May-19-2013 12:04 PM
May-19-2013 01:25 PM
havasu wrote:
From my experience, when you buy an older MH you have an initial period and expense of 'fixing her up'. That could be 30%-50% of the purchase cost.
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May-19-2013 01:22 PM
May-19-2013 12:49 PM
havasu wrote:
From my experience, when you buy an older MH you have an initial period and expense of 'fixing her up'. That could be 30%-50% of the purchase cost.
Assuming that you did everything right from the start, your 10 year expectancy is spot on.
Thinking that you can buy an older MH and just jump in and drive and not suffer a catastrophe or 2 is unrealistic 🙂
People generally sell MHs that have some issues, either declared or hidden.
May-19-2013 12:13 PM
May-19-2013 12:13 PM
May-19-2013 12:11 PM
Empty Nest, Soon wrote:
We're looking to buy a used motorhome (our first.) I'm leaning toward an older higher-end MH, such as Newmar, in order to get the features we would like within our budget.
I would like the MH we buy to last for 10 years and be reliable if we give it good care. I don't mind doing the simple maintenance items and repairs, but I'm not looking for MH renovation to become a hobby. I will probably hire all significant work done.
Right now, I have a reasonably good comfort level with buying a 10 or 12 year old Newmar or equivalent MH that has been cared for and is in good condition. I feel that it should last another 10 years without maintenance issues becoming enough of a problem to cause me to sell it. Is this a reasonable expectation? How old is too old before it figures to become too much of a pain in the backside?
Thanks.
Wayne