Kirk W Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 This is triggered by the other poll that I put up. It has made me wonder just how many as that seems to very quite widely. I plan to follow this with another that asks the number of years or RV experience, since the blamed thing won't allow more than one question in the poll.... It might be interesting to add a comment about how many years you have owned each of the RVs you have had. We only owned our first one(very old) for two seasons, but the second popup(new) we kept and used a great deal for. 8 years, The travel trailer we got next(used) we kept for 6 years, followed by our first motorhome(used) which we owned for 9 years. Our last motorhome was bought new and kept 14 years and the current travel trailer we have now owned for 2 1/2 years(new). So let's try this again to see if it might be more enlightening. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bockofma Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Good morning, Kirk. The first one, class C, was well used prior to my purchase; and continued to be well used for several years thereafter. A tree fell on it during a Texas hurricane... The second, also a class C, had many, many miles on it when purchased. Over a period of three years we full-timed in it, and increased the mileage dramatically. We still own it, but it's being used by one of our daughters as her home whilst at University. We, on the other hand, have been living in luxury in a wonderful pre-owned NuWa fiver for almost a year! Regards, Michael 2007 Volvo VNL 670 2007 NuWa HitchHiker Champagne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamtracy Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 I will participate but mine is boring. First Tent Trailer (new) 8 months. Second class C MH (used) 1 year. Third Allegro Class A (used) 1.5 years. Fouth TT (new) 5 years. Last 5th Wheel (new) 1 year. Had these 5 RV's over 25 years but only owned them about 9 years. The 5th wheel we will have for many years. Our rule is to try to go out 3 nights at a time. It having to be in storage makes it a long process to get out and go so we make it worth it. The MH's were definitely more convenient for getting on the road. James 2024 GMC 3500HD DRW Denali Diesel 2019 Keystone Avalanche 396BH USN Retired Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-n-Dennis Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 Have 4 down so far - Pop-up, Class B, C, and the A. Unless of course you wanna count tents, lean-to's and the always beautiful strato cover. Berkshire XL 40QL Camphosting and touring Our blog: cndtravels.blogspot.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianT Posted January 7, 2015 Report Share Posted January 7, 2015 First one was quick, because we HAD to have shelter. Second was fairly easy to find and fit our needs well. Third and current, best fit we've had, not really looking to upgrade. If we should happen to move to having a home and a recreational rv, I think we'll explore a much smaller unit for that. But we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al F Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Wow! That made me total up the number of "RV's" we have owned. 11 total to date. Only two purchased new. A Jayco pop top and a slide on camper. 1. Home made wooden slide on camper. Kept it 2 years2. Starcraft Pop Top. Kept it 7 years3. Jayco Pop Top. Kept it 23 years. Purchased new4. Pop Top slide on camper. Kept it 6 years5. 2nd Pop Top slide on camper. Kept it 4 years. Purchased new.6. 28' Sunnybrook TT, stolen 2-3 weeks after we bought it. Never got to use it.7. 33' Sunnybrook TT. Kept it 4 years8. 33.5' Hitchhiker 5th wheel. Kept it 1 year9. 40' Phaeton Diesel Pusher. Kept it 3.5 years10. 26' Born Free Class C. Kept it 4 years11. 29' Winnebago Class A. To date we have owned it for about 10 months. Al & Sharon 2006 Winnebago Journey 36G 2020 Chevy Colorado Toad San Antonio, TX http://downtheroadaroundthebend.blogspot.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronmon Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 First was a used 1975 TEC popup which we had for about a year & a half. Traded it in on a new1977 Travel Mate 13' travel trailer. A year later we traded that one in on a new 1978 Coachmen 20' travel trailer. Sold that one after 2 years & bought a new 1980 Coleman popup. Sold that a year later & bought a used 1978 Coachmen 25' which we kept for the next 23 years, when I retired & traded it in on a new 2003 Excel 33' fifth wheel & began our full timing experience. Had an accident in 2006 which totaled the Excel. Replaced it with a 2007 Excel 33' fiver which we sold in July of 2014 due to health reasons. We are now in a condo in Cary, NC "in training" at Duke for a possible lung transplant. