$$$ to maintain and repair?
We have a 2003 30 ft. Winnebago Class C with 35000 miles. We like it and it currently serves our needs. Right now it's in a shop getting a whole list of things done to fix or prevent more problems. Th...
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For cars, and likely RVs too, it's almost always better financial sense to repair than to replace with new. Of course, there are a lot of intangibles that come with buying a nice new RV: peace of mind, and all the modern technology and innovations.
We bought our 1990 Winnebago Warrior Class C about 10 years ago. It was 20 years old when we bought it. We paid $7500 for it. Needed new tires ($1000), fix cab AC and convert to modern refrigerant ($800), generator repairs ($500). On top of this the roof leaks, unit had mold and disintegrated foam from the headliner. It probably was not a wise purchase and we probably over-paid.
But, it was all we could afford. It probably costs me $500 a year in repairs, but usually it's every few years that something major requires fixing. I try to do most of my own work but it is hard because we live in a subdivision and the RV can't be in the driveway more than a 24 hours. Last year I put a new radiator in it myself - probably $300. Had to fix the generator again, probably $400. And new tires since the ones we put on 10 years ago aged out - another $1000. The year before that I had to put new ignition modules in both the refrigerator and the water heater ($200).
But, I use the RV about every month.
We'll never be able to afford another one, so I just keep patching this one up. I tell everyone it runs on dollars. :)
We bought our 1990 Winnebago Warrior Class C about 10 years ago. It was 20 years old when we bought it. We paid $7500 for it. Needed new tires ($1000), fix cab AC and convert to modern refrigerant ($800), generator repairs ($500). On top of this the roof leaks, unit had mold and disintegrated foam from the headliner. It probably was not a wise purchase and we probably over-paid.
But, it was all we could afford. It probably costs me $500 a year in repairs, but usually it's every few years that something major requires fixing. I try to do most of my own work but it is hard because we live in a subdivision and the RV can't be in the driveway more than a 24 hours. Last year I put a new radiator in it myself - probably $300. Had to fix the generator again, probably $400. And new tires since the ones we put on 10 years ago aged out - another $1000. The year before that I had to put new ignition modules in both the refrigerator and the water heater ($200).
But, I use the RV about every month.
We'll never be able to afford another one, so I just keep patching this one up. I tell everyone it runs on dollars. :)
