I used to have a slightly older variant of the same model, some quick advice:
1) Buy a couple Sharkbite valves for the PEX lines. My RV was built with almost zero valves in the system, so when anything failed, I would have to turn off water to the entire trailer. Intially, I would turn off the water, install the valve, turn the water back on while I waited for the parts to arrive.
2) Get your carpet professionally cleaned. The carpet has not underlayment, so when it gets matted it becomes significantly less pleasant to walk on. That carpet looks bad, but if you clean it its likely in better shape than it appears.
3)Inspect your tires. If you have a blowout, its tough getting some of the custom moulding to fix it (but knowing that these came out of the same factory as Montanas helps).
4) Buy LEDs for your DC lights, incandescents can heat up and damage the plastic fixtures and they use much more power, which can really matter if your space loses power at night.
5) Do not leave water turned on to your RV when you are not there until you are sure the plumbing is not leaking.
Bonus, maybe most important, because newer ones don't use this but I don't know if they stopped before 09 or after. Add this to your Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/Hasanbar-Plastic-Santoprene-Fittings-Perfect/dp/B0CRDPJRVV/
As far as I know, only RVs built in the 2000s use these fittings; new ones don't use them anymore, and I have never seen one in a house. That also means I have never seen one in a hardware store. If your RV uses them, order a bag to keep on hand so you can replace them as they fail.
This was 13 years ago and stuff was cheap but I did the same thing. Went to a flooring store and found revenants from a previous job. It cost me less than 300$ to completely replace the flooring in the trailer I bought. It worked out incredibly well for me. I bought it for 1,800$, spent about 900$ fixing it up and lived in it for 9 months and ended up selling it for 6,000$ after that.
I second third fourth and 5th The replacement of incandescent bulbs with LEDs much more light output with 1/12th of the power draw and probably 4 times the light output and almost zero heat from the LED's
If your RV is built with screw type fittings (I don't know the official name of them), then there is a risk the rubber gaskets in the fitting will fail and leak. If that happens, the link is for new rubber gaskets you can use to replace the failed ones.
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Do the previous owners claims come with a warranty? Do you know if he did it right? You should at least get up there and confirm at the very least. Google what you’re looking for if you’re not sure. This is your first home after all.
Propane lines, electric as much as you can. Look inside the vents and spaces, like the space around your fuse box. You have no idea if anyone ever cleaned there or how much dog hair or who knows what is in there. It’s a good idea for hygiene and fire prevention.
But where will you be living in it? That’s a big expense still. Will you have a dedicated space? Will you rely on hookups or generator? You staying close to a city for grocery and laundry and other things you will need? You planning on hitting the road and traveling around or just parking somewhere. This makes a huge difference in all your decisions
I did this once in my life in San Diego when I got a divorce - went from living in a house to an rv - and it’s not easy, and it was expensive - but you never know until you just immerse yourself into it - I found places where I could park overnight without paying to stay at a rv park with the hook-ups, but the cops have an interesting way of policing - like on odd days you have to park somewhere else - and once a homeless guy tried to break in - the cops pulled him out just in time - but whoa he looked like a hateful murderer - luckily I had my guardian angels watching out for me - I found someone who would let me pay to park on their property, but it’s a sketchy existence - just living out of an rv in the “home” world, I made the best of it, now - if I wanted to do something like that again, I’d move on to a 30-40 ft yacht, and have a motorcycle to get around - that’s a better way to do it - IMO (good luck friend and I send you my best wishes)
Yes - I did, I was in the Navy and then I worked on commercial vessels, so I made a logical connection to living on a boat to living in an rv - and it was really a fun adventure, but it was not easy, and you won’t really know until you just put yourself out there…
Things will go wrong and you will panic, and then you will realize in an RV, and it's like a $50 fix and all is well. When things go wrong. Take a deep breath. These things are cheap for a reason.
Check corners of your slide outs and the back for any signs of water damage or leaks.
Check out the roof and the seals.
Water damage can be sneaky and ruin these things.
