RV Shopping | Should We Sell Our RV?
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That’s right, LivinRVision may be selling their motorhome (Vinny)🚌, but they are having a hard time deciding what class/type RV to buy. Will they find the perfect RV? 🤔 Will a fifth wheel, class c, class a or travel trailer be the next LivinRVision choice?
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After 10 months living in Vinny, we are starting to feel like we need...ok maybe mostly Michelle...more bathroom space! 🚻🛁🚽 It would be nice to have something smaller and more simplified also...so many choices and all with their own pros and cons. What are hard decision! 😩😕
It's hilarious watching this from three years ago and listening how you needed a washer and dryer, could not imagine having a wet bath, etc. And now look. You're in a class B and loving it.
Stick with Vinnie! Way better than any of those units you viewed. I would not want a gas coach due to the restricted cargo carrying capacity and towing capacity. Maybe a different Ventana with a better floor plan?
Yes, all good points David! In our opinion the only two good makes they sell there are Newmar and Airstream. Not a lot of great choices. Thanks so much! 😁🤓
The cabinet at5:00 above the tv is an adjustable shelf. Very good layout !
Making me nervous....be careful, the grass is not always greener on the other side of the fence (RV) :> Any option will have downsides and upsides. Was interesting to see the differences with the 5th wheel options. Good luck, I'm sure you both will make your best decision.
We agree with you 100%...any option will have its pros and cons. We just need to figure out what we like the best and what has the most of our top priorities. Thanks so much for your feedback!! 🧡😁🤓
I always enjoy RV shopping.... I like looking on TH-cam though,... Going in person gets me in trouble 😜😜. Great video guys. Always enjoy watching.
We do too...if we can do it without a salesperson following along asking questions. 😂 TH-cam is a good place to look too. Do you have a fiver or motorhome? It’s such a hard decision to make due to all the pros and cons. Thanks so much for watching Dean! 😊🤓🧡
Great video! Always love watching. Thanks for sharing and love the walkthroughs. Be safe!
Thank you so much! 😁🤓
We just bought our first caravan a few months ago and we couldn’t believe how difficult it was to choose with so many decisions to make and options to consider 😖 but we love it 👍🏼 interesting video guys 😊 full watch
Yes, very tough! What model did you guys go with? What did you like about it that helped make your decision? Thanks for your feedback! 😊🤓
Great video, i enjoyed seeing different floor plans. And great tip on how to get sales guys to leave you alone.
Thank you! You might need to try it next time you’re at a dealership LOL! 😁🤓
Just saw this one we subscribed this summer so I was looking through old videos. We bought a 2019 Newmar Canyon Star 3710 in April, too funny!! We love it. We don’t full time but could for sure. Tons of storage. I think the only thing we old change is the coach. Can’t wait to see what you guys bought after Vinny.
The Canyon Star is a great gasser coach. We have been tempted to get one ourselves. We just bought our new to us RV this past weekend and will be revealing it this Saturday. 👍🏻😊🤓
Congratulations on 1k subscribers!!
Thank you very much!! 😊🤓
5 years ago we purchased 2008 Holiday Rambler 33SFS Admiral, Workhorse Chassis. 8.1 engine with 6 Spd. Allison. We love the full wall slide, like living in Condo. At 65mph it cruises at 2100 rpm. We flat tow a Wrangler. Short comment is that it has been very reliable, Drive Train has been bullet proof. Biggest expenditure was completely redoing Chassis AC , Compressor Dryer, etc. New Tires routine maintenance We attend Hershey every year, have yet to see anything that we would want to replace it with. At 33feet we can pretty much take it into places that would be difficult for larger Coaches. Best part is just about paid for. The view from the window is the same as a Prevost. Yes, if I won the lottery, but I haven't yet. You have a very nice Coach. My wife and I believe for us when we finally do trade in the HR it will be for 32 to 34 foot diesel as the workhorse chassis is no longer made. It's what works for us. I agree with one of the comments here about the greener grass. I remind myself of that every year at Hershey.
