I’ll probably cross post this. Was curious to hear from RVers about bringing expensive bikes along. We have a TT now which we’ve used with kids growing up and it’s been great, but looking for our second RV now. Requirements: I want to carry bikes inside somehow - road and mountain. Done with worrying about rain or theft with bikes outside. I know theft is rare, but we’d like to bring along maybe 2-4 bikes that are expensive and we don’t want to have to worry about it. Also, since they are nicer carbon, bikes, the storage needs to be safe - can’t just pile them. Seems that mountain or road bikes will not fit in class C or A storage bays? Or do they fit with both wheels off ? I’ve seem online a small number of RVs that have larger gear garages under twin beds in the back (excluding toy haulers). Second requirement is some comfort for my wife and I. She’s not interested in a small van, but we don’t want an enormous class A. This RV would be for us to do short-medium length trips with. 2weeks - 2months, maybe.

I guess a toy hauler would be best, but seems to be overkill for a few pedal-powered bikes. I saw the new Grand Deisgn lineage 29AN seems to have a large garage that would fit a few bikes easily, and that is attractive, but it’s a super C. We really don’t need 15K towing and the capability which you’re paying for. And that seems to be the only option? Curious what others have done for interior bike storage. Thanks

Hi,

I will be doing the signing soon enough and need some advice on how to purchase. The unit I want is a new 2026 Jayco North Point 377RLBH with washer and dryer included. The dealership offered me a total OTD price at $95,000. We then had a 3rd party inspection the main roof and slides were damaged from significant bubbling aka roof wasn’t glued down right.

I fought with them and Jayco for over a month to get it fixed. Was supposed to move out in September (we will be full timers) and havent yet so this has messed up my work schedule and family events. Still waiting on them to fix the main roof to order a reinspection then will do the signing.

What is the best price or add on package you think I can get? I want to play hard ball because both of them made me do their jobs (dealership and manufacturer). My inspector said to get a better warranty deal but ngl they have sucked so bad with these repairs I wont use the warranty unless absolutely necessary and will not be getting extended warranty like I had originally planned. It will be cheaper long term to just replace and repair ourselves as my partner is going to go to rv repair school soon. So I want extended warranty for parts but it’s not as good as a discount.

We will be paying $10k down and have excellent credit. The dealer said the best loan offered is Bank of America for 8.75% interest. Who has better loans? I been looking into a credit union, currently reside in Texas. I would be willing to use the dealerships loan offer if they lower the price. I read they make more money off of inflating the loan percentage (2-4% inflation from dealership) than the rvs themselves. As the dealership suggested we refinance the loan in 6 months after purchase anyway. Is that a bad deal to refinance so soon?

I have a 2005 30' motorhome, I am looking to convert the motorhome part to LiFePO4 Lithium. We were on the road for 3 months with a 100AH 12v older lead acid battery that came from changing out batteries from my home system. Didn't have much trouble, but it was an older battery. So as we were driving it was always charging. We were boondocking for a day or two at a time. For high amperage usage we fire up the generator. All that being said:

We are going with Lithium, we are looking for your input. What do I need to convert the motorhome to Lithium? Lithium battery size ???, alternator charger, charger for if we are plugged in to 30amp 120v. Also looking to add a 208 watt solar panel on the roof, I have 1 brand new extra panel from my system.

I would like to go with your advice, so could you please help me with this?