AN AGE OLD QUESTION. NEW VS USED
Hello again, What I want is a reliable, smallish, easy to drive RV. Probably a smaller class C motor home. I don't want slide outs, just enough room for one person...and maybe a small dog : ) Nothing...
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You don't need a slide for just one person + a small dog. A slide adds walking space, but you won't have anyone to walk around.
My advice is to buy used, but less than 10 years old and something with 3000-5000 miles per year of age. That will let you avoid the many mechanical problems that can arise from lack of use. Set your budget and start researching what's available. Leave room in your total budget for things you will likely need to replace or upgrade---tires, batteries, converter/charger, possibly solar.
Do your reading and start looking on your own. If you find something you really like, do as thorough of an inspection job as you can by yourself. If there are no red flags on your first inspection, then pay a RV inspector and/or mechanic to look at both the vehicle mechanicals and the RV components. Pay special attention to any signs of water intrusion into the RV, or de-lamination on the sides. Those are deal-breakers.
Make sure the water and electrical systems are FULLY up and running when you inspect. Have all the appliances, heating, & cooling turned on and check their function. You might find something that needs replacing, but if it still fits in your budget that's OK.
My advice is to buy used, but less than 10 years old and something with 3000-5000 miles per year of age. That will let you avoid the many mechanical problems that can arise from lack of use. Set your budget and start researching what's available. Leave room in your total budget for things you will likely need to replace or upgrade---tires, batteries, converter/charger, possibly solar.
Do your reading and start looking on your own. If you find something you really like, do as thorough of an inspection job as you can by yourself. If there are no red flags on your first inspection, then pay a RV inspector and/or mechanic to look at both the vehicle mechanicals and the RV components. Pay special attention to any signs of water intrusion into the RV, or de-lamination on the sides. Those are deal-breakers.
Make sure the water and electrical systems are FULLY up and running when you inspect. Have all the appliances, heating, & cooling turned on and check their function. You might find something that needs replacing, but if it still fits in your budget that's OK.
