There are some marginally better deals out there with private sales but buying from a dealership gives me some piece of mind. Water is a nightmare for anyone but like you said keeping on maintenance is the key.
colliehauler wrote:
Own a 2009 Keystone Hideout and would say construction is average for the price range. The Hideout is less frills but the the construction is about the same.
A good service department you can trust is worth it's weight. My dealer told me when I bought a new 5th wheel (there are two types of RV'S, those that leak and those that will leak). Maintenance is the key to ANY RV'S longevity. Water intrusion is their worst enemy. Religiously check the caulking on the roof twice a year and you can get a couple of decades out of even a basic camper.
I don't agree with piddly stuff being a problem. That can easily be repaired by yourself. Water intrusion is another story.