SidecarFlip wrote:
IdaD wrote:
RVs depreciate like crazy. I'm not sure I'd ever buy a new unit unless I was retired and looking to spend a ton of time in one. As a camper/vacation rig I just don't think I'd want to take that financial hit.
Only thing that I know of that has a steeper depreciation curve is a snow mobile.
I'd by buying used but with a very careful inspection. Adverse to sleeping in someone's bed, buy a new mattress.
Snowmobiles are awful with depreciation. I'm not sure the answer is true with RVs if you buy a new one the right way. My first 2 toy haulers I sold with only about $4k and $2k less than I had into it total after everything like trailer covers and hitch.
My new fifth wheel had an MSRP of $70k, I paid under $50k out the door including hitch, turnover ball and air bags installed. If you pay close to MSRP, there is a huge depreciation hit, but if you are willing to drive a few miles to buy one and do you homework on what dealers truly sell them for. Of course there is a depreciation hit but can be minimal.
