RV life expectancy
I realize there are infinite variables, but let's say a 34 foot mid-priced fifth wheel, well taken care of, used for full-timing - what is the general life expectancy? We have owned a few campers, bu...
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MitchF150 wrote:
Not full time by any means, but it's always outside year round and it's a 2003 model year Fleetwood Prowler, but I bought it in July of 2002 and it's still dry, solid and all mechanical's functional..
Maintenance is ongoing and keeping it clean, serviced and happy makes me happy.. :)
Mine specifically said in it's manual that it's not meant to be a "full time" use RV, so there you go there... But, it's only a $14,000, 22', #5000 RV too, so there you go right there... I'll bet your 5ver cost a bit more, is bigger and heavier.. ;)
Good luck!
X2 on the fulltime use fine print, if you plan to fulltime you may want to look for a unit that the manufacturer will warranty for full time use at least it may last longer, not to say an entry level unit with proper care could also last many years but odds are you get more years out of unit made for fulltime use if it is going to be used that way. It will cost more at original purchase and weight more to tow. The more options such as leveling systems and heat pumps ,power awnings, remote entry and all the newer items that you can get all will need maintenance and repairs over the years so for me simple is better not as many upscale options .
