Re: Rookie first time RV buyer needing advice from RV pro's
- From: Lone Haranguer <linusz@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 31 Dec 2005 12:20:28 -0700
David wrote:
Hello,
My wife and I are going to buy an RV and we are seriously considering a 1998 Discovery 36T with 49,900 miles on it and was owned by an engineer who kept unbelievably great care of it both inside and mechanically. The price is $58,880.
What chassis and engine? I've looked at new Discovery units and was not impressed. However if it is still roadworthy after 49K, the assembly must have been reasonably competent. The appliances are usually nearly identical from one rig to another.
My questions are: 1. Having never owned an RV before is this a good deal?
I'd say $40-45K. Heck for $60K cash I'll sell you my '99 37G Itasca with only 41K miles on it, new tires and freshly blessed by the factory in October. It's got the Ford V-10 which has been trouble free.
2. Are Discovery's a solid, reliable and good investment?
Less so than a Winnebago product (in my opinion).
3. The interest rate the dealer is proposing is 8.49%. Is there a lender anyone would recommend, or is this a fair interest rate for a used RV.
An RV is a depreciating asset. You may get 7% if you have a large down payment. Otherwise within a year you will owe more than it's worth. Banks hate that.
4. What about Extended Warranty, Roadside Assistance and Insurance. Not sure how to aproach dealer with this.
Extended warranties are USUALLY a bad investment. Get Good Sam for roadside assistance. Ask your present insurer for a rate on the motorhome, then shop on line for a better quote.
5. Are there any good magazines, websites and clubs I should become a member of?
Good Sam has a magazine with useful articles, the opportunity for roadside assistance, insurance and a 10% discount at some RV parks.
5. Very important: need recommendation on a System that can track TV and provide high speed Internet while we are moving so my toddlers can watch TV
Internet while in motion is pretty much limited to cell phone connections which vary depending on location. Get DVD players for the kids (with headphones).
and my wife can work with her computer on the internet while
we are driving. They told me that system would cost approximately $4200.
I'm not aware of any that match that description. You can get Datastorm which will automatically locate your satellite connection when parked. Figure on $6500 or so.
Or you can get the poor man's version and set up your own dish at each location. Prices range from $750 to $1500 for this option with a $60 monthly ISP fee.
The internet makes research easy. LZ
Really need some wisdom here from you Pro's. Thanking you all in advance.
David
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