I myself would never buy anything new. Cars,trucks,campers etc. Do your research and inspect and check it out closely. We bought a 97 Excel 28/5" for 6500 last year. We are spending 10 months a year in it with two big dogs and are really happy with it. Only repairs were the gears in the fomaront jacks less than $300. We have friends with new Jayco that have spent Way more than that. Excel makes everything in house in a little town in Ks. Including the frame, furniture, oak facing on appliances and cupboards. We have more storage than the big rig next door. We are also winter ready with enclosed belly. Also did the research on trucks and found a 06 Duromax for 14000. Get's 13 towing and 20 at 65.