A lot of those older coaches were built very well. That’s why we went with an older coach as well. For us, it’s more about other deciding factors to make our current situation easier. We have found that ANY coach is not the best for our situation. We are going to be getting something that is easier for us to get video footage while driving (yes, it has hindered that for us) and easier getting into more places and the ability to back up without unhooking a toad which is part of that equation. We’ve been full time long enough now to realize what we need. One RV is not a “one size fits all”. Everyone has different needs and that’s what’s going to make our lives easier “for now”. But yea, those older coaches are built well. The gas doesn’t drive near as well as a DP, but again...that’s not always important to everyone. When Michelle finds something that she is more comfortable driving, then it will free me up to do more more for this channel which is our biggest concern. You just can’t imagine how important that really is. Hopefully we can find what we want soon. Thanks again for sharing, because your situation may be the answer for others. 🧡😊🤓
I would never go from Diesel to Gas for so many reasons, but the the top 5 reasons would be; Steep depreciation because engine life span in not near the diesel, NO Engine Break, low Cargo/Water Capacity, lack of torque on mountain roads, Engine Noise/heat. Don't like they layout get a Diesel or 5er & new truck to pull it.
Completely concur with you. Originally we thought about the Newmar Canyon Star, which is the only gas coach that I would consider for full time BUT, a gas coach is out of the equation now for us. The ride between a DP vs a gas is night and day, but the Liquid Spring on the Tiffin does help...just not enough... IMO. Thanks so much for the feedback.
@@LivinRVision Also thought I'd mention - than on a trade in (at least in Arizona) you only pay tax on the difference between the trade and the purchase price, so factor that into any trade quotes you get - you could save thousands on a trade.
you really do get what you pay for with these coaches. 37ft and up seems livable, 25ft not so much.
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Canyon Star, "it's Brian bathroom" I like the face Brian made. Bay Star, don't like the carpet in the cabin. I like the color scheme. Being full time I would skip the class C Jayco. Nice to hear your childhood memory story of RV travelling. Problem with most 5th wheel is the small space with slideouts in. But with slideout out they usually offer more room in kitchen & living area. But you need to factor the cost of a 1 ton dually diesel truck and you won't be able to tow anything. Airstream are overprice travel trailer, not my thing. I still prefer diesel pusher for the HP & Torque (more carrying and towing capacity). For $5K-10K you can go to a motorcoach company that can customize/modernize the interior of your coach (desk, bathroom, furniture, etc) Thanks for taking us along during your RV shopping.
We are still unsure of which one to go with. So many pros and cons of all of them. We haven’t been able to do anymore RV shopping since the virus pandemic so it’s all on hold for awhile.
Thanks so much for your feedback Rejean!
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If it was conformal coating on the circuit board a black light would show it up.
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@@LivinRVision the circuit board you pointed out on the outside of the tank,, you comented about might be coated so when not know use a black light, also shows up some bugs real good in Arizona.
Oh, I see what you’re saying. For some reason I thought you were commenting on this weeks video. 😂 We use an app where all comments come in the same place, so we have to be better about looking at that before commenting sometimes. 😊
When looking at any motorhome or RV for full-timing - you MUST always ask what is the CCC (Cargo Carrying Capacity). Some RV's have as little as only 1,000 pounds of CCC (which, by the way, must also include the driver and passenger - and sometimes what is in the fresh water and grey/black tanks). This is why many folks end up with a DP.
That is correct, we are very aware of this. The CCC is not a concern for us. Thanks for sharing this for others to be aware of that don’t know this. There are many reasons why people choose to not get a DP though. It’s not all about the CCC for everyone. We love the DP, but as we have explained many times, we are wanting/needing to downsize.
@@LivinRVision copy that. Some Motorhomes are only made for tailgating or weekend excursions. You guys are knowledgeable and know the risks of overloading a motorhome. Too many RV's are being driven everyday without the knowledge of how much they weight and how much they should be carrying. There are way too many RV's that are way overloaded. Just because a storage space is there, doesn't mean that it is designed to haul bricks. lol.
Good Luck with your search! :-)
You are so right, especially the gas Class A. Thanks!
This video was truly helpful in making us realize our small class C just doesn't have enough storage. Our vote is for the Canyon star.