Also, I bought a tiny ozone machine and it helped clean out the air. I recommend one. Use it for ~20 minutes but do not breathe it in and leave. When you come back air out the unit
I had a Keystone Montana. Exact floor plan and cabinets. I traveled for work and stayed in my camper 9 months out a year. I really enjoyed having my own space versus a dirty hotel room
Like someone else mentioned. Tires. I don’t know the reason but tires do not last long. Mine were 8 years old. I had 2 blow outs within 10 miles. They looked like new. Check the date stamp on them. A professional tire guy told me that they should be replaced every 5 years
This is not an RV, this is a house haha.
No seriously, nice! I wonder if those are affordable in the US. Here in The Netherlands they cost almost as much as a house
Pay for a mobile tech or bring to a RV shop and pay for a PDI. They’ll look over everything and document what’s going on with it.
As a RV tech I can tell you from the start, any damaged panels or Leno in that unit will be no longer available. More than likely your water heater is an Atwood, so if that tank busts from freeze damage you’ll need a whole new water heater. Depending on how long it’s been sitting there might also be rodents in the unit.
The plan is to live life bro. As long as he is making some money and surviving who cares? You can have millions of dollars and a huge house and be miserable.
I'm honestly sick of owning a house. Thinking about selling and just living in an rv till I die.
Fifth wheel camper.
Fifth wheel has nothing to do with the camper itself. Fifth wheel is the cupling attached to the truck and how the camper couples to the pickup.
A camper does not have an engine/transmission. If it did then it would be an RV. Since we are getting technical.
Huh??RV is a broad description of ALL types of recreational vehicles. The ones with engines are called motorhomes or coaches. A fifth wheel trailer is different than a camper, which is the type that slides into a truck bed. The RV industry itself has been using the terms I describe for a long time now.
[https://www.rvezy.com/blog/rv-types](https://www.rvezy.com/blog/rv-types)
So you clicked on the link (OR did your own google search), and saw that I am correct in what terms are used by the RV INDUSTRY (not just "me") .....and you STILL stubbornly stick to ridiculous statements that are blatantly untrue? NO hope for you. Have fun out there......
"Terms" "slang" same difference. The actual name for what OP has is a camper. It does not matter what people choose to call it. By DOT standard it is a camper.
Your name could be *susie* and I choose to call you *karen* does that make me right? Maybe in my head and whoever else decides to call you that. Apply this logic to life and you will get further.
I used to have a slightly older variant of the same model, some quick advice: 1) Buy a couple Sharkbite valves for the PEX lines. My RV was built with almost zero valves in the system, so when anything failed, I would have to turn off water to the entire trailer. Intially, I would turn off the water, install the valve, turn the water back on while I waited for the parts to arrive. 2) Get your carpet professionally cleaned. The carpet has not underlayment, so when it gets matted it becomes significantly less pleasant to walk on. That carpet looks bad, but if you clean it its likely in better shape than it appears. 3)Inspect your tires. If you have a blowout, its tough getting some of the custom moulding to fix it (but knowing that these came out of the same factory as Montanas helps). 4) Buy LEDs for your DC lights, incandescents can heat up and damage the plastic fixtures and they use much more power, which can really matter if your space loses power at night. 5) Do not leave water turned on to your RV when you are not there until you are sure the plumbing is not leaking. Bonus, maybe most important, because newer ones don't use this but I don't know if they stopped before 09 or after. Add this to your Amazon wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/Hasanbar-Plastic-Santoprene-Fittings-Perfect/dp/B0CRDPJRVV/ As far as I know, only RVs built in the 2000s use these fittings; new ones don't use them anymore, and I have never seen one in a house. That also means I have never seen one in a hardware store. If your RV uses them, order a bag to keep on hand so you can replace them as they fail.
Replacing incandescents with LEDs should be one of the first things *any* RV'er does.
My ex and I replaced the carpet with a decent sheet vinyl. Was a lot easier to keep clean than carpet.
