The key to getting value out of any RV is to use it. New used,diesel,gas,3 years old,brand new,towable or motorhome does not matter. Buy RV and use it frequently until the wheels fall off you will come out ahead.
You get value by using it often, not by calculating depreciation or usage cost.
The equation is not based on how long you had it or what you paid ,but how often you used it.
Let it sit idle you are wasting your money,take it out all the time and you will come out ahead.
To maximize value and get the full return on your money hook up,gas up and turn the key.
There is no other way to determine or maximize the value. Trying to predict,and estimate repair cost is an effort in futility. Pondering loss due to depreciation only hinders your enjoyment.
Driving across country is getting full value.
If you use it 20 times over the 8 year period that's only 5 times a year and a waste of money.
Use it 200 times or full time and you will get maximum value.
Ultimately you must decide if you like your money more than RV'ing.
If you like money more don't buy anything and invest your money and read the stock page daily.
If you want to enjoy the RV lifestyle get off the sofa and go travel the country as much as possible.
Either way your money is working for you!
