Buying a new Diesel Pusher
While I have not used it yet - one of the other forum members turned me on to this site -
www.rv.org
I am planning on joining just to obtain the books and review information on there. We already chose our first rig and will try this out for a couple years before moving to a new unit (if at all).
We decided to purchase a top of line used larger unit and give it the TLC it needs to bring it up to our needs. Then after 2 or 3 years possibly trade for a new(er) unit but only after we totally decide what we want or need to do this full time.
Quality was one thing we looked at closely and knowing the manufacturing process involved in rv's - knowing first hand the methods used in winnebago's - and knowing of similar units like lower end fleetwood and etc - we decided to go with the high end coach.
Here is what we ended up purchasing and you might keep in mind - new or used - the coach you buy is a rolling home on wheels and you must decide to dedicate some of your time and efforts toward maintaining it. Otherwise - they do have a habit of shaking and moving around enough that a small problem could become a huge one over time.
I now have a hobby.
Good luck - god bless.