"Don't Buy New"

IAMICHABOD wrote:

Terryallan wrote:

Buying used. you never know HOW it was treated, and abused. On your second hand RV. How was the roof cared for? Was it properly waxed? Did it come with new tires? Were the hubs greased regularly? Were the tanks cleaned correctly after each use? Is the interior in perfect condition? Meaning NO loose threads, no worn fabric, all blinds, and shades in new condition? Is the plastic still on the front of the microwave, and TV? Was it ever cooked in? are there any scratches on the exterior, and dull spots, is the top clean, and white, are the decales in new condition? No cracks, no peeling? Were there any scratches, or stains in the storage areas, or pass thrus? Any rust on the tongue, or bumper? None on mine. Did you have to sanitize your plumbing? I didn't

And then there is the smell. How does it smell? A little musty maybe? All, or most all used campers / RVs / TTs / 5ers, smell a little musty, have that closed up smell. My new one smells .. Well new. No musty smell, only the new smell.

Next thing to question. how often do you buy?

I asked myself these same questions,when I wanted to get into my next RV.For the price I would prefer used. I found some of the problems that you describe in that market.

Until I found This
All those misconceptions and myths were just that,innuendo and opinions with no basis in fact.

There are many of us that found that out and are extremely happy with our choice.

As always there is a choice, but be well informed when making that choice. Most of the time you will get good information on this forum at other times you will get what other people think you should do or have.

All used RVs will have "some" wear. It is just the nature of a used vehicle, or anything used. and that is fine, If a person are Ok with it. I just like new. New is a wonderful thing. IMOP. Nothing like that new smell.

As I said. If it is going to have a scratch. It is going to be me that scratches it. However if used is what some want. That is good as well. Some one has to buy it when we are done with it. And who ever gets my stuff. Gets a well taken care of TT, that will look like new. But it will more than likely be 9 or 10 years old.

BTW. I like new cars too. I grew up have everything second hand. Now I don't have to. so I buy new. Although I can't afford a new truck. So I'll stay with my 12 year old truck, that also looks like new, and runs like new.