Category: RV Living

Cruise America Used RV Sales – Are Their RVs Worth Buying?

Cruise America RV Sales – should you buy a Class C RV from them or not?

Actually, I get asked about this a lot. In fact, I’m kind of surprised how often this subject comes up.

So it’s time to put my thoughts on the subject in an article now.

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Of course, Cruise America is one of the largest RV rental companies in the country.

And renting really is a great way for especially newer RVers to be able to learn about motorhomes.

They can also learn about RVs in general and RV travel and camping.

And they can get experience and knowledge without having to go out and purchase an RV right away.

But what about buying used Class C rentals after their life of rental service is over? Is that a smart idea or not?

Well as almost everything else in the RV World there are pros and there are cons to buying a Cruise America Class C RV.

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Pro #1 – You Can Buy The RV Cheap

So let’s start with the pros first. And the number one pro is that you can buy them cheap.

Yes, you can you can save considerably by buying from Cruise America RV Sales.

In fact, when I did the research for this article I was surprised at how inexpensive they were.

Low prices is the number one pro for buying from Cruise America
Low prices is the number one pro for buying from Cruise America

It appears that you can buy about a five year old Cruise America Class C for anywhere between the mid 30 thousands to the low 40 thousands.

And that’s a really good price for an RV of that age. So that’s a big pro for sure!

Pro #2- Their Claim Of Maintenance And Repair

Now the second pro is that Cruise America on their website claims that they maintain and refurbish every single unit before they sell it to you.

So in other words, what they’re saying is that as that unit goes through its service life they’re going to maintain it.

And as it comes in from each rental they maintain it and keep it in good shape.

Then before they sell it at the end of its service life they’re going to go even further.

They promise to go through and refurbish it completely from top to bottom.

Cruise America Used RV Sales claims to fully refurbish each unit
Cruise America Used RV Sales claims to fully refurbish each unit

Now it’s up to you to decide how well you think they do with this kind of maintenance. Or how much you believe what they say.

Personally, I’m pretty skeptical when large companies make these kind of claims.

Because they’re very hard to actually verify. However, if they do indeed maintain and refurbish their units as they say they do, that’s a real pro!

Pro #3 for Cruise America Used RV Sales – The Warranties

Now the next pro is that Cruise America Used RV Sales is going to give you a warranty of some type with every sale.

In fact, they will give you a free three-month 3,000 mile warranty with every purchase.

You get a free 3ooo mile warranty with every purchase
You get a free 3ooo mile warranty with every purchase

But they’ll give you the option of spending $2000 more for an extended warranty.

And that will buy you an engine and drivetrain warranty that extends the coverage for five years or 100,000 miles.

You can get an extended warranty on the RV for not much more
You can get an extended warranty on the RV for not much more

So when you buy other class C RVs on the used market very often you’ll be buying it as is.

But in this case, you have warranty options. And that’s a pro in favor of buying from Cruise America Used RV Sales.

Pro #4- Rent To Buy

The next pro is that it looks like you can actually rent to buy a used Class C RV.

Yes, it seems that Cruise America will allow you to rent one of their units first.

Cruise America Used RV Sales has a rent to buy program
Cruise America Used RV Sales has a rent to buy program

And you can go out and enjoy your camping experience in it for a while.

Then if you decide to buy one of their RVs, they will apply the money you spent on the rental to the cost of the RV. And that can also be considered a pro as well.

Pro #5- They Sell Smaller RVs

Now the final pro we want to talk about is that they’re all smaller class C RVs.

So that means that they’re easy to move around. They’re very nimble to get around with both in traffic and at the campsite.

And for newer RVers, this is a pretty good idea. Because it helps you get used to working with motorhomes.

And doing it in a way that you’re not overwhelmed by the bulk of a larger rig.

OK, that’s the pros of buying from Cruise America Used RV Sales. Now let’s talk about the cons as well.

Con #1 For Cruise America Used RV Sales – It’s A Rental!

