11 or 12 year old camper

donn0128 wrote:
Everything I own is old. 2005 Cedar Creek, 2007 Dodge Ram, and a 2007 Suzuki. All still run good, look good, so at my age I see no reason to change.

OLD? that's all like new to me, wife's car is newer, but of course have to keep her happy!!!

My stuff is old also, 03 2500HD with 137K miles and an 06 Lance, I have no need to step up at this time and get the latest and greatest.

I think I would rather spend good money for a used Bigfoot, Northern Lite, Alaskan, etc., than a mid or low level used camper.
I've been very happy with my 10 year old Bigfoot.(Bought for less than $20,000, which wasn't cheap by any means.)

My 95 Lance is original and love it, take care of them and they take care of you. Replaced WH, controller, and just maintain it. I off road so it gets used. Along with my 01 DM GMC. Now that's a old set up by standards on this forum. There far and few but as they say "oldie but goody"

rv.s are not cars most sit more than move . its how it was taken care of .housed. etc ours is a 2007 39k looks new .well taken care of 100k plus should not be a problem.

I have a 2004. Northernlite and it is still like new , my brother has a 2000 big foot and it is also
In excellent condition, I figure mine is still worth $15.000. And you would have to spend
$40.000 to buy. A new one $$$$$
Gaetan

Everything I own is old. 2005 Cedar Creek, 2007 Dodge Ram, and a 2007 Suzuki. All still run good, look good, so at my age I see no reason to change.

The only real drawback is many campgrounds.

I have an absolutely beautiful 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 and 2006 Arctic Fox TC.

Both go together perfectly., are spotless, are clean and other than being white, don’t look “old” in any way. Every system on board works and the truck is well maintained.

However, some campgrounds have turned me away upon learning the model year.

So check on your destinations first as well.

Thankfully, I almost never use campgrounds, but it’s an issue to consider.

As with any year RV, it would all depend on how it was maintained, especially the roof and all exterior caulking. Water leaks are the biggest enemy and could lead to extensive concealed damage.
Appliances, fridge, water heater etc. Could be good for many years yet or could be on last legs or may have been replaced.
Thoroughly check or have someone check the individual unit


Ken

Ours is an 03. Aside from some stickers peeling and couple minor things, it's as solid as a new one.
Key is finding one that at a minimum was kept covered, or preferably under roof when not in use. Otherwise it would have to have been impeccably kept with respect to the weather or it'll likely be a little rough.
The other part of the equation is how much it was used. Weekenders who take care of stuff won't put much wear and tear on in 10 years. Others, not so much.