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MookieKat
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Sep 01, 2013

New or used 5th wheel?

We were looking to buy a TT around $20,000 at most. Since we are now considering 5th wheels, I have seen that the prices are higher.

Would it be alright to buy used? Or is new better due to warranty, newer technology, lack of mold and mildew, etc?
  • Bought a new 2012 model in April 2013.
    Discounted from $49998.00 > $31669.00 (no haggling.)

    Happy with the price and the fiver and the manufacturer (Heartland RVs)
    We have always bought new.
  • Our Montana is the first used one we've bought. No regrets. We did our homework, knew what we were getting, and we were comfortable with the price. That said, we limited our choices to something less than 5 years old. The technology changes so fast now, and I didn't feel comfortable buying something older than that. On the upside, most new RV's have little issues that need to be addressed. This is due to the fact that, in most cases, the end user is the quality control. If you're handy, lots of times it's easier to fix it yourself than to haul the rig back to the dealer. If you buy something slightly used, most of those little headaches are gone already. The best advice if you're buying used is educate yourself. Shop around. Know the market and what you're looking for. There are a lot of nice used ones out there. One other advantage to buying used is someone else took the depreciation hit. Happy hunting!
  • Bought one used for our first 40 yrs ago. It did a good job. All the rest have been new.
  • Bumpyroad wrote:
    I've always bought new. then I know I am not buying somebodies reject. lots of posts here about people who have a lemon and try to sell it.
    bumpy


    Uh-oh! :R
  • This is a personal decision based on your comfort level, trust in getting what you think you are, your finding the layout you like, your budget and many more factors that only you will know.

    You have to be comfortable with the dealer you choose, he/she can be as untrustworthy as the private seller.

    You will know what is right for you. Do your homework.
  • I've always bought new. then I know I am not buying somebodies reject. lots of posts here about people who have a lemon and try to sell it.
    bumpy