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ezrider999
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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.

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  • 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.
  • Assuming both cost the same, the depreciation hit on the new one in the first year will be much larger then the used MH.
  • 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.
  • We're planning the used route. Tried and true, 30K miles, a fraction of the cost of a new one.
    :)
    Lynn
  • I’d go new and the 29M looks good. Light on fresh water for dry/boondocking however.