We love hearing that our videos have helped or inspired others. 🧡 We really like the floor plan of the Canyon Star too! 😁🤓
We have the Canyon Star and so far love it, we have not used all the available storage inside or outside. I wish they did have a small side out opposite the bed just to give more space to get around.
Thanks for sharing. We have that same issue with our Ventana model with the bedroom.
That first or second one seem the best you your situation! 🙂
I personally Love the Airstreams, but having trbl with the price, I kinda moved on.... Until today wen I went to a large showrooms FULL of nothing but Airstream! BTW, the 25 footer, twin you showed is Actually an International Serenity! 😜 I know cuz it's my fav! 🙃. My Son surprised me by liking these also, tho he really liked the Bambi out Nest for me! I will NOT be full timing. Anyway, I'm a new subscriber and enjoying you vids and looking forward to seeing More! 😁👍
Hi Laura! Yeah the Airstreams are pricey for what you get. It’s impossible to find perfect, but for now we’ll have to just keep looking. Welcome aboard and thanks for Subscribing! 🧡😊🤓
LOL! I will definitely remember to bring a camera with me the next time we decide to look at campers! Thanks for the tours, very interesting... I personally love those bath and a half class As. That's the only thing I didn't get when we purchased our Monaco, but my number one priority was a washer/dryer (which is a huge bonus). Hate to see ya'll thinking of letting Vinnie go...
Yes, totally agree about the washer & dryer! It’s a top priority for us as well. We REALLY liked those bath and a half floor plans! 🧡😁🤓
@@LivinRVision don't forget the "gently used" low mileage RV's. We purchased ours used with only 18,000 miles on it. We plan on taking out one of the couches and adding double recliners. Also future plans to add solar if we like boon docking (as much as we think we will).
All great ideas, which we are considering! Thank you so much for sharing!
so how does the gas drive compared to diesel? not sure i like a separate black tank hose away from the grey since the grey washes out the black if you have it in the same set up
We didn’t test drive any yet, we’re simply just browsing for now. Heck, we couldn’t even get a salesman near us with the camera. 🤣 Which was perfect, we just wanted to look.
Agree, about the grey/black tanks, however...we always fill the black tank with fresh water until it comes out completely clear anyway. You want/need to clean more than the hose. The black tank needs rinsed after each empty especially to keep the sensors clean and free of debris.
Check out the Coachmen 365RB bath and a half 40 ft motorhome - diesel
Will do, thanks! 😊
Vinny is your baby,it’s hard to see you in anything else.I hope y’all keep him and continue your great video journey.
He was our “first” and will always be in our hearts. 🧡
Check out some 5ers, very homey feel.
We’ve looked at quite a few and like a few of them also. We came very close to buying a Grand Design 1 1/2 years ago.
LivinRVision We have a Grand Design Solitude 310 GK. Amazing customer service. We bought it used but they still fixed our bedroom slide for free. We have yet to make that video
Hey Brian, the Canyon Star is a good gas coach. I think you would want to upgrade suspension and power. My 2019 Outlaw 37RB is underpowered in the mountains, next i may install Banks Power Kit. I think you should cost compare Used Truck and 5th Wheel, it would probably work since you park for a few weeks at a time. If i could do over, my choice now would be 5th Wheel. However I am parked more and only traveling a few times a year. Good luck and sell your Newmar on your own, no trade ins.
You gave all great ideas! We have a lot to consider and decide on. Agree with you 100% regarding selling on our own, as you never come out ahead with trading in. A little harder to do though since this is our home. Would take a lot of planning. Thanks so much! 😁🤓
while 5th wheels have a lot of storage, the weight of the stored material must be carefully managed
Agree, thanks for sharing! Very important info others should know.
you'd have to buy a tow vehicle of good size to pull a fifth wheel. fifth wheel's being towed don't really save much in fuel either....alittle 10 gallons per gallon usually
Very true and is something that we have been considering. Each has their pros and cons. Everyone just has to choose what works best for them, because everyone’s not always the same. We came really close to buying a 350 diesel Duley and a grand design fifth wheel before we bought Vinny. It’s a very tough decision to make for us and our situation.