And the number one con that’s in everybody’s mind is, it’s a rental RV!

And what is your experience with the way people treat rentals of anything?

I mean, from power tools to cars to whatever, how do people often treat rentals?

Well, isn’t it true that generally if they don’t own it, they don’t worry about it?

Instead, they will often abuse the rental in many cases, right? Well, it’s true of these RVs too.

They get hard use while in service. And very often, it’s by newer RVers who aren’t really good with working with an RV to begin with.

They aren’t familiar with driving it, parking it, and camping with it much at all.

So indeed, they often get hard use. And that’s a con that you need to think about before buying.

Con #2- High Mileage

Now the second con we’re going to talk about is usually they have very high mileage on their units.

In fact, the ones I have seen recently have somewhere between 125K to 150K miles on them. And for a gasoline engine that’s quite a bit.

Now if it was a diesel, you could expect it to go 300K – 400K miles and be fine. But it’s a gasoline engine.

So here’s a recommendation if you buy a Cruise America RV with that high mileage.

I think you should plan on budgeting for major repairs to the engine and drivetrain. And plan on it as if it could happen not long after purchase.

That way, if it does come up you’re ready for it. And you can have the funds on hand to take care of the necessary repairs.

And getting their extended warranty for coverage of major repairs could also be a smart move too.

Con #3 For Cruise America Used RV Sales- Not Much Brand Selection

OK, the next con is you really only have the selection of one brand of RV. And that’s Thor.

Also, the models you get to choose from are very limited too. It really comes down to just a couple of models or so. And that’s a con too.

There’s just not a lot of flexibility in your choice of RV when you buy from Cruise America.

Con #4- Not Many Features And Amenities

Now the next con is that these RVs are very spartan. And when I say that they are spartan, I really mean it.

There’s not a lot in the way of features in these RVs at all. So don’t expect to see slides, awnings, or leveling jacks in Cruise America Class C RVs.

Of course, these are things that you normally expect to see in most RVs you buy. But you’re not going to see them with Cruise America RV Sales.

And when you go inside, the interiors are very plain as well. It’s obvious that they’re made for utilitarian use, not for appearance in most cases.

But the thing to appreciate about this is that Cruise America is getting these RVs from Thor.

And they buy them with the idea of renting them out for the first several years of their life.

So they don’t want to put a lot of features in them. Because features and amenities are easily broken in many cases.

And they’re also very expensive to repair. So for the company’s sake, they’ve kept that extra cost as inexpensive as possible.

Now whether that appeals to you or not is up to you. But I would say that for many people, it’s probably going to be a con.

Con #5 – You May Have Better Choices

OK, the last con we’re going to talk about is that if you spend a little bit more, you can get more.

And I’m talking about $10K – $15 more than what Cruise America is going to cost.

And in that range, you’re going to be able to get non-rental units that haven’t had the hard use. Or most of the other cons that we’ve talked about.

Also, they’ll have lots more features too. And you can be able to buy them on the used market and not have to buy a rental RV.

So spending a little bit more money can often get you a lot more in the way of features and service.

All right, now having discussed the pros and the cons, let’s talk about who should consider buying from Cruise America Used RV Sales.

Who Should Buy AN RV From Cruise America Used RV Sales?

And honestly, it’s mainly beneficial for low price shoppers. In other words, those who want the least amount of investment possible.

Cruise America Class C RVs are great for low price shoppers
Cruise America Class C RVs are great for low price shoppers

Also those who may have a very tiny budget for buying an RV. So their budget just doesn’t allow them to get much more in the way of a motorhome.

And if that’s the case, this kind of RV can fit you very well. Especially if you don’t need or even want a lot of extras and amenities.

Now it’s true that there’s people that don’t even want those amenities or extras.

Because they feel that those luxuries are just more things to go wrong on an RV.

So if you’ve got a tight budget and you don’t want a lot of extras. then Cruise America Class C RVs could be right down your alley.

