Hi Everyone. We have a fifth wheel and pull it with a long bed crew cab. This was fine until we really got old. We've had our trailer since 2000 and love every inch of it, but we realize it is harder now to level the jacks and the thing is just so long now and makes us nervous. We still want to travel and camp and are going to sell our present system and maybe look into a Class C. The prices vary from $55,000 to over $120,000. We can probably afford to spend around $65,000 on either an excellent used or a not so great new one. We want to pull a car on a trailer behind for getting around.Would any of you please put in your two cents or maybe 3 cents worth of knowledge as to what are good brands and what are not. If it is new, we are concerned with getting the kinks out and if it is used, what was wrong with it. Help please and many thanks.Linda

When I was looking to get back in to the RV world after selling my Class A,I looked at the used market,and with a budget like you it seemed to be futile,to find one in decent shape.My search led me to the Rental Market Here you can find used, well maintained RVs that are priced well under the new price,they take the depreciation hit,as you would if buying new also all problems have been solved before it hits the road.It is another tool to use while looking for that RV.Good Luck.

You should buy the RV that has the floor plan and features you want.Why?Quality is a **** shoot with most RV's so that someone who tells you how great his ________ Class "C" is will be followed by someone who will tell you how crappy it was.The predelivery inspection BY YOU OR A GOOD RV MECHANIC before paying and accepting, repeat before paying and accepting and after all repairs have been made in a workman like fashion (YES SOME DEALERS will patch things enough to get your money and get you off the lot).You will never find a definitive answer to the question you posed.

Look into buying a used Coach House or Born Free unit, they're well made and keep their value. rvt.com or rvtrader.com are good places to look for used RV's; your budget seems about right to get a nice 8-10 year old low-mileage outfit.

Wow, a lot of negativity here for finding a decent class c with a $65k budget. I must be missing something, back in March I bought an 8 year old 29' Winnebago class c in excellent shape with only 21k miles on it for only $28k. If I had been looking with a $65k budget I would have had no problem at all finding a very nice, relatively new low mileage unit.

rbreak wrote:Wow, a lot of negativity here for finding a decent class c with a $65k budget. I must be missing something, back in March I bought an 8 year old 29' Winnebago class c in excellent shape with only 21k miles on it for only $28k. If I had been looking with a $65k budget I would have had no problem at all finding a very nice, relatively new low mileage unit.x2

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pconroy328
Explorer
Sep 19, 2016
Linda VA2 wrote:
Hi Everyone.
We can probably afford to spend around $65,000 on either an excellent used or a not so great new one.

That was our budget too. We were looking at a 2014 Jayco Greyhawk 31FK for $55K, when a new 2016 31FK showed up for about that price.

They're out there. Check RVTrader, Craigslist. Do your homework. And be very prepared to gently convince the seller that their asking price isn't reasonable.

You can find a great Class C for that price.
Horizon170
Explorer
Sep 19, 2016
Linda VA2, you didn't mention what size you think you need. Full time or just some travel and camping?
For us old folks Sleeping arrangements (We prefer 2 single beds) and Bathroom do you want?
We have everything we need in a 22TB coachman and tow a vehicle 4 down.
Way too much trouble towing a car hauling trailer for us.
We got ours with 22,000 miles on the odometer for much less than your budget.
Marvin
dave17352
Explorer
Sep 19, 2016
rbreak wrote:
Wow, a lot of negativity here for finding a decent class c with a $65k budget. I must be missing something, back in March I bought an 8 year old 29' Winnebago class c in excellent shape with only 21k miles on it for only $28k. If I had been looking with a $65k budget I would have had no problem at all finding a very nice, relatively new low mileage unit.

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rbreak
Explorer
Sep 19, 2016
Wow, a lot of negativity here for finding a decent class c with a $65k budget. I must be missing something, back in March I bought an 8 year old 29' Winnebago class c in excellent shape with only 21k miles on it for only $28k. If I had been looking with a $65k budget I would have had no problem at all finding a very nice, relatively new low mileage unit.
Islandman
Explorer
Sep 19, 2016
Look into buying a used Coach House or Born Free unit, they're well made and keep their value. rvt.com or rvtrader.com are good places to look for used RV's; your budget seems about right to get a nice 8-10 year old low-mileage outfit.
darsben1
Explorer
Sep 19, 2016
You should buy the RV that has the floor plan and features you want.
Why?
Quality is a **** shoot with most RV's so that someone who tells you how great his ________ Class "C" is will be followed by someone who will tell you how crappy it was.
The predelivery inspection BY YOU OR A GOOD RV MECHANIC before paying and accepting, repeat before paying and accepting and after all repairs have been made in a workman like fashion (YES SOME DEALERS will patch things enough to get your money and get you off the lot).
You will never find a definitive answer to the question you posed.
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
Sep 19, 2016
When I was looking to get back in to the RV world after selling my Class A,I looked at the used market,and with a budget like you it seemed to be futile,to find one in decent shape.

My search led me to the Rental Market Here you can find used, well maintained RVs that are priced well under the new price,they take the depreciation hit,as you would if buying new also all problems have been solved before it hits the road.

It is another tool to use while looking for that RV.

Good Luck.

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