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[kyle4501]

Good to meet you,
& welcome to the madness.     

If you haven't been to a bus rally, you REALLY NEED to make it a priority.

Have you done much camping? Camping in a bus is a bit different than full timing. Those differences usually come down to personal experiences & taste.

If you haven't camped, you might consider renting a motor home a few times for vacation to see what features you don't need & the ones life ain't worth livin' without.    Look at the rent as tuition for an education. 

It'd be a shame to buy something that looks so good yet functions poorly when it comes to filling your needs. It is so easy to get distracted by the paint & polish. . . .

[Dreamscape]

Peabody,

Fist of all welcome to our crazy world!

The other replies are very good and worth reading again. These guys know what they're talking about.

The only coach I have owned is our 68 Eagle 01, so I won't try to compare with other brands.

What ever you do, make sure your purchase decision is based on the long term, and have money set aside for any future repairs needed.

Enjoy and have lots of fun with your new purchase, and don't be afraid to keep asking questions.

We all like to share opinions and experiences!

Happy Trails and Be Safe,

Paul

[Peabody]

I have camped a lot mostly in tents and once out of the back of my Suv.Being a long haul driver I know what I need and what I don't.When you have lived in that small of space for up to two months any thing larger than that is heaven.I was able to cook a  full course Turkey dinner in it, of course the turkey was just the breast part, but I had all the trimmings to go with the dinner.Did it in a micro wave and an electric skillet,lol. So a  stove an oven are important,lol,Storage is nice but don't need to much I'd just fill it any way with non essentials.Never lived in a large home and the little one we had has been sold.Hubby says he'll be happy in anything larger than the Freightliner,so that's a plus.Have at least four years to decorate it the way we want it,don't want to do any thing major but who knows whats around the corner,that could change too.I'm a home body but miss being over  the road so why not have both.Take the home with you.  Peabody

[kyle4501]

Sounds like you're already ahead of most when it comes down to realizing the difference between need & want. 

Whatever you decide on, sounds like you will know how to make it work well for y'all.   

Yep, being on the road can be addictive . . . . . .


The FC bluebird may lend itself to towing a heavy trailer a little easier than a pusher bus. . . tho, it has been done with a pusher with both good & bad results. . . .

Have fun looking for your "home on wheels" & don't miss a chance to meet fellow busnuts along the way. 
If you find one long distance, someone here may be able to check it & help you decide if it is worth a trip. . . .