I wonder if i should buy a camper -never been in one . I would like to spend less than 4000 My place has a 20ft x 40ft concrete pad with water 220v 110 amp electric and sewer Long time ago that place was used as a camper site Want to use it when i have guests Any advice :unknown:
danmorea
This could open up a can of worms.
1- Make sure it looks taken care of.
2- Make sure it's weather tight, no leaks.
3- Look at the trim work inside and out. If you think there is to much trim there is a reason. To much trim means it was taken apart and work done to it after it was built.
4- Make sure the axles and frame is in good condition.
5- Check water lines and make sure there is no leaks there either...and that they work.
6- Check all things electrical. Including the fuse panel.
7- Check the windows to see if they work and are tight.
8- Check the roof, no leaks.
9- Walk all over the floor to see if there is any rot or not.
10- Check for water damage.
11- The list keeps on going but you see where I'm going with this.
Wife and I both used to make anything RV. Good luck.
1- Make sure it looks taken care of.
2- Make sure it's weather tight, no leaks.
3- Look at the trim work inside and out. If you think there is to much trim there is a reason. To much trim means it was taken apart and work done to it after it was built.
4- Make sure the axles and frame is in good condition.
5- Check water lines and make sure there is no leaks there either...and that they work.
6- Check all things electrical. Including the fuse panel.
7- Check the windows to see if they work and are tight.
8- Check the roof, no leaks.
9- Walk all over the floor to see if there is any rot or not.
10- Check for water damage.
11- The list keeps on going but you see where I'm going with this.
Wife and I both used to make anything RV. Good luck.
We have a 2009 Sydney Outback TT. Over the years as our family has grown from 3 to 5, we've had many friends stay with us in the camper, and their families have grown as well--too small now for two families even though it sleeps 10 (queen air mattress in sofa, dinette makes a double). Everyone we've camped with has loved staying in the camper so we are going to do the same thing as you, setup our camper as a private guest house for visiting friends and family. It has a queen master room, 4 bunks in the bunkhouse, tub, shower, toilet, fridge, AC and heat, HDTV and DVD, stove, range, running water. Should be nice and easy to stabilize on a concrete pad which I'm assuming would be one of the only complaints (rocking) aside from people not flushing the toilet properly and letting a bit of bad air back up inside.
I personally think it's a great idea and as a bonus you can take it to the mountains or the beach aside from giving visitors their own mini-house.
I personally think it's a great idea and as a bonus you can take it to the mountains or the beach aside from giving visitors their own mini-house.
You have a perfect setup for it. You should be able to get a decent camper for that price range. One thing I would add to it is, once you have it set up, underpin around the base. It makes a world of difference when you are heating the camper. My son lived in a small camper for about two years in some really cold weather. He under pinned it and that made a world of difference. It can also serve as a great doghouse when she gets mad at you......:good2:
You won't need the 220v. RVs are standardized on either 120v 30A or 120v 50A service. You would also want to ensure that you can connect the RV black and gray water systems can be connected to whatever sewer system you have. You don't want a surprise if a hose pops off while you are draining a black water tank.
Check your town regulations just to make sure you stay out of trouble. Almost everyplace limits how long someone can stay in an RV in a lot but it varies quite a bit. I've seen anywhere from 30 days straight to 3 days out of every 2 weeks. Just know what you can and can't do up front.
If I was going to park one someplace long term I'd seriously look at building a roof or carport over it. The roof is a major weak spot on those things. If it starts leaking and things get wet inside it goes downhill fast.
Check your town regulations just to make sure you stay out of trouble. Almost everyplace limits how long someone can stay in an RV in a lot but it varies quite a bit. I've seen anywhere from 30 days straight to 3 days out of every 2 weeks. Just know what you can and can't do up front.
If I was going to park one someplace long term I'd seriously look at building a roof or carport over it. The roof is a major weak spot on those things. If it starts leaking and things get wet inside it goes downhill fast.
What the 773H do you want guests for?!?!?!?! :unknown:
Just think about Clarke Griswolds Cousin Eddy! :lol:
But if it is a rolling Man-Cave.....Now ya got something special! :bigthumb:
Just think about Clarke Griswolds Cousin Eddy! :lol:
But if it is a rolling Man-Cave.....Now ya got something special! :bigthumb:
You can also get canvas skirting if you are going to be traveling. My dad had a 5th wheel he used when working out of town on jobs that had skirting. Way cheaper and more home like than staying in an hotel. Unfortunately the skirting didn't keep the water lines from freezing at -30C when working in Regina. Up to -20C seemed to be ok though. There were snap like fittings all around the bottom of the RV that the canvas hooked onto.
X2 on the covered carport. If you are going to be leaving it for a long time unmoved it will also cut down on the UV damage which will make the roof and sealant last longer. It will also stay cooler in hot weather.
X2 on the covered carport. If you are going to be leaving it for a long time unmoved it will also cut down on the UV damage which will make the roof and sealant last longer. It will also stay cooler in hot weather.
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