Used versus new
I have had the full spectrum of campers over the years so not new to RVs. Now semi retired, I want to make basically 4 trips in the future. NE,NW,SW and thru the heart of America. I keep looking at...
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I don't believe I would ever buy brand new. Just too much depreciation and the really big problems will emerge in the first 10 - 20k miles.
I just looked and found a 25' Class C with 12k miles asking $25K. Brand new 25 is upwards of $50k. Big price difference and the used RV is still rather pristine.
Water damage in the cabover and kitchenette seems to be the biggest destroyer of value, so a THOROUGH going over with a fine toothed comb should confirm the shell is leak free. With reliable miles and good inspection, you could be fairly confident the coach is not coming to you with major problems. If you are the worrying sort, keep $10k (of the $25k+ you saved) in liquid reserve for "incidentals".
Jose
I just looked and found a 25' Class C with 12k miles asking $25K. Brand new 25 is upwards of $50k. Big price difference and the used RV is still rather pristine.
Water damage in the cabover and kitchenette seems to be the biggest destroyer of value, so a THOROUGH going over with a fine toothed comb should confirm the shell is leak free. With reliable miles and good inspection, you could be fairly confident the coach is not coming to you with major problems. If you are the worrying sort, keep $10k (of the $25k+ you saved) in liquid reserve for "incidentals".
Jose