But of course, most buyers will probably want better quality and more features. Along with a wider selection as well.

And in that case, they really should choose to buy other used Class C RVs on the market. And choose from other brands to get better build quality.

Conclusion

So it really comes down to your choice of the way that you want to use this RV. And what you are looking for in it.

But let me say this. Whatever you buy, be sure to get a certified NRVIA inspector to go through it from top to bottom.

Always hire an NRVIA certified RV inspector before buying any RV
Always hire an NRVIA certified RV inspector before buying any RV

That way you can make sure that it works like it should when you buy it.

And to me, that’s especially true with Cruise America Class C RVs.

You need to make sure that they have refurbished it like they say that they did.

And when you get the inspection, whether it’s a Cruise America RV or not, you’re going to get a really good report on the real condition of that RV.

Then if there are issues you can get them addressed before you actually complete the sale.

And by doing that, you can make sure that your RV works from the very first day of ownership.

Whether you bought it from Cruise America Used RV Sales or not.

I hope this article has been helpful for you. And I hope you have safe and happy RV travels!

The Cost Of Full Time RV Living – Our RV Expenses

This article is about the cost of full time RV living. And our personal costs to maintain and repair our motorhome during our full time travels.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our motorhome for the last five years.

And if you’ve been watching my YouTube channel for a while you know what kind of RV we have.

It’s a 2004 Newmar Class A Diesel Pusher. And you probably also know that I’m a big fan of buying older luxury motorhomes.

Especially those built between the years 2000 and 2007. Because I personally believe that they are some of the best motorhomes ever built.

Now I made a whole video about that. So I won’t go into that subject deeply here.

However, you can click here to watch that video and learn more about that subject if you like.

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What We have learned In Five Years Of Full Time RVing

But here we are more than five years down the line from buying our RV.

And I figure that it’s a really good time to review the costs of owning this RV.

I feel that it would be very helpful and educational for you to know.

Especially if you are wondering about the cost of full time RV living now.

And it doesn’t matter whether you have a motorhome or even a towable RV like a travel trailer or a fifth wheel either.

The reason for that is there’s always an engine somewhere that’s moving whatever RV you have down the road.

And that’s true even on towable RVs, as you will have a tow vehicle that you use in that case.

And if you do, that engine is going to need regular maintenance and repairs.

Also the house of the RV is constantly going to need some kind of repair and maintenance too.

RVs Need Constant Upkeep Through Repair And Maintenance

In fact, I have a running list of all the things that I need to do on my RV.

And as soon as I get something checked off, well something else comes up on the list.

So you never really get caught up on all the things you have to do to repair and maintain an RV.

And full time RVers can certainly sympathize with that statement.

Why Bigger RVs Require More Upkeep Than Smaller Ones

But our Class A diesel pusher will often require more money for upkeep than almost any other kind of RV.

That is, except for other big motorhomes like super C’s. And the reason for that is these kind of RVs are bigger and more expensive to begin with.

They have more amenities and there’s more complexity in the systems than in most smaller RVs.

But even though I’m going to cover expenses related to my diesel pusher, it’s still going to be helpful for you.

And that’s true no matter what kind of RV you’re thinking about getting or already have.

Because our experiences will still be helpful. You can just adjust it to the size and kind of RV that you have or are considering.

So let’s go ahead and talk about what it has cost us to maintain and repair our motorhome so far.

And before I get to the actual expenses let’s explain what was maintained and repaired.

The Cost Of Full Time RV Living – RV Maintenance

So let’s start with the list of maintenance items. And right at the top of my list is oil and filter changes for the engine.

Cost of full time RV living - Maintenance
Cost of full time RV living – Maintenance

Of course, you have to perform that kind of maintenance regularly.

Also, the air filter will need to be changed on a regular basis too. And believe me on these big diesel engines that’s not a small expense.

Then there’s also fuel filters that need to be changed on that big diesel engine too.

