Need advice: buying a used RV
Alright so I recently decided to start living in an RV permanently (at least for the time being). However, I'm having trouble finding one I'd LOVE to buy. I want something used, under $6,000. I have a...
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alishlosh wrote:
Would you recommend getting the newest one I can possibly afford?
Yes. A newer motor home will besides offering newer parts, less chances of catastrophic failures if all else is equal. But at 80K miles and as long as the drive train has been maintained I just don't see major problems there. I see far more potential problems with the house parts. Even a small leak can if left untreated can kill an RV in very short time. Think of it this way.... New refer 1500 dollars, new water heater 700 dollars, New stove or furnace 6-700 dollars.
New transmission 3000 dollars, rebuilt motor 4-5000 dollars. New roof 150 dollars a foot. Water leak, thousands. Toad? Have you considered how your going to get to the grocery store weekly?
Just as a thought, have you considered a decent tow vehicle and a 10K dollar travel trailer?? A 10K dollar TT will get you a really nice 2005-2007 vintage travel trailer in a length that would be comfortable to tow for you. When parked your tow vehicle then is your every day vehicle to get to the store etc. One drive train to maintain. And best of all, if you had a major failure you would still be able to live in the trailer while the TV is being repaired.
