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chemoman
Explorer
Nov 30, 2015

To Trade or not to Trade?

For the full timers, How long do you keep your rig before deciding it is time to trade it in for a new one?

I was told by several full timers, while on the road, that they do it every three years to get the best trade in value and to avoid a lot of problems. We will be in ours for three years in March of 2016 and as of today (11/30/2015), we have put 13,000 miles on our 43ft fifth wheel rig.

Should we trade or keep? What are your thoughts?

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    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Nov 30, 2015
    A decent quality RV should be good for 10 years with minimal repairs. Of course if you start with a cheap piece of junk that can be a lot shorter.
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    2gypsies1
    Explorer III
    Nov 30, 2015
    You really don't get anything on a trade.

    We full-timed in a 33' 5th wheel for 8 years and sold it ourselves while wintering in one place.

    We full-timed in a 40' motorhome for 8 years and took it to PPL consignment in Houston. We set our own price and sold it in one month.

    Full-timers in our circle of friends don't keep getting new.

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