How to choose your RV

Research and research some more.  The only idea I had in my mind was to get the biggest and best quality Class A I could afford.  I know it had to have the wife's three required elements - electricity, water (hot and cold) and potty - to include a shower.  I gave up sleeping on the ground years ago and so my thoughts were in the same line, but I also added a diesel engine and TV.  At the time of purchase we had 2 dogs, 2 guinea pigs and a fish.  All which we would haul along with us.  So, bigger the better in my mind.  I started looking a Prevost - Liberty Coach, Marathon, etc. and realized I needed a high paying gooberment job to afford one of those.  Next, my attention was on Blue Bird Wanderlodge.  We took a look at private party 1985 FC 35.  It was really nice for its age and had a fairly new engine. I ruled the Wanderlodge out for 2 main reasons: 1. It appeared difficult to work on.  How do you replace belts without a swing-out radiator?  2. The owner's wife said it averaged 5-6 MPG.  So, out with the Blue Bird.  Now I focused on a Foretravel and Vogue.  I still like Foretravel's, but they command a premium price as compared to a similarly equipped Vogue.  Quality of craftsmanship is comparable.  So, Vogue was the focus of my main search.  Now I had to face the ugly subject of price.  I finally ended up in the 1985 to 1990 range for an affordable 35-40 foot Vogue.  In a "nut shell", my philosophy was to buy the best quality fitting my criteria and price regardless of age.  There you have it.  Road Trip to Nirvana on the next blog.