doxiemom11 wrote:
We have a 17 yr old coach and have been full-time 6 yrs. There is nothing wrong with our carpet, frig, stove, water heater, etc. It depends on if you do regular maintenance and fix the small things when they happen. We are never concerned if we will make it to our destination, and in the 7 yrs we have owned the coach have never had a break down. These older ones are built much much better than the newer ones. I'd consider it seriously, but have it inspected and checked over by a professional. Just because it's new doesn't mean trouble free, sorry to say - they have more problems than we do.
I have been in the RV Service business (still active) for 38 years. IN the RV business for 44 years. We SOLD Newmar from 1993 to 2008. MY statement is based on MY seeing what older RV's are and have to be done to keep them going. As to the statement "Older RV's were built better". NO WAY. They have all been built about the same for at least 25 years. People get emotional when it comes to THEIR RV's. When they take their beloved RV in to trade, they just cannot believe how their beautiful, well maintained RV could be worth so little. Then they try to sell themselves and are shocked at how little that baby is worth. yes, a new RV will have problems, NEW houses have problems. But, if you are looking at used, you need to stay under the 5 to 8 years to buy. IF you are capable of doing all the repairs, then purchase a 18 year old 150k motorhome. But, the fact the OP is asking the question shows he is not capable of doing all the repairs that will need to be done. I would buy that RV, but NOT for anything close to what the seller is probably asking. Hopefully the OP will report back with an asking price. Doug
PS, you REALLY think you would be happy in a 18 year old house with 18 year old carpet??????????????????