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billy1davis
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Oct 02, 2017

cost of use

What is the average cost of use of a class a? Right now the cost of purchase of a used diesel class a is relatively inexpensive. Like 20 to 25k for one that is 20 years old with sometimes very low miles. I am just afraid that it would be so expensive to maintain and use.
  • So I am guessing the tires would run 300 each?
    I am 69 and would probably use it for 10 years
  • donn0128 wrote:
    Just check out the price for a set of tires as an example.

    Yep, and probably any used unit you buy will need tires.
  • billy1davis wrote:
    What is the average cost of use of a class a? Right now the cost of purchase of a used diesel class a is relatively inexpensive. Like 20 to 25k for one that is 20 years old with sometimes very low miles. I am just afraid that it would be so expensive to maintain and use.

    in the sense of cost-per-mile it all depends on its condition now and for as long as you own it and whether you do the repairs or pay to have them done. but buying a 20/yr old motorhome showing low miles suggests one of two things. either its been sitting for a very long time unused which is not good or the odometer is on its second or third time around in which case you have to wonder just how well it was maintained. either way it is incumbent upon you to have the unit thoroughly inspected...chassis, drive train, all coach walls, floors, ceilings, roof, tires, wheels, all utilities, appliances, etc assume nothing other than the owner/seller is not and will not be forthcoming.

    good luck.