LivinRVision It’s definitely good that you are taking your time. How does your wife feel about driving a 5th’er Would she feel more comfortable over a Diesel Pusher? Also if more bathroom space is a priority, then going to small might not be a good option?? Have you checked out “Keep Your Day Dream” u-tube channel?? They share a lot of great info. With being full time and with Michelle working full time right now, it seems that one of the big priorities would be her comfort in a work space. If you both could get to the spot where Michelle was not working full time you might then be able to consider going much smaller?? There is another couple Marc and Julie With “RV Love”, they sold their newer Class A and bought and older one and remodeled to fit their working/traveling/style needs👍🏼😃. These are only my opinions and some channels that I follow that I thought might be a helpful reference-:) Can’t wait to see what you both decide on. Love following your channel❤️👍🏼😃
Thanks for sharing...yes, we have considered all of this and Michelle is confident she would rather drive a diesel truck. Yep, KYD is who we followed from the very beginning. I still chat with Marc once in a while. All these things you share are good for others to hear as well. There is so much info out there anymore and it doesn’t take long when you live full-time to figure these things out too. The smallest we are looking at going to is an Airstream...BUT it’s for OUR lifestyle that the Airstream would work so well. There is not one single
RV that is a one-size-fits-all. Thanks again for sharing our experience.
😊Brian & 🤓Michelle
Super c last year model. $150k
That would be ideal! 👍🏻😊
do not buy a gas - very noisy up front when driving - might want to brush up on your sign language
Yes they are very noisy. Some gas are worse than others though. Thanks for the message.
what's the horsepower and motor for your gas option?
That was the V10 but did not check the horsepower yet. When we get more serious we’ll be getting into the “nitty-gritty”. Waiting for the “right dealership” possibly when traveling the south. 😊
If you already have a diesel pusher why would you consider gas.
This video was about 9 months ago now and things have changed. Don’t get me wrong, I personally like the DP much better for many reasons but I seriously doubt we will be going with either diesel or a gas Class A this time around. Our needs may be different than yours or others. We are looking for ease in many ways including turning around on a highway and pulling into a spot that doesn’t have a very big drive and is impossible for a big rig, less maintenance, ease for Michelle to handle by herself if needed and many more reasons we keep coming up with. It doesn’t take long living full time in an RV to know what matters most to you and your needs. 1 1/2 years full time so far and we now know what is most important to “us”. 😊🤓
Go big or go home, oh wait it is your home.(GO BIG) lol soon my wife and I will hopefully be full timing. Work work work. Bettendorf Iowa
🤪😂 Hey fellow Iowegians! We’re both very excited for you guys! It will come quicker than you expect. Congratulations of the exciting life change! 🧡😊🤓
LivinRVision Good morning, your right about Father Time he just keeps picking up speed. I just sat down for a minute on my break here at John Deere cylinder, were working tens but shut down next week because of a new power source being installed in the plant.
Hope you two have found your new home, just remember Happy Wife Happy Life lol.
I just thought of something that might help you out, Go buy a half gallon of Michelle's favorite ice cream to take with you when your looking for your new home and she will be so distracted eating it that she won't know what your buying Bahahaha.
Strange how that works...keeps getting faster. 😢 We haven’t been able to get back over to the area we want to look but hoping to here very soon. Yes...happy wife happy life! 😂😊
Hmm 😯 😳 😃 Not a bad idea... 🤫
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i hate carpeting in an rv
So do we! 😊
I don't get this "RV Naming Thing!" Name your Kids, name your Dog, have a nice Nick Name for your Wife, but Naming your RV crosses the line! I don't think calling a Class B Van qualifies as a "Rig," its not a 18 Wheeler. Is there some type of psychological perspectives that I don't understand. On the other hand Roy Roger's Side Kick, Pat Bradly had a name for his Jeep, remember "Nelly Bell."
😂 Well…many of us don’t get why things like this bother people like yourself, to the point that they MUST say something.
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“Rig” in the “RV world” seems to be another word commonly used for their “setup” or even “coach”. Why? Who knows and don’t care to pick it apart…sounds like another “Nick Name”…or is it, nickname? 🤪😉
We loved Roy Roger’s and his “rig”, Nelly. 😂
all the walking around the lot and nobody came out to help you???
I think the camera scared them off 😂