Rating of the class C 90s Class Cs???

fighterpilota wrote:
With the difference in cost for MH 10 years apart can't one buy the necessary items that might fail and still be money ahead? Even better yet, maybe those items have already been replaced in the older MHs. Tires for sure are possible.

Yes, you can have items replaced as needed and save considerable money. Just be mindful that any ten year old, or older, rig will probably need original appliances and equipment like furnace, water heater, fresh water pump, generator and awning repaired or replaced at over $1000 or more per item sooner or later after you buy it. The exterior appearance will be deteriorated from sun damage and interior items like dinette cushions and carpeting, day/night window shade, woodwork and cabinets may need fixing.Roofs and windows must be maintained to prevent water leak damage. Also be mindful of other initial and recurring expenses when determining your intial and recurring cost budget.

If you find an older "cream puff" rig that actually has had major items replaced recently, including all six name brand tires, and is fully safe mechanically and ready to drive cross country and back, and is the size/length with the features you want/need, you may save enough money to make it worth owning for your purposes. I would recommend that you buy a rig that is not much older than three years old if you can get a good price and set aside money in a bank account for eventual repairs, etc. Our first Class C was an 11 year old "money pot" that we bought on impulse in 1990 from a private party for $13K . We had to spend over $10K parts and labor, the first year making it usable for serious touring and camping. It smelled of mold and looked it's age and didn't have the features we needed. We eventually sold it for $4500. We bought a 2004 Tioga 26Q new in late 2003 for $52K cash. We have recently spent around $3000 for replacement/repair of roof AC, fridge, fresh water pump and awning.

Initial and recurring costs for motorhoming are not cheap and how you store, maintain and use any rig will affect your cost of ownership and enjoyment. If you, or your offspring, are unable to do basic maintenance, troubleshooting and replacement work, your cost of ownership will be higher than that of an owner/handyman who has tools, workspace, time and skills of a truck mechanic, electrician, plumbing, and RV body work person.