I would like to know if 10 years is the time most people replace their motorhome with a newer model? Mine is a 2005 diesel pusher with 33,000 miles.

Mine is also a 2005. I intend to keep it as long as I can drive it and I'm 58 yr old.Each year I look at the new ones. Other than cosmetics, I don't see anything that compels me to get something newer, and I can afford to do so.

Like the above post I do not see anything in a new one that I do not have. Four slides, AquaHot, Girrard awning, tag axle..... See no reason it will not go another ten+ years.

SteveP, I would say 'it depends'. Generally, it's harder to get financing on 10+ yr. old units (from what I've heard, don't know from experience).So, since we like to buy new, it was in the back of my mind to sell our previous 2008 coach before the 10 yr. mark. That way, I feel that we were able to ask a stronger price because ours was in good condition and financing would be available if the new purchaser wanted to go that route.If all that would be interested are cash buyers, the group would be way smaller.MM.

Your rig is barely broke in. You know it and how it has been cared for. I do not see how you could be money ahead buying a new unit.Even if something major was to go wrong you would still be money ahead to keep it. Just my opinion. Happy Trails

I can't see how it ever makes financial sense to sell off a rig that is in good working order in favor of a newer one.That said, there's plenty of non-financial reasons. If it doesn't do what you want, or you like newer stuff, go for it.I've also found that there is little difference in trade-in or used sale price between an "averagely" used rig and an exceptionally well cared for one. Heck, when I traded, the dealer worked his price strictly from the books, never having seen the vehicle.

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Flanz
Explorer
Apr 06, 2015
smacdiesel wrote:
When has buying a motorhome ever made good financial sense? LOL! If you want a new one, buy one!

BINGO....I've been working my whole life and buy and sell whatever I want!!! It's completely up to us how and when we spend our money.
derouen6
Explorer
Apr 06, 2015
We love our 2004 Tropi-Cal. It still looks almost new in and out. Has been trouble free.
But....we really want a shorter DP. If I could cut 3 feet off I would never sell it.
Executive45
Explorer III
Apr 06, 2015
Ivylog wrote:
Executive wrote:
I replace mine after 10 years so I can visit those campgrounds that have a '10 year rule". I don't like to be in violation....:W.....Dennis

And I thought your wife was too smart to fall for that. Guess my 04 may have to become a 06... then a 07.:W

I thought we were talking about wives....:W:W:W...guess I'll have to reread the questions....:B:B:B.....Dennis
tinkerer
Explorer
Apr 05, 2015
Mine ia a 2007 with a 2066 pre-emission diesel with 42000 miles. With talking with truckers with the newer engines they have been a bundle of expensive trouble. Motorhome people seem to getting along with them but I believe if you give them time they could be in for expensive repairs and am not interested in those problems. So I am thinking we will be running ours for some time. So far the coach is in good shape except for the carpeting which we plan on replacing. Not interested in a gas.;)
ncrowley
Explorer II
Apr 05, 2015
If you do not want to deal with replacement of items that will break or need maintenance, AND you have the money, then trade it in and get a new one. Personally, I cannot afford to purchase a new one so I maintain and update the one I have and have lots and lots of fun with it.
smacdiesel
Explorer
Apr 05, 2015
When has buying a motorhome ever made good financial sense? LOL! If you want a new one, buy one!
subtroll
Explorer
Apr 05, 2015
We have 127k miles on our 2004 National DP and know it will last longer than we will. I've made so many small improvements that I would not want to start all over again. We never had a single warranty issue and our maintenance has been minimal.We repainted it two years ago so it seems like a new rig. We spend half of every year enjoying it and I can't think of any reason to upgrade. I already have four computers, three GPS units, satellite TV, WIFI, a comfortable bed and a happy wife.
waroland
Explorer
Apr 05, 2015
Our coach is 13 years old and looks much newer. If a campground has a 10 year old rule it is to keep out RV's that are in bad shape. We just upgraded the shades to MCD's and in the process of replacing the flooring. So we plan to keep it until we can't work for Jesus. By the way it has less than 30K miles on it.
Sully2
Explorer
Apr 05, 2015
Im like many owners..Mine is 15 years old this year and nothing in the new models at anything remotely close to what Id pay is available.

I need ONE ceramic tile in the hallway reset and thats it.

I'll be keeping mine for a while yet...at 53K miles on it...its far from worn out
rgatijnet1
Explorer III
Apr 05, 2015
Simple, I replace mine whenever I see a coach I like better than what I have. It has varied between 2 and 7 years.