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Hello Everyone.
I was laid off in 2006 after 15 years and since then I have been trying to get my Crafts and Souvineer business off the ground. I have been traveling back and fourth across the country with my van conversion and pulling my business behind it. I like to travel to various resort towns and see if there are potentional vendor spots available, such as have had in the past mainly Wolfeboro, New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee. The van I have is ok but there is no plumbing or cooking on board so I have to stop at hotels along my travels and it gets rather expencive. I am now here in Louisville, KY staying with my son while he attends college until March of 2010, I am still collecting Unemployment and want to put the remainder of cash into an upgrade to an RV with working pluming, heat and cooking facilities A Class C probably to start. though I have seen a couple of older class A's that might work as well. I will only have a bout $6,000.00 to invest with. I know this is not very much at all, but with getting this word out of trying to start a business and becoming an rv fulltime'r someone out there might be able to help me find one. I understand word of mouth works as good as a large wallet......If anyone has or know someone that has an RV that runs so I can upgran from a van to an rv for under $6,000 I'd be very greatful for the help.
I can be reached at waynemac5858@yahoo.com thank you so much everyone! Take Care, Wayne
I was laid off in 2006 after 15 years and since then I have been trying to get my Crafts and Souvineer business off the ground. I have been traveling back and fourth across the country with my van conversion and pulling my business behind it. I like to travel to various resort towns and see if there are potentional vendor spots available, such as have had in the past mainly Wolfeboro, New Hampshire on Lake Winnipesaukee. The van I have is ok but there is no plumbing or cooking on board so I have to stop at hotels along my travels and it gets rather expencive. I am now here in Louisville, KY staying with my son while he attends college until March of 2010, I am still collecting Unemployment and want to put the remainder of cash into an upgrade to an RV with working pluming, heat and cooking facilities A Class C probably to start. though I have seen a couple of older class A's that might work as well. I will only have a bout $6,000.00 to invest with. I know this is not very much at all, but with getting this word out of trying to start a business and becoming an rv fulltime'r someone out there might be able to help me find one. I understand word of mouth works as good as a large wallet......If anyone has or know someone that has an RV that runs so I can upgran from a van to an rv for under $6,000 I'd be very greatful for the help.
I can be reached at waynemac5858@yahoo.com thank you so much everyone! Take Care, Wayne
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Permalink Reply by mort and joyce on -
Hey Wayne
Not sure you can find a motorhome in your price range but I know you can find a travel trailer in that price range. I know because we bought a 97 29 foot prouler in good condition for $6500.00 just last year and we are full timing it all over Texas right now, will be going out of Texas the end of next year when it will be paid off. good luck to you Mort
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Permalink Reply by Ron Buckner on -
There are rigs out there, to be sure. And your field of choice will be increasing steadily as time and this recession goes on. The question to be asked is "Are you up to whatever it might take to keep them running". In full timing with a business in tow I'd tell you a Class A will usually make more sense than a Class C unless the overhead bunk is an essential part of your comfort zone. Class A's typically have stronger frames and running gear than most Class C's, however their room utilization on the whole is generally not as well thought out as it could be. When it comes to trading up,most of us have made the mistake of trading "away from" rather than "Looking for" and I would highly recommend you give this a strong consideration. Try to picture your total lifestyle and the needs you'll want this coach to fullfill. It's easy to see what isn't working when it isn't working. But I can tell breaking down a campsite because you need milk, with a 33ft Class A instead of a Van conversion is an "experiantial wake up call" you don't want to have to go through
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Permalink Reply by mort and joyce on
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Ron, you are very right in your reply to Wayne.I was going on the general that he only has six thousand dollars to spemd and I'm not sure he could find a decent motorhome for the price. but like I said he could probably find a travel trailer in that price range easier than a motorhome. and like you said I beleave it would be easier to go somewhere and not have to break camp. we really enjoy traveling in our trailer.
mort
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Permalink Reply by Ron Buckner on
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Yeh, It depends on what kind of camping you do. We started out with a Collins 5th wheel and I loved it for that very reason. You could base camp and use the truck to wander all over. There was something very cool about "coming home". BUT, it had some inherent issues also in that taking it into a neighborhood not designed for 30 ft of trailer with another 25 ft of truck made visiting the grand kids abit of a sticky issue. We thought about it and she wanted a motorhome and because she's such a stickler for detail making sure the rig is well equipped has become part of our due process. And secretly I decided that in the long run it was far more economical to do it this way then to continue subjecting myself to the Wallmart trips we we're making then. It hasn't worked out that way. we now tow a Saturn Outlook. This isn't an option for them though, he's towing his business. He's got some real soul searching to work through
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Permalink Reply by mort and joyce on
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yes Ron your right about hauling his business and it depends on how much stuff for his business he has to haul with him, sounds like your right either way he goes he has isues with room and vehicle. guess he needs to think alot what he wants to do as he doesn't have a lot of money either.
mort
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Permalink Reply by NANCY BROWN on -
Hi Wayne
I just purchased a 31 ft class C Fourwinds motorhome and it is a 2001 and I made an offer in FLa for 17,000.00 and they took it. I have a separate bedroom full bathroom and it is in new condition only 34,000 miles on it. I have searched for 11/2 yrs for the home and found Fla RV and private owners offer the best deals. I think the economy is hit so hard there with so many forclosers and nothing is selling. It was worth the flight down. You could drive and trade in the van.
Good Luck Nancy in Sylva NC
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Permalink Reply by Wayne on
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Thanks So Much Nancy for the great info...I have a friend in the Tampa area too. and have already made a call...and he's keeping an Eye Out!!
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Permalink Reply by Ron Buckner on
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Wayne,
Nancy is absolutely correct about buying from an owner we bought a 96' 33ft Airstream Landyacht with 28,k from the original owner and it was absolutely pristine. I've found in most cases, the serious RV owner looks at his coach as his "Magic Carpet" and he's/she's fiercely loyal to it, and its up keep. However, Watch out for Florida coaches, There are allot of them down there, but they've all been in salt air and hurricane force winds. You're better off looking in Central Texas, New Mexico, Arizona etc.
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