Buying older motorhome as first purchase
My budget for a motorhome is about 22k. Im looking for something less than 25ft, with under 80k miles on it. I found a 97 coachmen that fits this criteria & the owner is asking 10k for it (NADA lists ...
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Nothing wrong with buying an older MH. :C
When I started out I bought several older MH's. And had no more problems than anyone else including brand new ones. And 2 of my used MH's never had any problems.
That said you have to be prudent and really dig into asking questions if the previous owner has kept up on repairs etc. are they still using it? When was the last time they used it? etc.
I park daily next to MH's that are 1997 and older there are tons of them still on the road and the owners are still RV'ing in them. Some Full time, some Snowbirds and they run great and look very nice.
Just absolutely stay away from the used MH that has been sitting for years, unused, and tires sunk into the ground! :W
Good luck finding that perfect new to you RV. There out there, you just have to keep looking, and don't give up. :C
When I started out I bought several older MH's. And had no more problems than anyone else including brand new ones. And 2 of my used MH's never had any problems.
That said you have to be prudent and really dig into asking questions if the previous owner has kept up on repairs etc. are they still using it? When was the last time they used it? etc.
I park daily next to MH's that are 1997 and older there are tons of them still on the road and the owners are still RV'ing in them. Some Full time, some Snowbirds and they run great and look very nice.
Just absolutely stay away from the used MH that has been sitting for years, unused, and tires sunk into the ground! :W
Good luck finding that perfect new to you RV. There out there, you just have to keep looking, and don't give up. :C
