Totally new limited knowledge looking to buy an Transit Ekko

[GoonieLife]

Hello I'm a 50yr old single male looking to buy my first RV and wander the US. Looked at building, buying a class B, now looking at Class C Ford Ekko. Curious if you have a recommendation of a good company to purchase from? I've read Terrible things about CampingWorld, General, and Blue. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated ;-)

 

[Boat Bum]

Perhaps a private sale, that's how I bought mine.

 

[GoonieLife]

Perhaps a private sale, that's how I bought mine.

Perhaps a private sale, that's how I bought mine.

Thank you! Any luck with a particular site? I've been looking at RVTrader and FB Marketplace

 

[Boat Bum]

I'm pretty sure it was RVTrader, I travelled from Boston to North Carolina twice during the purchase process.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Buying from a dealer or buying used. Either way it would be wise to have your intended unit inspected by a pro. Better to be safe and knowledgeable than sorry,

 

[GoonieLife]

Thanks Rollin. I have a construction background, have rebuilt cars, and a black belt redneck...but really would like to have a 3rd party inspect the vehicle. Any recommendations on a third party inspection company?

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thanks Rollin. I have a construction background, have rebuilt cars, and a black belt redneck...but really would like to have a 3rd party inspect the vehicle. Any recommendations on a third party inspection company?

I don't know your location. You need to complete your registration. We are from Canada..........

 

[GoonieLife]

Thanks I live in Washington State. I guess I need to complete my profile

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thanks I live in Washington State. I guess I need to complete my profile

I just did a quick google search for RV Inspections in Seattle. There are a few to choose from. Love the area you live in by the way. We used to live in Vancouver, Canada so visited quite often. Sort of sad to see the old KOA close down. We first stayed there about 50 years ago! It hadn't aged well though.

 

[GoonieLife]

Thanks Rollin. Let me know if you ever wander down. I'm only here for a couple months selling my rental properties and then going to wander around to the National Parks! I can't believe I skipped the most obvious check/search RV Inspections!! Thanks for your help.

 

[Boat Bum]

It also wouldn't hurt if they are NRVIA certified.

 

[Rollin Ollen]

Thanks Rollin. Let me know if you ever wander down. I'm only here for a couple months selling my rental properties and then going to wander around to the National Parks! I can't believe I skipped the most obvious check/search RV Inspections!! Thanks for your help.

Thanks for the offer to visit. We no longer live in the Vancouver area.....actually we don't live in any area permanently. We have been nomads for the last eight years and, at this point, have no intention of finding a permanent location.

Enjoy the National Parks. I doubt you will regret traveling!

 

[Wemustrv]

Hello I'm a 50yr old single male looking to buy my first RV and wander the US. Looked at building, buying a class B, now looking at Class C Ford Ekko. Curious if you have a recommendation of a good company to purchase from? I've read Terrible things about CampingWorld, General, and Blue. Any recommendations are greatly appreciated ;-)

I found mine dong personal search not looking at dealers. First I made a spreadsheet of what must haves and nice to have and then the hunt was on. I did end up buying from a very small dealer in Florida which I found during my search after much communications and sharing of photos and records. We have never looked back and that was 10 years ago. We purchased a 2007 Coachman Encore 40TS well below book with 47K miles on it. Good luck with your search.

 

[breal14]

Welcome to the site!

The Ekko is nice, but also super expensive IMO. If you have the cash - cool. it's a nice unit. If i were a single guy, i probably would do a truck camper slide in or one of those popup units like a Tune M1 on an f350. With the fam, class C it is for me.

But there's a bunch of other options that are far cheaper that will net you a similar experience.

Are you planning to go off road?
boondock?
camp grounds?
etc?