is also pro-freedom of speech including 'hate speech'(C).

Yang is the man on the right:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EGyYSK5X...jpg&name=large

Grew up excelling in education and playing videos games. Yang is one of 'us'.

And the media hates him, like Ron Paul.

[PatColo]

You in 2019 priced out of exorbitant San Mateo housing and now actually considering living in an RV on the streets as a White Man?

& look at me now, a dang motivational speaker?!?!?

Matt Foley: Van Down By The River - SNL




but seriously, check out this guy's channel,

CheapRVliving
353K subscribers

More focus on ultra low cost van/RV living, but vids like these 2 were quite cool; both feature women living nomadically in 24' motorhomes

this woman tows a runabout car
27m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JNJGDkY-NA



this woman pays $360 "rent" per year via state/nat park long term passes.
24m: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRn5xcgLnrI