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Explorer

Jan 20, 2018

New Inexpensive Class A or a Used, Well-known Class-A ???

My wife and I are retired and plan to tour the U.S. We have an RV budget of about $100,000, and have not owned an RV in the last 30 years. I want to get opinions on whether to buy a very inexpensive new Class A such as the brand new Fleetwood Axon 29M, which has a full wall slide and a king bed. I love this spacious floorplan but I'm quite sure many corners were cut to get the price point so low. Or, am I better off buying a tried-and-true Class A such as a Fleetwood Bounder, used and in good condition, with under 50,000 miles? I would definitely buy an extended warranty with a used coach. Thanks for your feedback.

25 Replies

K_Charles
Explorer
Jan 20, 2018
I bet a half a million people buy a new MH every year so a lot of people would say that's the way to go.
We went for a good used one and have been happy so far. You will take a big hit if you by new and then find you don't like the unit or the lifestyle.
Roadpilot
Explorer
Jan 20, 2018
Assuming both cost the same, the depreciation hit on the new one in the first year will be much larger then the used MH.
gbopp
Explorer
Jan 20, 2018
My vote is for a good used unit. Do a LOT of research before you spend your money for an extended warranty.
They are usually a good deal (profit) for the seller. Not so much for the buyer.
eubank
Explorer
Jan 20, 2018
We're planning the used route. Tried and true, 30K miles, a fraction of the cost of a new one.
:)
Lynn
Lwiddis
Explorer II
Jan 20, 2018
I’d go new and the 29M looks good. Light on fresh water for dry/boondocking however.