What to look for and to stay away from
As you can tell from my signature we currently pull a toy hauler. We have pondered with the idea and stepping up to a class A. So with that being said looking to spend 40k. As the title says what sh...
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The older the unit, the older the AC units, the older the water heater, the older the refrigerator, the older the transmission and rear end, the older the roof, the older the furniture, the older the slide mechanisms, the older the appliances, the older the generator, the older the inverter/charger, the older the hoses and belts, the older the electrical wiring, and the list goes on and on. There is a lot more to an RV than the engine and when those items fail, it will be expensive.
When you are looking for a coach where you have to pay others for maintenance and repairs, stick with the coach with the newest components, which for $40,000 can give you a few year old RV with a gasoline engine or a much older RV with a diesel engine. Most all used RV's come with an unknown history. On a few year old unit you can usually buy an extended warranty. On a 10+ year old RV, most extended warranty companies will pass. All of the older items will be repaired from your own pocket.
When you are looking for a coach where you have to pay others for maintenance and repairs, stick with the coach with the newest components, which for $40,000 can give you a few year old RV with a gasoline engine or a much older RV with a diesel engine. Most all used RV's come with an unknown history. On a few year old unit you can usually buy an extended warranty. On a 10+ year old RV, most extended warranty companies will pass. All of the older items will be repaired from your own pocket.
