Have you bought a ten year old or older rv?
In reading the many post on this site I hear that an rv older than 10 years is preatty much done. Would like to hear of your experiances. Good or bad. Thanks
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Purchased our '97 Safari in 2008 at eleven years of age. Outstanding build quality of coach, and quality chassis. CAT engine, Allison transmission. I am the third owner. Second owner did not have records of maintenance and so upon purchase I immediately had ALL maintenance performed at a cost of about $2000. Replaced tires two years later. Therefore my approximate cost on top of initial purchase price was about $5500 which included maintenance items and six new tires.
Reflecting back upon my decision to purchase an older, high quality coach, is a good decision, and I would do it again.
If I was in market today, I would NOT consider a new coach, but a used unit between five and ten years old. BUT, and it is a big BUT do your due diligence to insure the condition of the coach being considered.
Before I made an offer to purchase my coach I had it completely checked by a CAT and Allison dealer. I did my own coach check. Drive the unit. Make sure ALL appliances work, check ALL electrical outlets, lights! LOOK, LOOK, CHECK EVERYTHING - ASK QUESTIONS. Check for roof leaks and condition of roof. Check air conditioning units, coach and chassis! Look underneath the coach. Look for fluid leaks, stains!
You are spending a lot of money so take your time and put your coveralls on and get under the coach and spend time looking.
Reflecting back upon my decision to purchase an older, high quality coach, is a good decision, and I would do it again.
If I was in market today, I would NOT consider a new coach, but a used unit between five and ten years old. BUT, and it is a big BUT do your due diligence to insure the condition of the coach being considered.
Before I made an offer to purchase my coach I had it completely checked by a CAT and Allison dealer. I did my own coach check. Drive the unit. Make sure ALL appliances work, check ALL electrical outlets, lights! LOOK, LOOK, CHECK EVERYTHING - ASK QUESTIONS. Check for roof leaks and condition of roof. Check air conditioning units, coach and chassis! Look underneath the coach. Look for fluid leaks, stains!
You are spending a lot of money so take your time and put your coveralls on and get under the coach and spend time looking.
