looking to buy entry level Motorhome
The Thor ACE or Fleetwood Storm,both are 28 foot in size and seem very nice. We want something short to travel in ,and prefer a class A. Hoping for some help and useful information . We have always...
Forum Discussion
Canadian Rainbirds wrote:krivanj wrote:
. . . . . . . .
After four motor homes, I am convinced the money saved by buying used is well worth it. If you can find a better quality, higher end unit a couple of years old, I think that would be a better choice. And make sure the length will do it for you. Good luck with your search!
Very strongly agree on this. We have had a 1997 30' Triple E Commander (Canadian Built) and added 100,000 kilometers to the 80,000 already on it. 5 years ago we bought a 32' Itasca Horizon (similar to Winnebago Journey) and added 140,000 kilometers to the 40+ that were on the clock when we bought it.
Cabinetry still in excellent shape, everything still works well, the rig still looks good. We have had some maintenance issues but nothing disastrous. We live in it 6 months every year and do a lot of miles so that is not too surprising.
I see so much advice on here about older used being better etc. Depreciation, yada yada yada. I gurantee that a 10yr old MH not only has outdated components and trimmings, but is ready to have parts starting to fail. There are 2 types of people on this forum, people that buy new and those that buy and pander used. Some want new (gasp – the horror of depreciation), But they get the newest technology, a warranty and don’t have the guesswork that you didn’t inherit problems. The second type is those that buy only used. You are on your own here and be prepared to fix things and be satisfied with dated décor, technology and parts. There are pros and cons to both. With new, it’s true that you likely get less bang for your buck and suffer depreciation. Be careful and diligent about your deal and you can minimize this. RV’s are not investments. Pretty much anything you buy is heavily depreciated sans real estate – and that’s often questionable. But you also get a warranty, newer technology etc. And despite the brand bashing that goes on here just about ANY brand despite how it rolls of the line, will be fully supported. With old you may very well find a gem and better quality than new. But you have to like used stuff. I don’t. I abhor it. You risk inheriting problems and no luxury of a warranty unless you buy one and then it’s still a bit of a crapshoot. Which is the better value, you decide.
