When do you know to get out?
I bought a 1996 Monaco Dynasty three years ago and should have said no as I have been fixing it up. The first visit to a mechanic after a trip to Edmonton and then Calgary I was informed that the R...
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Think about the owners who bought this RV new in 1996 and probably had a list price above $200,000. Options like the diesel generator at $7,500 or so!
Then consider that they where probably offered $60,000 if they sold it 10 years ago, and that owner bought it for $75,000 and sold it to the place you got it from for only $25,000 or so. They both took a huge 'hit' on the value of the RV, and also probably had to buy new tires after 7 years at $400 a piece!
Now tires like the fuel they are made from are much more expensive! I have heard of 22.5" tires in the $800 range! You might be better off buying tires in Michigan sometime, rather than buying them locally. If your tires are more than 7 years old, take care of them, and replace them very soon!
Your air brake system will also require some possibly expensive looking into - especially if you have not had it looked over. While they are very reliable, they can need some maintenance. It is nearly 20 years old.
Your roof will need to be recoated. That is something you can do yourself. At least check all the seams, and make sure to have it leak tight before winter arrives in earnest.
Good luck,
Fred.
Then consider that they where probably offered $60,000 if they sold it 10 years ago, and that owner bought it for $75,000 and sold it to the place you got it from for only $25,000 or so. They both took a huge 'hit' on the value of the RV, and also probably had to buy new tires after 7 years at $400 a piece!
Now tires like the fuel they are made from are much more expensive! I have heard of 22.5" tires in the $800 range! You might be better off buying tires in Michigan sometime, rather than buying them locally. If your tires are more than 7 years old, take care of them, and replace them very soon!
Your air brake system will also require some possibly expensive looking into - especially if you have not had it looked over. While they are very reliable, they can need some maintenance. It is nearly 20 years old.
Your roof will need to be recoated. That is something you can do yourself. At least check all the seams, and make sure to have it leak tight before winter arrives in earnest.
Good luck,
Fred.
