Financing vs. buying older model?
In your opinion, is it better to finance a newer motorhome, or to pay cash for an older one (10 - 15 years old.) - or maybe something in between - like a heafty down payment on 6ish year old model. We...
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One more to chime in for renting before buying. I had a small Travel trailer for years because it was an affordable way for me to go camping as I got to old to appreciate sleeping on the ground. I learned many things from that experience. We always kept it in good condition and when I finally sold it I only lost 4k on the trailer itself. The more painful loss was when my community HOA decided that trailers would no longer be allowed in driveways. I had to put it into a storage lot for $100/mo. I kept thinking I would find another place for it but after 18 mos I decided it was no longer worth it. After retirement I moved to the country with no HOA and started looking at Class C units and all the things that bothered me and that I loved about the trailer came flooding back. I dont regret buying my unit but I should have rented at least once because some things (corner bed) I would have changed.
