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Jayco-noslide's avatar
Feb 09, 2017

Cost of a motor home; any class

3 years ago we went from a small 5th wheel to a 2002 Class C 30 footer with 2 slides for $23000. We knew it could be expensive to maintain but now looking back on the 3 years I feel I have to caution prospective motor home buyers about the ongoing costs. I won't try to list all that we've done to it; some necessary repairs and some optional improvements but it certainly adds up to many thousands. Now, we're facing delamination which would not only cost many thousands to repair but will detract from its value if we don't repair. Yes it was used but I don't think spending around $100,000 for a new one is the answer. Since we like and enjoy it very much not sure of my point. Wondering about other's experiences?

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  • Having a RV is not the cheap way to travel. But for me it is the way I want to travel.
    It sounds like you may be looking to trade up. for some new problems.:D Look here as they have a lot of RVs in your price range.
    http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/classa/class-a-motorhomes.php
    They have class C coaches and maybe a diesel in your price range.
    Bill
  • I have a good feeling, about 100% of everyone reading your post will agree that RV's cost a bundle and owning them makes no sense if you're considering the dollar value only. Why we do it is beyond reason. Maybe we are all nuts after all! Well.... I must enjoy being nuts then! Dollar value doesn't compare to the enjoyment I get out of it! (That is nuts, isn't it?)