Age Limit on Used RV?

8-10 years or older could be a problem with financing, if that is a concern. My bank does not do loans on an RV over 8 yrs old.

Any RV needs maintenance (including the occasional repair), and generally speaking older ones do need a little more maintenance than newer ones...but many tasks apply to all.

As others have said, condition is far more important than outright age. There are a few things that wear out and need replacement just due to age, such as tires and LP/CO/smoke detectors, but they're the exceptions rather than the rule. I'd rather have a twelve year old RV that's been well cared for than a three year old one that's been neglected.

After reading your one other post about setting it up on property to live in, you should not be concerned with wiring and plumbing other than to have it filled up, check the pumps stay charged and there is no leaks, tanks and dump valves work.

But the most important thing always is the roof and the seams and openings. If a rig is maintained, you should be able to go into it in a pounding rainstorm and feel the walls. They should feel dry. Keep feeling all around every place you can reach with your hands, under every window, roof opening, wall edge.

If you have been reading this forum you will now know which models are highly respected, and which ones tend to have more problems with construction. Weight per foot of length is often a good indication of quality, wall thickness, and strength. Compare weight, then look at top models compared to less expensive models so you know the difference.

Age doesn't necessarily mean anything. As other's have said, it's the condition of the RV.

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I would be more concerned about condition than age. Keep looking, there are plenty of good deals available.

X2 its how it was cared for.

IMO, there is no "too old". Of course, there IS junky or good condition.
If the trailer is in good shape, and everything works as it is supposed to, and the tires are not over 6 years old, and the title is good and clear, I would not care if it was a 1960 model!

Too old is one that has leaked or has evidence of water damage. That can be 12+ years or 6 months.