True or False?
After many years of looking at RV's and wanting one, I've finally retired and we're looking for a rig. But I'm having problems and maybe you veterans can help. I've always bought used cars and I'v...
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dbs944 wrote:
I think that after 10 years, depreciation becomes less of an issue while maintenance goes up. Probably if you plotted it out, an older, well maintained rig would cost less overall than a newer, and more expensive, one would. Some things, like tires and batteries, are maintenance items regardless of the age of the rest of the structure.
Instead of miles or years, I'd look at condition, maintenance history, manufacturer reputation etc.
I'd agree. Unfortunately, here I can't get maintenance history. I'd also submit that there's a ratio between value and reputation. In other words, I'd be the first to say that the reputation of Damon doesn't match up with that of ... let's say Tiffin, just for discussion. On the other hand, I won't be paying as much for a Damon as I would a Tiffin. Then you also have to factor in the intended use. A number of people have mentioned full-timing. Again, I agree that the needs of full-timers are more ... robust, than those of vacationers. I'm a vacationer, not a full-timer. I can accept things such as less cold-weather capability for example.
My big fear is that I'll get a rig that will require huge expenses over and over again or that I'll buy something that will be unsafe or break down on the road in such a way that I cannot continue on my trip.
