No Warranty on your RV? Don't buy new?

doghouseman wrote:
I am new here and I am surprised most of you guys recommend not getting a new RV with warranty.

I bought a very old boat a few years ago and it was my first boat. Looking back I wish I had a warranty on it because it was impossible to find parts for the boat and I spent more time working on the boat than I did actually sailing. Seems like the same logic applies to an RV????

Are there any good RV warranties out there are all they all bad?

Having bought both boats and RVs and knowing people who have bought both new...

I wouldn't recommend new unless it's just for the new smell (which is plastic off gassing).

Every one I know Boat & RV has lost a big chunk of their first season to warranty work. In the north, that can easily be a full year of use.

Problem is warranty work typically comes after the paying work. So they fit you in when they have time. If you show up cash in hand, they will take care of you or you can move on to the next repair place.

I suspect, you are confusing buying a piece of junk boat with buying used. Did you get a survey before purchase? Anyone competent will recommend a full survey before buying a large cruising boat...this includes new boats...there are just too complicated to wing it unless you are very knowledgeable. We've had 3 large cruising boats including full time on them for a total of 14yrs...I wouldn't think of buying another without a survey.

Both our boats and RVs bought used have had no major issues. Plus with used, if it's minor (say a small dent), I'll probably just live with it because it doesn't bother me and it doesn't hurt the functionality.