Does this make sense?

photobug wrote:
Not sure I'll get what I paid for out of it even though I've fixed or replaced a lot of the stuff the either broke or was a stupid choice by the manufacture. (who decided that 2 threads was enough to hold on the front hub caps?)

It's the same on my Winnebago Itasca. I've had to replace some of those chrome wheel liner holding nuts cuz their threads were stripped - a good thing it wasn't the lug itself that stripped!!

Now I carry a spare chrome wheel liner nut in case one ever strips on a trip ... making it necessary to stow that awkward/big chrome wheel liner someplace for the remainder of the trip.

Thanks everyone for the great tips & advice!

I did the same thing, early retirement, selling the house, see the country before settling down somewhere. Only difference is I already had the motorhome. Not sure if I would have chosen a different floor plan since I bought it before getting the retirement offer. Bought this one for $10k, and having fun upgrading all the stuff in it. All the heavy stuff is done, now just finishing the smaller things like do I want/need a tv in the bedroom even though I have one in the main area. Not sure I'll get what I paid for out of it even though I've fixed or replaced a lot of the stuff the either broke or was a stupid choice by the manufacture. (who decided that 2 threads was enough to hold on the front hub caps?)
As long as you can deal with a used unit, $80k is a bit much for what you're trying to do. I've seen new ones for that.

Look at a rental unit for sale (think, Cruse America or El Monty) that has a floor plan you think will work. The floor plan may not work. But you will have allot less invested in the unit and be able to sell it if necessary for the right floor plan.

2 tips that I was given that I will pass on.

RV's will be cheaper just before winter when a buyer wants to sell and surely does not want to pay for a whole winter storage on an RV he no longer wants. (of course this only works in the states that do have a winter):W

And if you have some extra money you can use for air fare, expand your search for RV's down in Florida and in other states for that matter and fly down to get it and drive it back.

I am down here right now and the prices on used RV's are WAY lower than anywhere else. Many RV'ers come here to retire and pass on and their kids just want the RV gone. And because there are so many RV's in Florida, with the law of supply and demand the prices on used are just simply lower.

I see you're residing in Colorado.

What other place to retire is there? Buy an RV for some other reason than to explore other places to retire!

Just kidding on the comments above ... but we just spent some time in Colorado in our RV for the first time last fall and it was spectacular. Even if you get an RV, enjoy your times at home too. :)

darsben1 wrote:
LUKE 57
further thoughts. We started out looking for a stick and brick place in Arizona in a residential neighborhood We almost bought. Here was our thought. If we bought in a neighborhood then we would be alone in the neighborhood all day while everyone was at work. We would have to travel for all diversion. In the evening the neighborhood fills up with people coming home from work. They just want to relax and get ready to go back to the grind tomorrow. Most do not want an old guy and women bothering them. So we would still be alone. That is why we decided on an RV resort for retired people. We have tons of people looking to have fun and do things not just sit and wait to die.
We have a hiking club, four wheeler club, motorcycle club, pickle ball, cards, water volleyball, dance with live band every Friday in season and a disc jockey at other times plus numerous other outings and activities. There is to much to do and if you are bored it is your own fault. Much better than any neighborhood

Which RV park? Thanks.

Yes it is better to purchase. As to the loss, this depends on how you are at buying and selling. Our last MH was added for $80000, purchased for $74000. Kept for 8 years and cost was 40 percent. Couple updates and kept in good condition maintenance wise. During this time we built a retirement home and decided to go from the 40' DP to a 31' C to enable use in smaller sights at state and federal parks.

LEN

Another avenue to look at is to buy a Former Rental.

The prices are reasonable,they are well maintained. The cost per year of use on resale does not seem to be any where near what you are estimating.

LUKE 57
further thoughts. We started out looking for a stick and brick place in Arizona in a residential neighborhood We almost bought. Here was our thought. If we bought in a neighborhood then we would be alone in the neighborhood all day while everyone was at work. We would have to travel for all diversion. In the evening the neighborhood fills up with people coming home from work. They just want to relax and get ready to go back to the grind tomorrow. Most do not want an old guy and women bothering them. So we would still be alone. That is why we decided on an RV resort for retired people. We have tons of people looking to have fun and do things not just sit and wait to die.
We have a hiking club, four wheeler club, motorcycle club, pickle ball, cards, water volleyball, dance with live band every Friday in season and a disc jockey at other times plus numerous other outings and activities. There is to much to do and if you are bored it is your own fault. Much better than any neighborhood