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jpsage
Explorer
Aug 21, 2016

Used DP, Miles vs Years

Next question on the search for next MH.

I have decided (although DW is not totally on board yet) that a 10-12 yo quality DP is a the best deal for us, but....

I see so many posts on DP chassis outlasting the MH and I witness the rattles in our Jambo as it approaches 100K-miles. The question is how many miles will a quality used MH have in them?

If I get one that has sat in a barn with low miles it may have rotted seals that lead to expensive drive-train repairs but what about expensive coach repairs on coaches that have a lot of road miles. Do DPs with air ride suffer the same abuse as my rough riding Jambo?

Thanks for all your inputs. While I have grown up through tent, truck and then class-Cs, I feel like a new first time buyer again.

John, Donna and Ginger
Class A
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Aug 21, 2016
    You should be able to get all of the information you need by asking if the seller has COMPLETE service records on the coach. Without any records, you have no way of knowing when or if any service was done on a regular basis.
    Some full timers put very little mileage on their rig but they have used the systems and interior 24/7/365 and the exterior has been exposed to the elements 24/7/365. Low mileage does not guaranty low usage.
    You can also find coaches with higher mileage that have only been lived in for a few months at a time. It just depends on how the people traveled.
    Again, COMPLETE service records will answer your questions.

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