But don’t forget about the generator on this motorhome either.

The one we have is a diesel generator. So you’re going to need to change the oil and filter for that at pretty much the same time you do the engine.

But then there’s that big radiator back there that keeps your diesel engine running cool.

You’re going to have to take care of it too. So it has to be flushed every few years or so.

And when we did that this time, we also replaced the thermostats at the same time.

Even More Maintenance Items That Needed Attention

Then you need to lubricate the chassis regularly too. That’s just an ongoing process that is essential on motorhomes.

And then we had our shocks start to wear out on us too. So those needed to be replaced, and that was certainly not cheap.

Then our chassis batteries finally gave out and needed to be replaced as well.

But the big expense we had for maintenance was the motorhome tires on our RV.

And when you have a diesel pusher, buying six or more tires at that size is not cheap. We just got through doing that last year.

OK, so that’s the list of things that we needed to maintain on our RV since we bought it.

Now it’s actually not the full list. It’s just a generalized list that covers the bigger things that we had to maintain on our motorhome.

And hopefully it gives you an idea of the things that need to be done and scheduled.

Our Cost Of Full Time RV Living – RV Repairs

Now what about repairs? Well, I’ll also show you what we had to repair on our motorhome as well.

Our Repair costs for full time living
Our Repair costs for full time living

And let’s start at the top with a brake problem that needed to be fixed.

Then there were suspension bushings that also had to be replaced too.

Inside the RV, some of our ceiling lights just wore out. So we replaced them.

Then the backup monitor stopped working and had to be replaced.

And with these kind of motorhomes, the air system is prone to leaks. So sure enough we’ve had leaks in the front and the rear system too.

Then our house water pump needed to be replaced when it wore out.

And the exhaust tip on our engine started to rust out. So it had to be replaced too.

Then both ceiling vent Fantastic Fans that we have in the motorhome finally needed to be refurbished.

And that meant that all the gears and the arm mechanism for the lid had to be replaced.

Then the TV antenna had to be fixed along with the mechanism that moves it.

And we also had a battery cutoff switch that just stopped working and needed to be replaced.

Then our power seat that we use for driving the RV stopped working. The solenoid for it went out and that had to be replaced.

Even More RV Repairs We had To Make

But one of the really big expenses we’ve had is the slide toppers needed to be replaced.

Now normally I would put that under maintenance of the RV. But these had to be replaced early because of some hail storms we went through.

So I’m counting that as a repair because we could have gotten more life out of them.

But the really big expense though that we’ve had for repairs has been replacing both house air conditioners. And that was done over the last couple of years.

Then finally, our water heater needed to be completely refurbished too. And that’s something that I did myself.

OK now lets total up all of this maintenance that I just covered. Along with all of the repairs too.

And they cost us a total of $16,373. Wow! Even we were surprised by the amount of money we had spent altogether on our RV.

Help With Our Cost Of Full time RV Living – A Service Contract

Now to be fair let me mention that we had a service contract that covered some of these expenses.

And by the way, I’m very glad that I had that service contract. I feel that it worked out very well for us.

And I highly recommend getting an RV service contract on these older motorhomes. Or what some people call an extended warranty.

Because it covered $3,120 of our expenses. So that means that our own out of pocket expenses were actually $13,253 instead.

Now if you work that out over the first four years of ownership, it was $3,313 a year.

And to help you decide whether a service contract or extended warranty could help you, watch this video I made on that subject.

Also, if you choose to get a service contract, here is the company that I recommend. Especially if you want to get RV protection you can trust.

The Cost Of Full Time RV Living – Our Budget

Now when we first got this RV I had made a budget for maintenance and repairs.

And this is what I encourage you to do as well. Don’t avoid trying to figure out what you are going to need to budget for these costs.

But the good news is that I had budgeted from my research about $3,000 a month when we first got the RV.

So I’m not that far off of my original budget. But clearly, I think I’m going to have to raise that projected budget amount a little more.

