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tim1970
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Jan 30, 2017

Life Expectancy of new RV

For a new 5th wheel (or TT) can I expect to get 10 - 15 years from it? We will not be full-timing, just using it for weekend getaways and the week long vacation 1 or 2 times a year. I plan on keeping it under a cover when not in use, and staying on top of maintenance items such as roof and axles. I realize there will probably be some initial warranty work in the first year, but after that is done, can I reasonably expect my RV to last a while? Looking around Facebook and Craigslist, I see a lot of 10 - 15 year old RV's for sale, that look like junk now.
  • We bought ours new and watched it being built at the factory. It will be 22 years old in June. and is just now showing sign of old age. Needs roof work due to a leak and the siding has several stress cracks. I will fix the roof leak and seal the stress cracks. Otherwise it still looks like new inside and out. It gets used for 3 to 4 days every month along with a 3 month stay at our favorite RV resort during the summer. Longest trip was a 7000 mile round trip to middle America.

    Our previous TT was 16 years old when we sold it and it was still in great shape.

    So if you maintain them you can expect more than 15 years.

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