Tough decision - Stressed out
I have a 40', 2006 Monaco Knight that I've had for 4 years. Unfortunately, we don't use it enough to justify a diesel motorhome sitting in the driveway. I camp in it usually 21 days a year and put und...
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I think your Knight will out last 90% of anything new out there as far as 5th wheels go and trailers. My vessel engine sits most of the year and it has 28000 hours on it with normal maintenance. I bought my last motor home with 400 hours on it representing 44,000 miles, and it is 14 years old. Sitting is not a problem with appropriate maintenance; machinery and coach works.
Agree with Dennis, there is practical and then there are heart felt dreams or just plain enjoyment. I don't think there are many owners that have driven the wheels off a good DP. They last a long time.If staying in the RV mode, I think you are miles ahead keeping the unit you have; from a financial and stress related point of view. (I would never trade my Foretravel for a new 5er plus cash, forget it) I would miss the view out the front window for one. If I had to go 5er, I would still want to eventually get back to a class A motor home.
If still in the game, and affordability is a wash, and you can live indefinitely with your Knight, Keep it. Pack up and live in it once in awhile (a week or two at a time) outside of town and enjoy your coach. Speak with other "camper's" face to face and find out how they justify their usage.
Agree with Dennis, there is practical and then there are heart felt dreams or just plain enjoyment. I don't think there are many owners that have driven the wheels off a good DP. They last a long time.If staying in the RV mode, I think you are miles ahead keeping the unit you have; from a financial and stress related point of view. (I would never trade my Foretravel for a new 5er plus cash, forget it) I would miss the view out the front window for one. If I had to go 5er, I would still want to eventually get back to a class A motor home.
If still in the game, and affordability is a wash, and you can live indefinitely with your Knight, Keep it. Pack up and live in it once in awhile (a week or two at a time) outside of town and enjoy your coach. Speak with other "camper's" face to face and find out how they justify their usage.
