Lantley wrote:
don't think the next RV impacts the equation.
Your 2005 is now 12 years old with lots of life in it I agree I have a 2007 truck that I am fond of. However as it ages and wears its value will deteriorate as it becomes old and worn. By 2025 it will be 20 years old and sort of worn out , much in the way you are not interested in buying a 1997 model year today.
It's more about the value of your current RV.
I understand you have no motivation or desire to sell /trade your current unit. But if you continue to play the RV game you will eventually upgrade due to the wear and tear on your current unit.
They just don't last forever!
When that time comes you will choose from what is available at the time in your price range.
While there is no six year rule, there should a thought to sell your RV while it still has some value vs. taking it to the grave or spending too much to keep it viable.
Do you put a new $5k rubber roof on an RV that is worth $6K, those are the decisions we all want to avoid.
A very thoughtful response!
Thanks.
P.S. The only reason the DW and myself can think of for trading from our current "perfect" 2WD Class C RV at some point would be only for a style change - such as maybe going to a 4X4 Class B/B+ - as we sometimes want to explore and/or drycamp in areas that are recommended for 4X4 vehicles on very rough roads.
