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Kidoo
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Nov 26, 2013

What is your cost of maintenance

Hi, considering to buy a Class A, GAZ, I have to consider yearly cost of maintenance. This could help deciding on a new rig, an older one with a warranty or a used one that have at least new tires. Then comes the depreciation cost, which should come into play.

I would like to know your yearly cost of maintenance/repair, your average milleage per year and how old is your rig.

Show me your number please.

34 Replies

  • I have no idea why some people on here want to show you how smart they are. The OP asked a simple question. If you have no idea what you spend just say so or better yet say nothing. Me, i spent 4 years sailing the caribbean and I can not tell you what i spent on maintenance. i just know i have less money now than i did when i started. But we have great memories too.

    You can go on to Speedco's web site and they will give you a general idea as to what a yearly service will cost for the "bones" of your MH.

    As for batteries and "systems" (ie AC, Frig, ect.) Those will be a little harder to figure (same as trying to figure it for your home).

    Good luck and now i am going to have a sneakers because i get a little upset when i am hungry
  • Everyones financial condition is different, especially after retirement. You almost have to sit and do those numbers yourself. How you drive, miles you drive, where you drive is going to make a big difference in cost. I can tell you I get 6 mpg, it cost $300 to wash and wax a MH. That an RV park charges $35 to $50 a night. In 5 years it will be worth half what I paid. That even a new MH has constant maintenance. You can cut some cost by doing things yourself if you have the skills required. RVs are expensive. I think class A being on the top of the list for maintenance and TTs being lower on the list. JMHO but I think if I had to watch my budget closely or worry about cost of fuel i.e. maintenance, or depreciation I would be back into a TT. Being a practical person and looking around I see some beautiful MHs. A modified Prevost a few spaces away is probably worth 1.5 mill. Beautiful RV but I don't need an RV like that to enjoy RVing. Want maybe, but not need. I would not try to stretch my funds to the max for any RV.
  • WOW !!!!

    This could vary by many many $$$$ depending on gas, diesel, tag, no tag, pulling a toad, solar, how many batteries, original cost and the list goes on and on.

    You need to pick an RV model and list the options just to many variables.
  • Huge difference-- do you do your own work, or hire everything out or combination.

    Said another way, are you talking about just parts or parts and labor at retail?

    Also, are you factoring in infrequent items like tires, or just routine maintenance?