Forum Discussion
Lantley
Aug 29, 2013Nomad
MookieKat wrote:
Why do people not keep it for 15 years? I would not like to have to spend more time, energy, and money shopping for a new one. I would like to keep one until I am too old to want to travel.
What is entry level and what is the solid level? At our age, we do not have the years to be buying entry levels (if that means 18') and trading up later on....
We would really like to buy something that we will be happy with for as long as the trailer will last.
The trailer will last as long as you maintain it. That said there is a point where everyone settles into there last RV. However most go through 2 or 3 units before they get to their last.
Over a 15 year period technology changes,features change,lifestyle changes. Most people are not content to keep a unit 15 years.
Drive around a camp ground. Most units will be newer you won't find many units built in the 90's.
A second factor is the questionable build quality of RV's coupled with owner neglect and lack of maintenance. Many units will not last 15 years and are traded in for something new and fresher!
People are not willing or capable of crawling around on the roof and inspecting seams and protrusions to ensure there are no leaks. People lack the general understanding that these are rolling houses that will require constant and ongoing maintenance. In the end most units won't last 15 years.
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