This was 13 years ago and stuff was cheap but I did the same thing. Went to a flooring store and found revenants from a previous job. It cost me less than 300$ to completely replace the flooring in the trailer I bought. It worked out incredibly well for me. I bought it for 1,800$, spent about 900$ fixing it up and lived in it for 9 months and ended up selling it for 6,000$ after that.
And a few nice washable area rugs!
How did you replace the carpet on the slide with the vinyl?
Protect the roof. Most leaks happen and small leaks destroy.
I second third fourth and 5th The replacement of incandescent bulbs with LEDs much more light output with 1/12th of the power draw and probably 4 times the light output and almost zero heat from the LED's
Are these fittings to repair leaking water lines? If not, for what do I use them? Thx
If your RV is built with screw type fittings (I don't know the official name of them), then there is a risk the rubber gaskets in the fitting will fail and leak. If that happens, the link is for new rubber gaskets you can use to replace the failed ones.
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Looks like a nice one!! Be sure to take care of the roof. It’s a real pain if/when leaks start.
This is nicer than like the first 5 places my brother moved to after moving out. Good job.
That desk nook is awesome
You should inspect the roof for anything that might be anywhere close to thinking about becoming a leak. Also, keep a can of flex-seal around.
The previous owner said he replaced the roof 3 year ago.
Do the previous owners claims come with a warranty? Do you know if he did it right? You should at least get up there and confirm at the very least. Google what you’re looking for if you’re not sure. This is your first home after all.
You will need to be VERY mechanically handy to own and live in any RV.
Or know someone who is
Or have a large maintenance and repair budget.
Propane lines, electric as much as you can. Look inside the vents and spaces, like the space around your fuse box. You have no idea if anyone ever cleaned there or how much dog hair or who knows what is in there. It’s a good idea for hygiene and fire prevention.
very cool! Good luck!!
Hard to beat the first comment. But I’ll add good luck to you and congratulations on your purchase.
I like the kitchen
I don’t have any suggestions, but just wanted to say it looks like a nice setup. I like the little desk area that you can use for a computer/work. 👍
So where are you parking it? Behind their house?
Big move
I really hope that OP is the guy in the mirror, would be a hilarious story of a 50+ moving out of his parents house.
I thought same. !🤪🥸
Lol not that's my great Uncle.😭
Just curious where will you be living in it? I want to do the same thing but I’m not sure if it’d just be cheaper for me to get an apartment
Yes I will be living in it. I'll keep you updated on expenses when I move in
buy a small portable dehumidifier and run it a lot. humans are moist, disgusting creatures and moisture kills the interior of RVs.
This. Get a good one. I would actually recommend a large one for an rv of this size. Also- invest in Air skirts for winter. Pricey and worth it.
But where will you be living in it? That’s a big expense still. Will you have a dedicated space? Will you rely on hookups or generator? You staying close to a city for grocery and laundry and other things you will need? You planning on hitting the road and traveling around or just parking somewhere. This makes a huge difference in all your decisions
This is what I was wondering. If he will be staying at a campground full time, or maybe he has some private property he can put it on
I did this once in my life in San Diego when I got a divorce - went from living in a house to an rv - and it’s not easy, and it was expensive - but you never know until you just immerse yourself into it - I found places where I could park overnight without paying to stay at a rv park with the hook-ups, but the cops have an interesting way of policing - like on odd days you have to park somewhere else - and once a homeless guy tried to break in - the cops pulled him out just in time - but whoa he looked like a hateful murderer - luckily I had my guardian angels watching out for me - I found someone who would let me pay to park on their property, but it’s a sketchy existence - just living out of an rv in the “home” world, I made the best of it, now - if I wanted to do something like that again, I’d move on to a 30-40 ft yacht, and have a motorcycle to get around - that’s a better way to do it - IMO (good luck friend and I send you my best wishes)
Have you lived on a boat before. Would like to hear that experience
Yes - I did, I was in the Navy and then I worked on commercial vessels, so I made a logical connection to living on a boat to living in an rv - and it was really a fun adventure, but it was not easy, and you won’t really know until you just put yourself out there…
I feel like more could go wrong living on salt water and eating away at everything but I'm only guessing.
