Starting my education process....
Awesome forum!!!! been reading it for the past few days. I do like Class B's but they are just outside of my budget, well at least the ones I like. I'm looking at C's since we are 4 (parents ...
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Frankthedriver wrote:
I'm aware of the depreciation hit. In doing a preliminary pricing search to determine my budget range, I've noted the hit. :) I saw the MSRP vs Dealer current model year drop vs prior model year price drop.
A "factory Direct" seller that I viewed had MSRP as you build your MH and then it calculated a "discount", which ranged 20-25%, to get to your final cost. They are still profiting, we just may not know how much. Again it proves out the 20-25% markup. that has been mentioned many times on this forum. yes I'm into numbers. it's my thing. :) I needed to prove it. Not that I believe in MSRP, but knowing the common realistic value is a big help (preaching the choir I know).
I enjoy long drives(as in day plus at a time) and having my house(so to speak) with me would be a plus, BIG PLUS. I want or strongly considering New because I tend to keep things for a long time. Might as well enjoy it from mile 1 :)
valid point Jerseyjim about resale. I guess I should modify my no slide to at least the bed must be accessible without extending the slide. Oh, NEPA = Northeastern PA. we are neighbors :)
wyotraveler are you serious about the bathroom access? LOL someone designed a MH with difficult access to bathroom because of a slide? I have to look for one of those now. that's nobel prize territory. :) Driving with the comforts of home but still need a tree when nature calls.
I wouldn't worry about resale value vs. no slide. First, you intend on keeping it a long time, so what does resale matter. Second, what is true with a class A is not always true with a class C (especially with the shorter lengths). Many people, myself included, prefer a short C with no slides.
Yes, slides can affect the ability to use multiple things in the RV without extending it. Fridge and bathroom are the most irritating. But other things can be affected as well that might not matter for a single person rig, but can be a big deal when you have multiple people in the rig while on the road. If you do get a rig with a slide, is there room to extend it when parked at your home (if you will be home-storing) - in my situation, a slide out could not be extended without moving the RV onto the street.