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Viking Tent Trailer 1973-1976; 1976 21' Prowler Travel Trailer 1976-1987; 1988 29' Terry Travel Trailer 1987-2003; 2004 38' Alfa Gold fifth wheel 2003-present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 1 Rv ...11.5 years. I had a dealer tell me once 'But, that's like the 7th rv people normally buy!'. I told him, Yeah, I decided to save some money and by that one first. Paul (KE5LXU), former fulltimer, now sometimer... '03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40E '05 Honda Odyssey Escapees, FMCA, WIT, SMART http://www.pjrider.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Starcfraft pop up Prowler TT Coachman Catalina TT Champion Class A Pace Arrow class A Minnie Winnie class C Avion 5th wheel Silver Streak Vintage TT Avion silver Vintage TT Cameo 5er Cameo 5er HitchHiker Champagne 5er That's 12 to find the right one. Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud 9 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Well, three so far. TT, had for several years, short Class C (21ft), 2years, 31ft Class C, 2007 to present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolan Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 Just one. Same one ten years and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis M Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 a couple years of renting 17' to 20' TTs for NASCAR races 5 years: 1998 Fleetwood Terry 25' fiver 8 years & counting: 2005 Newmar Mountain Aire 37' fiver. Dennis & NancyTucson, AZ in winter, on the road in summer.1999 Volvo 610 "Bud" 425 HP Volvo, Super 10 spd.2005 Mountain Aire 35 BLKS2013 smart fortwo CityFlame riding on Bud(Replaced '05 smart first loaded in '06 and '11 smart that gave it's life to save me!)Our Travel Blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Just one A 1996 Carriage Conestoga that we are still living in fulltime and traveling the country. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lappir Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 I voted 2 before reading all the posts and could actually go to 3, from what I read. I pulled a trailer behind a motorcycle from Iowa to Idaho and back camping in a tent stored in the trailer for most of the trip, so that may have counted. Move me up to 3. ] Rod White 2000/2010Volvo VNL 770 with 7' Drom box with opposing doors, JOST slider hitch. 600 HP Cummins Signature 18 Speed three pedal auto shift. 1999 Isuzu VehiCross retired to a sticks and bricks garage. Brought out of storage the summer of 2022 2022 Jeep Wrangler Sport S Two door hard top. 2007 Honda GL 1800 2013 Space Craft Mfg S420 Custom built Toyhauler The Gold Volvo is still running and being emptied in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick_Reichert Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Years Owned -------------------- Description ----------------------------------- 2-years: 1969? Appleby "bare bones" tent trailer. Just a box on wheels with fold-out plywood wings and a big tent! 7-years: 1972? Six-Pac slide in truck camper. Built-in ice-box cooler, hand-operted water pump. 5-years: 1976 Dodge chassis 26-foot Class C motorhome. 440 engine 7-years: 2004 Lance 815 slide-in truck camper. Real refrigerator, electric water pump, wet bath. 4-years and counting: 2001 Komfort 22FS fifth wheel travel trailer with sofa slide. Nice! 2001 Komfort 22FS with Sofa Slide and 135 watts of 4-way tilt solar. 2003 Ford F250 5.4L 2WD Don't laugh - it's all paid for! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wa_desert_rat Posted January 11, 2015 Report Share Posted January 11, 2015 Several of these were/are owned simultaneously so the years add up funny. 1 Home built 10-foot slide-in camper. Not built by me. Owned it 10 years with many, many camping trips skiing in the mtns. Sold it with the 1956 International pickup that carried it. 2. Dodge high-top camper van (Class with a 318 engine. Named "Van de Camp". Got 7 mpg no matter what I did. Owned it 7 years... 4 of those in Mexico. Kids rode in the upper berth while traveling; we slept up there when stopped. 3. Winnebago LeSharo diesel owned 3 years. Actually a gr/eat vehicle for a family of 4. Passenger seats separated enough so no "she touched me" issues. But built on a crappy chassis. Innovative bathroom design. We called it the "roach coach-mobile" because we could load up 8 people and still park at the local Mexican burrito place in Oakland, CA. 4. 8' slide-in pickup camper. Owned 5 years. Not enough room for a growing family of four; especially when faced with 3 or 4 rainy days! 5 29' Alpenlite 5th wheel with one slide. Owned 8 years. 6. 8' Alaskan pop up camper. Bought for $50 10 years ago. Still own it but it's falling apart. A veteran of many desert expeditions. Wife hated it. I loved it because with the top down I could just jump in and nap and no one would harass me for illegal parking. 7. 21' Streamline classic travel trailer (5 years and counting). This makes a terrific fly fishing and kayaking adventure vehicle if it's just me even if it's just one day. Great for after lunch naps, showers, personal bathroom, etc. 8. 