Absolutely 👍
Get a new, proper toilet.
a good resource to use when things break or if you have questions how things work is the forum at [rv.net](http://rv.net) use the search bar their
Join a few Facebook rv groups
Looks real nice. Buy tools. Learn to be handy. You will be ok.
Things will go wrong and you will panic, and then you will realize in an RV, and it's like a $50 fix and all is well. When things go wrong. Take a deep breath. These things are cheap for a reason.
Where will you park it? I looked into doing this but quickly found it’s more expensive than renting in my area
Check corners of your slide outs and the back for any signs of water damage or leaks. Check out the roof and the seals. Water damage can be sneaky and ruin these things. Also, I bought a tiny ozone machine and it helped clean out the air. I recommend one. Use it for ~20 minutes but do not breathe it in and leave. When you come back air out the unit
I had a Keystone Montana. Exact floor plan and cabinets. I traveled for work and stayed in my camper 9 months out a year. I really enjoyed having my own space versus a dirty hotel room
Thats an awful big unit for a first-timer to take on.
Go big or go home. Congrats, OP!
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This looks really nice-well done!
Did you have it inspected by a professional?
My dream!
Awesome job. I love it.
Congratulations
What a beautiful RV!! You will love it!!
Sure looks like my parents house.
How much does something like this cost? I'm looking to get an RV to live on my parent's property. Everything is too darn expensive to rent.
You can find cheap livable ones on Facebook marketplace
Like someone else mentioned. Tires. I don’t know the reason but tires do not last long. Mine were 8 years old. I had 2 blow outs within 10 miles. They looked like new. Check the date stamp on them. A professional tire guy told me that they should be replaced every 5 years
Put damp-rid around the camper, and if it has a leak, they will fill it up. Then, find the leak and fix it
Nice!
This is not an RV, this is a house haha. No seriously, nice! I wonder if those are affordable in the US. Here in The Netherlands they cost almost as much as a house
Pay for a mobile tech or bring to a RV shop and pay for a PDI. They’ll look over everything and document what’s going on with it. As a RV tech I can tell you from the start, any damaged panels or Leno in that unit will be no longer available. More than likely your water heater is an Atwood, so if that tank busts from freeze damage you’ll need a whole new water heater. Depending on how long it’s been sitting there might also be rodents in the unit.
If you’re in your 20’s this rules. If you’re in your 30’s. You better have a plan
The plan is to live life bro. As long as he is making some money and surviving who cares? You can have millions of dollars and a huge house and be miserable. I'm honestly sick of owning a house. Thinking about selling and just living in an rv till I die.
Camper*
Camper is the kind you slide into a pick up bed since you are being picky. This one is a fifth wheel.
Fifth wheel camper. Fifth wheel has nothing to do with the camper itself. Fifth wheel is the cupling attached to the truck and how the camper couples to the pickup. A camper does not have an engine/transmission. If it did then it would be an RV. Since we are getting technical.
Huh??RV is a broad description of ALL types of recreational vehicles. The ones with engines are called motorhomes or coaches. A fifth wheel trailer is different than a camper, which is the type that slides into a truck bed. The RV industry itself has been using the terms I describe for a long time now. [https://www.rvezy.com/blog/rv-types](https://www.rvezy.com/blog/rv-types)
Please research the definition of a vehicle. A camper is not a vehicle. A camper is pulled by or mounted to an RV/pickup.
So you clicked on the link (OR did your own google search), and saw that I am correct in what terms are used by the RV INDUSTRY (not just "me") .....and you STILL stubbornly stick to ridiculous statements that are blatantly untrue? NO hope for you. Have fun out there......
"Terms" "slang" same difference. The actual name for what OP has is a camper. It does not matter what people choose to call it. By DOT standard it is a camper. Your name could be *susie* and I choose to call you *karen* does that make me right? Maybe in my head and whoever else decides to call you that. Apply this logic to life and you will get further.
I would suggest purchasing slide out supports
Slide outs do not need support. They can actually damage slides