Best brand for resale?

pnichols wrote:

T. Anderson wrote:
I'm considering buying a used Class C with the intention of keeping it for 1-2 years, traveling all over the USA, and then selling it.
Is there a particular brand that would hold its value better than others over a 2-3 year period? Maybe even a specific model.
My budget will be $60K or less.

A lot of posters are saying "condition" is most important. I would say that condition is only the second most important thing.

In my opinion, I would say that construction quality when built is the most important thing. After you've determined what year(s) of what manufacturer was(were) best put together ... then look for one of those in the best condition that you can find that you can afford.

Highest build quality things to look for should include such things as:

1. The longest running, least expensive to get parts for, and most places to get repaired ... chassis under the Class C.
2. As much hardwood in the coach cabinets as you can find, with each one having solid latches that won't come open going down the road.
3. Steel drawer runners.
4. Excellent workmanship of hidden wiring and plumbing.
5. Method used for mounting of coach cabinets to the walls.
6. Internal construction of the walls and roof.
7. One piece (aluminum or fiberglass) and of a crowned shape ... roof.
8. Metal (aluminum or steel) cab entry running boards.
9. Metal lined and carpeted exterior cabinets.
10. Metal lined tire wheel wells.
11. Full size spare tire included.
12. Method used for all coach exterior roof and wall seams.
13. Accessibility of batteries - and room for two or more batteries.
14. Accessibility of the water pump.
15. Slam-shut type latches for all exterior storage bins.
16. Remotely controlled and heated cab exterior mirrors.
17. At least two roof vents with at least one of them powered by a multi-speed and reversible fan.
18. All roof vents having vent covers already installed.
19. Large grey and black tanks that are heated (if outside the interior living area).
20. A fresh water tank and all fresh water plumbing that are at all times exposed to the interior temperature of the coach.
21. A built-in generator that is fueled from the main engine fuel tank and that is installed well sound and vibration proofed - and is away from the main sleeping areas. In other words, a built-in generator that can be run for hours and hours, if necessary, without too much annoyance of coach occupants or neighboring campers.
22. A built-in roof access ladder that is heavy duty and solidly mounted.