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We're a newly retired couple thinking about purchasing our first rv and wondering what to get. We don't want to start out with the gigantic brand new model, but are looking at something gently used an...
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My suggestion is to buy class A in the 11-17 year old range, a Class C may also work, but most Class C's lack the cargo carrying capacity for extended trips. The 11-16 year old range I feel is the sweet spot on depreciation vs still having a modern engine, reasonably contemporary styling, etc, this is also the point where condition becomes more important than age when it comes to the price. If you take some time you will find there is a sharp drop in prices on motorhomes as they cross the 10-12 year old mark, a large part of this is that most banks will not directly finance a motorhome which past 10 years of age. As a result the potential buyer pool shrinks, and therefore so do the asking prices.
Now if you do decide to buy an older motorhome I would strongly suggest buying a n upper end quality built ones, not an entry level model. The quality built coaches with features like full body paint, real wood cabinets, aluminum or fiberglass roofs, etc. age much better than the lower end models, even so try to shop for ones that are well maintained, were stored indoors, etc.
Now if you do decide to buy an older motorhome I would strongly suggest buying a n upper end quality built ones, not an entry level model. The quality built coaches with features like full body paint, real wood cabinets, aluminum or fiberglass roofs, etc. age much better than the lower end models, even so try to shop for ones that are well maintained, were stored indoors, etc.
