Hey all. I'm new here and new to rving in general. I have found two great campers. The first is a 2005 Keystone Laredo 30 Bh. It appears to be in great shape. The second is a 2011 KZ Durango 305 Bh that look like new and has a very different floor plan. When it's all said and done there would be about a 7500 dollar difference between the 2 campers. I don't really want to part with the money if I don't have to. My question is two fold...is an almost 10 year old camper to old to consider? Is one camper a better product than the other? Will my resale be better in a 10 year old camper because it costs half as much as the 3 year old camper...or will it matter?Help me out guys. I need to advice!

Tough decision you have to make. There are lots of variables that go into your choice. If the older, less expensive unit will work for your needs, it might be the way to go. One thing I'd insist if I was considering this purchase is a very very thorough inspection of both units. They need to be inspected from tip to tail, bottom to top. Appliances need to be operated to verify they are working correctly. The bones of the rig (frame, axles, roof, etc.) need to be looked at by somebody who really knows what they are doing.Once you know the condition of the rigs, it might make your decision easier to make.

Hi, We are new to 5th wheels as well, so may not be much help. We bought a "like new" 2003 29' RK last year. I think how well it's made, been cared for and has been stored is more important that the age of it. As for resale, we didn't buy ours for it's resale value. We bought it because it "fit us". We will be going full time this summer and we know that will be a fun, exciting, learning time....but we look forward to it. Good luck with your decision! :)

mbuck wrote:Hey all. I'm new here and new to rving in general. I have found two great campers. The first is a 2005 Keystone Laredo 30 Bh. It appears to be in great shape. The second is a 2011 KZ Durango 305 Bh that look like new and has a very different floor plan. When it's all said and done there would be about a 7500 dollar difference between the 2 campers. I don't really want to part with the money if I don't have to. My question is two fold...is an almost 10 year old camper to old to consider? Is one camper a better product than the other? Will my resale be better in a 10 year old camper because it costs half as much as the 3 year old camper...or will it matter?Help me out guys. I need to advice!All things being equal between the 2 (no serious issues), the KZ is 6 years newer and is, well, a KZ. After reading this forum for a few years, I'd have to give the overall quality nod to KZ over Keystone, so factor that in, as well. I bet if you research resale, you'll find KZ will hold its value better than a similar Laredo.Lyle

laknox wrote: All things being equal between the 2 (no serious issues), the KZ is 6 years newer and is, well, a KZ. After reading this forum for a few years, I'd have to give the overall quality nod to KZ over Keystone, so factor that in, as well. I bet if you research resale, you'll find KZ will hold its value better than a similar Laredo.Lyleand the rubber roof on the Keystone is getting up in years.bumpy

Rv values are what they are, but smartest move I made was to buy the last one used. All the others were new. Took it in the shorts on those.

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laknox
Nomad
Feb 26, 2014
mbuck wrote:
Hey all. I'm new here and new to rving in general. I have found two great campers. The first is a 2005 Keystone Laredo 30 Bh. It appears to be in great shape. The second is a 2011 KZ Durango 305 Bh that look like new and has a very different floor plan. When it's all said and done there would be about a 7500 dollar difference between the 2 campers. I don't really want to part with the money if I don't have to. My question is two fold...is an almost 10 year old camper to old to consider? Is one camper a better product than the other?

Will my resale be better in a 10 year old camper because it costs half as much as the 3 year old camper...or will it matter?

Help me out guys. I need to advice!

All things being equal between the 2 (no serious issues), the KZ is 6 years newer and is, well, a KZ. After reading this forum for a few years, I'd have to give the overall quality nod to KZ over Keystone, so factor that in, as well. I bet if you research resale, you'll find KZ will hold its value better than a similar Laredo.

Lyle
GramaofAAAA
Explorer
Feb 26, 2014
Hi, We are new to 5th wheels as well, so may not be much help. We bought a "like new" 2003 29' RK last year. I think how well it's made, been cared for and has been stored is more important that the age of it. As for resale, we didn't buy ours for it's resale value. We bought it because it "fit us". We will be going full time this summer and we know that will be a fun, exciting, learning time....but we look forward to it. Good luck with your decision! :)
TucsonJim
Explorer II
Feb 26, 2014
Tough decision you have to make. There are lots of variables that go into your choice. If the older, less expensive unit will work for your needs, it might be the way to go.

One thing I'd insist if I was considering this purchase is a very very thorough inspection of both units. They need to be inspected from tip to tail, bottom to top. Appliances need to be operated to verify they are working correctly. The bones of the rig (frame, axles, roof, etc.) need to be looked at by somebody who really knows what they are doing.

Once you know the condition of the rigs, it might make your decision easier to make.

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