DutchmenSport wrote:
Another thing. Almost everyone on these forums will pretty much agree, it takes 3 RV purchases to finally get the one that you really wanted. So, usually, first time RVers trade camper within 2-3 years after their first purchase.
Still.... I'm one of those folks that still buy new. I DO understand the depreciation concept, and it's the price I AM willing to pay. I simply do not want to purchase used. The whole thought of used is just creepy to me!
This.
I got on this forum this morning to review the topic of new vs used as we are about to get back into it after a 2 year break to deal with family issues, job issues, etc. (and we miss it terribly).
- 1st used trailer - 1995 Terry, first year they put on rubber roofs. Single slide. It all leaked terribly. Slide was totally rotted out and I had to rebuild the entire thing.
- 2nd used trailer - 2003 Trailbay. Fiberglass side walls developed heavy delamination
- 3rd used - 2008 Fleetwood Regal 5th wheel (parked at a camp on the lake so it didn't go anywhere). Was a real maintenance challenge - something major was breaking or failing once a month.
Which brings me back to the above poster. Even with the massive depreciation hit, it is something I'm willing to take the hit since it is something we will keep for several years.
