Some advice for a newbie RV'er

double check things. night even go back three four times, take note,s look for ceiling stains . if you find one ,run its got a leak ,,look for cracks on the tires , new tires are $1000. bucks easy.me I,d look for a little old man selling his rv thats been stored in a garage . 73k is geting up there. remember new or used a rv is a money pit.

My RV is almost as old. Have no fears about using it for many more years. But I keep it well maintained. Finding one that has been well maintained can be a problem.
I see all kinds of post here from people that have purchased 80's and 90's MH's with minor problems. But overall lots of enjoyment in them. Others have purchased similar models that were not properly maintained. They are spending time and money to just get things to run instead of enjoying MH.
Read some of the threads about buying a used RV. Here is one.
Don't Buy and Old Motorhome Unless...

what is the roof made of? is it EPDM? if so I wouldn't want it myself. especially as it is getting along towards its "expiration date".
bumpy

Is the 2003 Coachman going to be paid for in cash? No financing? Can you afford to repair things afterwards? It will be a gamble no matter what. Are you capable of doing repairs yourself and save money? Do you have the time and feel ok if you break down somewhere and might not be able to go anywhere for a couple days? The reason I ask these type of questions is because my answer to them all was no...lol

I'm not a mechanically inclined person. I can do some things and I learn more and more as time goes by, but I don't wanna take that risk. I have a kid as well and I don't want to be put in a predictament that could end up being dangerous. I also have limited time off, so a delay for me would be a big problem. Still could happen, but I would like to at least try to avoid it right off the bat. Another reason for us choosing new is sanitation reasons. We don't buy used furniture. I wouldn't buy a used mattress to sleep on. Or I guess I should actually say we can afford to not have to do that. Nothing against those who can only afford things that way. I like having a warranty. I like having peace of mind. If I'm worried on a trip that something might break, then I will not enjoy the trip at all. I will constantly be watching it and not the scenery.

Hi,

I would want a unit no more than five years old. After all--it is a long term purchase--and when you have a five year old unit--five years later it 10 years old.