1993 36' Foretravel DP bought in 2011 and still have it., This list does not include 4 sailboats that I could (and did) sleep in: 1 35' sloop; 1 32' cutter; 1 26' trailerable sloop (Dawson); 1 15' West Wight Potter. Still have the last 2 Also does not include the relative high top canopy on the 1994 Dodge diesel pickup that has a mattress inside but is no place for sleeping unless you're ten. Or a dog. Craig 1993 Foretravel U225 with Pacbrake and 5.9 Cummins with Banks 1999 Jeep Wrangler, 4" lift and 33" tires Raspberry Pi Coach Computer Ham Radio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horizon36 Posted January 27, 2015 Report Share Posted January 27, 2015 '86 Georgie Boy Encounter 33' . Kept it for 10 years. '98 Aljo 26' travel trailer. Kept it for 4 years. '02 Itasca Horizon 36' motorhome. Purchased new in '02 and we are now full timing in it. Full time since August 2010 2002 Itasca Horizon One fur kid - a Shih-Tsu rescue Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doit2010 Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 on my 3rd, bought a new 27' 5er in 2007, sold it in 2010 bought a used 2001 33' class a in 2012, sold it in 2014' bought my new class c Winnie Minnie August of 2015 2021 Winnebago 26t 27'1" LONG, TWO SLIDES, WALK A ROUNF BED August delivery Picked up on the 8th 2012 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid (toad) 2013 F150 EcoBoost Escapee #97975 WIT Club #157495 Evergreen Winnies 1st RV 2010 Wildwood 5er bunk house 2nd RV used 2001 Itasca Suncrusier 3rd RV Winnebago 22R 4th & finial RV 2021 MW 26T Ford 450 Chassis with the new 7.3lT V8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch&Di Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 We're still on our 1st one. Purchased our 1996 Carriage new in 1996 and are still living in it fulltime. We start our 20th year of fulltiming the end of this month. We had added/upgraded things we wanted over the years and had her stripped and did a full body paint job with painted graphics in 2010. Did some color changes inside with upholstery and a different color carpet and countertop so we're good to go for many more years. Hugs, Di SKP #480482015 single Cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisan Transmission, 410 gear. Pace Edwards automatic roll top cover. AMP running boards & tailgate step.1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Suspension, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Leveling System & Plug It Right Stabilizers.www.plugitright.com Plug It Right Stabilizer, TST, Quadra Big Foot Lever Tailgate Easy Lift Distrubitorshttp://www.plugitright.com/5thwheelREDO.html e-mail: plugitright@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted January 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Interesting spread here and surprising to me, it is pretty evenly spread. Here is our track... 1. older, well used popup, Bethany T-P topper for 2 years 2. bought new Starcraft popup, sleeps 8, refrigerator and stove, no a/c, kept 9 years 3. used Mallard, 26' travel trailer, our first self contained. Kept it for 6 years 4. used Allegro, 25' class A. Kept it for 8 years. 5. new Cruise Master, 36', with Ford chassis, no slides class A. Owned 14 years, just under 12 our fulltime home. 6. new 2012 KZ Sportsman, 19' with no slides travel trailer. Still own and travel in this one. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfaa Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 We are on #6 and our last RV .Longest term of ownership was a TT 10 years shortest was a TT one year. This does not include tenting. Owned the over a period of 31 years. Helen and I are long timers ..08 F-350 Ford,LB,CC,6.4L,4X4, Dually,4:10 diff dragging around a 2013 Montana 3402 Big Sky SKP 100137. North Ridgeville, Ohio in the summer, sort of and where ever it is warm in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin & Ros Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 We are on our third camper. The first was a Jayco tent trailer. It was replaced by a 28' Outback trailer. Currently we have a Miramar motorhome. The motorhome makes it easier to set up and a little faster getting on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FULLTIMEWANABE Posted January 10, 2016 Report Share Posted January 10, 2016 Fifth Wheel and F350 from 1999 to 2001 from new, and able to use the truck as dual purpose for hubby's construction business. In 2001 bought brand new gas engine 37ft MH, which still have. Hubby pushing for a new Entegra or Tiffin, so eventually might get to No 3, but so far from starting in 1999 till now only 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 Seven for me. TT, TC, TT, MH 5er, 5er, MH. OOPS! I clicked on the 6 bar. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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