Because the cost of full time RV living is going up. And that applies to RV repairs and maintenance too.

So as a result, I’m going to move from $3,000 to $3,500 a year for my budget moving forward.

A Big Lesson Learned About How To Manage RV Costs

OK, so what do we learn from all of this? Well first of all, what I want you to understand is that the cost of full time RV living can be a lot.

It can be expensive to maintain and repair an RV when it’s being used on a full time basis.

And the bigger the RV is, the heavier it is, and the more amenities it has, the more costly it will be.

So that means more expense you’re going to have for maintenance and repairs on your RV.

Now that statement can also be reverse engineered too. So what if you don’t want to be spending $3,000 – $3,500 a year on keeping your RV going?

Well then I recommend that you get a smaller RV. Get one that’s not so heavy and doesn’t have so many amenities.

An RV that is not so complex overall. And as a result of that, you can save money on maintaining and repairing an RV like that.

A Big Way That You Can Save On RV Upkeep Costs

Also, there is something else you can do to save money on RV upkeep.

And that is to learn how to repair and maintain things around the RV yourself.

Because roughly 80% of the things that go wrong on an RV really can be taken care of by an RV owner.

Especially if they have some guidance and knowledge to know what to do.

And that is true especially on chassis maintenance for motorhomes.

What About The Service Contract?

Now for us ,we actually chose to have our chassis maintained by professionals.

And the reason I did that is because I had the RV service contract. So I wanted a clear record of the maintenance and repairs that had been done.

And that way the service contract company would know what I’ve been doing. And they would know that it had been maintained correctly.

But you don’t have to do that if you don’t have a service contract.

In fact, you could do a lot of the chassis maintenance yourself instead.

Especially things that have to do with lubrication or replacing fluids and filters. And by doing that you can save money!

Small Things That Also Need Attention On An RV

Now let me mention that there’s a lot of things in this article’s list that I didn’t include. A lot of small repairs that goes on from day to day.

And little maintenance items that I do regularly. Because it’s just not worth mentioning all of that.

There’s too much of it to even mention in an article like this. Because those kind of things don’t really cost a lot.

They just mainly involve some labor that you need to put in to handle the situation.

Our Cost Of Full Time RV Living – My Conclusions

But remember that you still need to do the small things as well. And that way you can keep your RV in good shape.

In fact, what I recommend is try to learn as much as you can about your RV. Or about the RV that you intend to buy if you don’t have it yet.

Try to learn as much as you can about it. Try to get as much information about it as you can.

And that way you can figure out ways that you can do as much of the work yourself. If you do that, you will save lots of money!

I also recommend talking to more full time RVers. And ask them about what the cost of full time RV living has been for them.

Don’t just read this article about my experience and feel that you have everything you need to know.

And the good news is that there are lots of full time RVers. And many of them are happy to share their experience about RV maintenance and repairs.

So try to get a big pool of information that you can draw from. And that way you can get a good feel for establishing a workable budget.

One that will work for you and the RV that you buy.

Well, I hope this review has been helpful for you if you’re planning on future full time RV travels.

And I hope that what I’ve shared with you in this article will help you get started with more reliable information to make your travels a success.

Have safe and happy travels my friends!

The Best RVs For Full Time Travel Trailer Living

This article is about the best RVs for full time travel trailer living. And how to know which ones you should buy.

Now most travel trailers you see out there are not made for full time travel.

They’re just made for occasional or part-time use. For things like weekends every now and then and for vacations.

And as long as they’re used that way, they are pretty much just fine for what you need.

But full time travel trailer living puts a lot of extra stress on any RV. And it does it in various ways.

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Full Time Travel Trailer Living – The Effects Of Highway Travel

For instance, there’s usually a lot more trips going down the highway in full time RV life.

So what happens to RVs as they’re going down the highway that much?

Most travel trailers are not built for full time travel
Most travel trailers are not built for full time travel

Well, they get shook a lot, don’t they? And it happens to travel trailers even more than most other RVs.

