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Before you buy anything, make sure you are ready for RV ownership. In general, be prepared for one minor emergency on almost every trip. If you're not handy, now is a good time to run or learn. I like the RVing lifestyle because I enjoy tinkering, and it keeps me busy. We can afford longer trips than at hotels etc, but at the same time you will be astounded by the rigs people have. I'm at the Fort now and have seen a handful of Prevost buses this week at a half a million bucks and up...so many crew cab diesels at 65 grand it's mind blowing. Even with what I have into my fixer uppe

If by chance your choice leads you to a product by Forest River there are a few owners on this board that have good info they might share with you, as in all builders there are good and bad even within themselves, our unit is a Forest River brand and we are very happy with it. Good luck with your search and feel free to ask any questions as you can see there is a lot of help offered here.

Welcome!! We too are in Atlanta I think my answers may have echoed some of the others, but I hope they still helped!

Forgot to add. Look to see if there are any RV shows in your area, they can be a good place to see lots of different brands and floorplans. If looking at new ask if they have any previous year models leftover. We got the same floorplan we had seen at an RV show but at a much better price for buying a previous year model they still had on the lot and we're trying to get rid of to make room for the new ones coming in.

RV trader is what I used to do my comparison shopping. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Everyone has given great advice. It seems like a lot of people I've talked to (myself included) always say "in my next rv I'll get ______" . so starting with a used one give you a chance to see if you'll use it, and what options you might want or be able to do with out in the next one. Think of your family and what you plan on taking along with you, space you'll need for sleeping and ect. Then when you walk through you can imagine how you'll use the space and if it will suite your family. Also another thing to take into consideration is storage for the r

When you find the one you like search online to see if it is available somewhere else and for how much. I found ours at another dealer for $10,000 less. It was the same model but a previous year that had not sold. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

Welcome to the forum. Those are some great questions, and there will be many different answers. Here are my general responses to those questions, with the understanding that everyone's preferences and experiences are different regarding brands and new vs old. Ok, we had about an hour to kill and went to a local RV dealer. Wow! Nice stuff! But how do I know i'm getting a good deal? Typically you should expect 30% off of MSRP if buying new Advice for first time shopper? - Look at all of them, without the salesperson in tow, picture yourself packing, unpacking - where w

And don't forget about the hidden fees and other issues associated with ownership such as property taxes, storage fees, and HOA/city rules/laws.

For a first time buyer I would recommend a used one, but take your time to find a decent one. Try to find one from an individual, not a dealer. Climb up on the roof and look at the caulking. That will give a good indication if the previous owner took good care of the unit. If going for a new unit, 30-35% off MSRP is a good starting point on price. Look out for gimmick add-ons such as protective coating and excess service/prep charges that are just profit enhancement. Ultimately be prepared to change units within a year to two years as you figure out what you like and dislike, or to