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Thunder_Mountai
Sep 07, 2014Explorer II
We looked at some of the FR entry level units last winter at an RV show. Thought the fit and finish was horrible, seating was uncomfortable and the materials used in the unit didn't look like they would hold up.
I personally would suggest that you take what you would spend on a new FR and buy a nice, better built MH that is a few years old. The depreciation on the used one will be much easier to swallow that what happens when you drive a new RV out the door.
I can speak from experience on this. We bought our MH that was only 7 months old with 2,300 miles. The couple bought it new and drove it to FL. He dropped dead and she had it driven back to the selling dealer. We basically got a new MH at 40% off the sticker. We got a lot more MH for the money than if we bought new.
I personally would suggest that you take what you would spend on a new FR and buy a nice, better built MH that is a few years old. The depreciation on the used one will be much easier to swallow that what happens when you drive a new RV out the door.
I can speak from experience on this. We bought our MH that was only 7 months old with 2,300 miles. The couple bought it new and drove it to FL. He dropped dead and she had it driven back to the selling dealer. We basically got a new MH at 40% off the sticker. We got a lot more MH for the money than if we bought new.
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