That’s because they kind of tend to bounce a little bit as they go down the road.

So earthquake forces are applied to these travel trailers that easily shakes things loose in the RV.

But there’s even more daily stress that full time travel trailer living puts on these RVs.

The Everyday Stress Put On In Full Time Travel Trailer Life

There’s also the everyday use of the RV too. So there’s more use of the furniture, the RV fixtures, more walking on the floors, etc.

And these sorts of things can cause an RV to start to break down from the constant added stress.

They just break down a lot faster than they normally would if used only occasionally.

And the big reason for that is because these kinds of RVs weren’t really built for that kind of use.

So using them on a full time basis is going to disappoint you over the long haul.

What About Travel Trailer Build Quality?

But the other thing to remember is that travel trailers are also deliberately built to be as affordable as they can possibly be.

In fact, they are considered the entry-level RV for the whole industry. And certainly for towable RVs.

Most travel trailers are entry-level RVs
Most travel trailers are entry-level RVs

So as a result of that, higher quality materials and better quality building methods are often not really found in travel trailers in general.

And so, that is why when you see full-time RVers, you’ll notice that they often choose other kinds of RVs.

The Most Common RV Choices For Full Time RV Life

Many of them choose RVs like Super C’s, or higher end class A’s. Also fifth wheels or Class B’s are commonly used by full time RVers.

Now the reason why is because these kind of RVs are more often made for full-time travel. They are built better from the ground up.

And so, many fulltime RVers choose them for that purpose. Because they are built to take the rigors of everyday full-time travel and living better.

So the real question is, are there any RV manufacturers out there that are building a product for full-time travel trailer living?

And the good news is that the answer to that questions is yes. But there’s not a lot of those kind of RV builders out there.

And there’s certainly not as many as you’ll find in some other categories of RVs. But there are some.

And so in this article we’re going to be discussing some of these unique brands.

RV builders that make a product that could be used for full time travel trailer living. And I’m going to cover three of those builders.

Of course, that doesn’t mean that there are only three RV manufacturers you should consider. If you’re looking for a full time rig.

But these brands will get you started in the right direction for full time travel trailer living.

Full Time Travel Trailer Life – Choice #1

And the first one on the list is Airstream. Because Airstream just simply makes travel trailers that are a cut above the competition.

Airstream RVs are made to a higher standard than most travel trailers
Airstream RVs are made to a higher standard than most travel trailers

And when you look at Airstream’s website, you’ll find an interesting claim.

They say that about 70 percent of the Airstreams that have ever been made since the 1930s are still in use today.

Now that is an amazing statistic! And what other travel trailer builder can make a claim that’s even remotely similar to that?

So that is a very good reason why we see a lot of full-time travelers in Airstreams going down the road.

It’s simply because Airstream is built with better quality materials. And it’s built with better quality construction methods too.

But now, the flip side of Airstream is that they really aren’t cheap, and that’s for sure.

But they are a quality RV travel trailer. So if you are considering full time travel trailer living, then give serious consideration to Airstream.

Choice #2 For Full Time Travel Trailer Life

Now next on our list is Oliver. And Oliver is really the gold standard of fiberglass travel trailers.

Oliver's fiberglass shell is great for full time travel trailer living
Oliver’s fiberglass shell is great for full time travel trailer living

Now fiberglass travel trailers have limitations though. In fact, you can only build them up to about 25 feet in length.

And sure enough, Oliver only offers travel trailers up to 23 feet in length.

But the quality is so good in the product they build that it really can last you a lifetime.

So in other words, you could go out and you could buy a lower quality travel trailer. And you could save a lot of money initially that way.

But you could also go through four or five of them in a row as they wear out.

Or you can just choose an Oliver, and keep it for the rest of your life. What would you rather do? Because that’s how good their quality is.

Also, they’re light enough to be towed by a wide range of vehicles as well. And that’s very attractive to a lot of people.

