How old is too old?
We're looking to buy a used motorhome (our first.) I'm leaning toward an older higher-end MH, such as Newmar, in order to get the features we would like within our budget. I would like the MH we b...
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I bought a 2001 Newmar Mountain Aire a few years ago and put a fair amount of money into it since then.
I assumed that the diesel engine, drive train, and general coach structure would be good for another 10 years, but there are other things I replaced/upgraded that were getting "long in the tooth" after a decade of use . . .
- replaced both original AC units with new Penguin IIs,
- replaced original inverter with a Magnum,
- replaced the fridge cooling unit,
- installed a new hot water heater (got a bigger one),
- upgraded the water filtration system,
- installed a large solar system,
- lots of maintenance issues: fixed roof, new carpeting, etc, etc.
Much of this was preventative -- not all this stuff broke. I just figured it was time to replace before we hit the road full timing.
I assumed that the diesel engine, drive train, and general coach structure would be good for another 10 years, but there are other things I replaced/upgraded that were getting "long in the tooth" after a decade of use . . .
- replaced both original AC units with new Penguin IIs,
- replaced original inverter with a Magnum,
- replaced the fridge cooling unit,
- installed a new hot water heater (got a bigger one),
- upgraded the water filtration system,
- installed a large solar system,
- lots of maintenance issues: fixed roof, new carpeting, etc, etc.
Much of this was preventative -- not all this stuff broke. I just figured it was time to replace before we hit the road full timing.
