Class A vs Class C: Maintenance and Towing
Hello! Brand new today (I've been haunting for sometime though, finally had enough questions wracked up to join!). :-) I've been reading and reading, and reading some more and I can't find anythi...
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The cost over time will be about even whether a Class "A" or CLASS "C" or staying in a budget hotel.
If you are trying to save money by getting an RV you will be disappointed.
First off even though you discounted tires, the first thing you will probably buy is tires. ANY RIG with tires over 5 years old MOST LIKELY needs new tires even if the tread looks new. Figure $1500 for them.
The older the rig the more upkeep is necessary. MY class "A" cost me about $2500.00 in the last year to maintain. Things wear out and need replacing BEFORE THEY BREAK to try and avoid on the road problems.
Recaulking the roof. Repacking bearings, brakes, transmission oil change etc. If you do not know for sure that a maintenance item was DONE BEFORE YOU BOUGHT IT then, it was not done and you NEED to do it.
I would hazard to guess that the first year you own a used rig is the most expensive as far as scheduled maintenance costs.
If you are trying to save money by getting an RV you will be disappointed.
First off even though you discounted tires, the first thing you will probably buy is tires. ANY RIG with tires over 5 years old MOST LIKELY needs new tires even if the tread looks new. Figure $1500 for them.
The older the rig the more upkeep is necessary. MY class "A" cost me about $2500.00 in the last year to maintain. Things wear out and need replacing BEFORE THEY BREAK to try and avoid on the road problems.
Recaulking the roof. Repacking bearings, brakes, transmission oil change etc. If you do not know for sure that a maintenance item was DONE BEFORE YOU BOUGHT IT then, it was not done and you NEED to do it.
I would hazard to guess that the first year you own a used rig is the most expensive as far as scheduled maintenance costs.