However, a real issue here is that they can only be a maximum of 23 feet long.

So they’re not really made for family travel quite so much. But they are great for couples who want to travel and camp on a full-time basis.

Especially if they don’t need a lot of space. OK, let’s move on to number three on our list.

Choice #3 For Travel Trailers That Are Built For Full Time Life

And that’s Outdoors RV. Now with the first two manufacturers we covered in this article, Airstream and Oliver, you’re not going to get any slides in an RV.

They just don’t even offer them. You just get the travel trailer alone.

And for many people, that’s just fine. Because whenever you introduce a slide room to an RV, there’s more complexity involved.

And of course, therefore more opportunity for things to go wrong with it as well.

But Outdoors RV does offer slide rooms in their travel trailers. And for many other people this a good thing.

You can get more living space in an Outdoors RV
You can get more living space in an Outdoors RV

Because maybe you feel like you need a little bit more living space. Your just a little claustrophobic in an Airstream or an Oliver.

Well then, consider an Outdoors RV for full time travel trailer living instead.

And they are well known for making a very high quality product too.

What About Four Season Capability?

In fact, they build what could be considered a true four season RV.

And when a builder makes a four season RV, automatically the materials that will be used in that RV are going to be better.

Also, the building methods they use are going to be better as well.

And Outdoors RV backs all of that up with even a better warranty too. Better than you find from most other travel trailer manufacturers.

Also, there’s tons of happy Outdoors RV owners out there already.

Owners that are very vocal about their support for the company and for the product that they bought too.

So Outdoors RV is well worth a good solid look for full time RV life.

OK, so those are the three that I wanted to cover in this article today. Airstream, Oliver and Outdoors RV.

But once again, that doesn’t mean that’s all the full time travel trailers out there.

No, it just means that this is a good place to get started in the right direction.

More Brands For Full Time Travel Trailer Living

And there are many other travel trailer manufacturers that I can recommend. These are just 3 of the ones on my full list.

So if you would like to see all of the travel trailer builders on my recommended list, here’s what you can do.

Just download my new travel trailer brands guidebook by clicking here or on the image below.

The new travel trailer buying guide

Of course, not all of the manufacturers on that list build a product that can stand up to full time RVing.

But many can. And I would be happy to help you find a brand that fits your needs and budget.

Just contact me when you download the guidebook, and I’ll give you personal assistance.

Also, I feel that you will get the best results when you couple the travel trailer brands guidebook with my new RV buying guide.

You can download that by clicking here or on the image below.

How to buy new RVs the right way

So the better brands guidebook helps you know which brands are building with better quality.

But the new RV buying guide will show you how to buy an RV the right way.

It will help you save lots of money on the purchase and make sure the RV you get is a good one.

And once again, I make myself personally available to help answer any questions you have when you download any of my guidebooks.

An Important Reminder About Buying Any RV

But let me remind you of something as I always do in articles like this.

And that is to make sure that you get a certified RV inspector to go through any RV that you buy before you take ownership.

Never buy any RV without getting it inspected first
Never buy any RV without getting it inspected first

And that way you can be sure that what you’re getting is generally ready to go.

You can know that it’s in tip-top shape. It’s ready to get right out there and use and enjoy right away.

And that’s another big point to make sure that you’re happy with the purchase you make.

Conclusion

Now it’s true that full time travel trailer RVs are going to cost you more initially.

I’m not going to tell you anything other than that. So it means that you’re going to have to spend more.

That is, if you want to get an a travel trailer that’s really built for full-time travel.

But the flip side of that is they are not going to give you nearly as many problems in day-to-day use.

They’re not going to be breaking down on you as fast. Especially as a travel trailer that’s not built for the stresses of full-time living.

And in the end, that can make your full-time travel and experiences so much more enjoyable.

So choose wisely in the travel trailer field. And if you do, you will be glad that you did.

Have safe and happy RV travels my friends!

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