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
Forum Discussion
My decision to purchase an older motorhome was strictly financial -- we couldn't afford a new (or newer) one.
I chose a DP over a gasser for all the reasons expressed in the DP vs gasser threads.
I don't worry about my Cummins engine or Allison transmission lasting for as long as I drive it. However, at 10+ years be aware that other RV systems may need maintenance or replacement.
For example, I replaced the original Dometic fridge with a residential, and when one of my ACs started acting up, I replaced both. There are other things that age-susceptible -- rooftop plastic (vents) start disintegrating, carpets need replacing, etc.
Despite all the upgrades, I still "saved" money buying old over new, but mind the "small" stuff.
I chose a DP over a gasser for all the reasons expressed in the DP vs gasser threads.
I don't worry about my Cummins engine or Allison transmission lasting for as long as I drive it. However, at 10+ years be aware that other RV systems may need maintenance or replacement.
For example, I replaced the original Dometic fridge with a residential, and when one of my ACs started acting up, I replaced both. There are other things that age-susceptible -- rooftop plastic (vents) start disintegrating, carpets need replacing, etc.
Despite all the upgrades, I still "saved" money buying old over new, but mind the "small" stuff.
