The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

Wife and I bought a 1998 Bounder (gas burner) a little over a year ago. It only had 19,000 miles on it. We paid cash (less than $20,000) for it. I had same concerns about it. However, we've already put over 8,000 miles on it and are completely satisfied. Planning to put another 9,000 on it this year. Of course we have had a few issues, but any motorhome can have some issues, even just off the showroom floor. My attitude was that even if I spent several thousand dollars each year for the next few years on repairs, I was still ahead compared to purchasing a brand new motorhome and making big monthly payments. One thing to think about is the tires. Regardless if it has set up for ten years or has been on the road the entire time, there is a time limit to the life of the tires. Depends upon who you talk to as to what the time limit is. So, have someone check the tires. From what I have found from research, GENERALLY the time limit get the tires before the mileage gets them (anywhere from 6 yrs to 12 yrs).