For starters I was 44. There is another tread about how long into retirement people will be keeping their motor home. I am no where close to retirement and I feel like I don't fit the demographic. I want to keep this specific to class A DP's and late model ones say within 5 years old because of the huge expense.

I was 37. I'm 48 now and still have the same motorhome.

I was 34 when I bought my monaco, at 38 I moved to a 5th wheel. I loved the bus, but the 5th wheel has a lot more space, I already had the truck, and no longer have another engine to maintain.

I'm 63 and still not old enough to have one.

How young were you when you bought your first DP?

J-Rooster
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
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TKC2011
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
DSDP Don wrote:
First RV at 21, bought a new Monaco Diplomat in 2005 at 49, just bought the Dutch Star this year at 57. Maybe one more???

I think your kids may veto another rig, DSDPDon ;)
Spizzer
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
Sold the popup and moved right into the DP 10 months ago at 57. Retired the previous year at 56.

Jeff
DSDP_Don
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
First RV at 21, bought a new Monaco Diplomat in 2005 at 49, just bought the Dutch Star this year at 57. Maybe one more???
drillking
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
I was 37, it was a Fleetwood. Had it for 5 years. Have had mostly fifth wheels since. I just like having the bigger pickup to drive around and the room in the fiver. Like all RV,s but like fivers more so.
TempatureContro
Explorer
Aug 28, 2014
Bought 1st RV 8 years ago at age 58. Custom ordered '06 Monaco Knight. Still have it and headed to Utah Friday!
Bucky1320
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
Two weeks ago...43
tyoungs
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
First DP at 53 - a 98 Coachmen Santara, Now 10 years later on my 3rd Holiday Rambler DP - see signature.
mtrumpet
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
First DP at 53.
Owned a Class A gasser prior.
TDInewguy
Explorer
Aug 27, 2014
Mr.Mark wrote:
TDInewguy wrote:
I bought my current Diesel Pusher at 32 years old. It had 24,000 miles and I'm about to hit 80,000 miles. Just turned 39.

Lost my first wife to cancer at 35, left me with boys 2 and 5 years old. Just got remarried and now the boys are 6 and 9. My new 31/yo DW drives the RV and loves it.

Love it!

I certainly remember your story and I'm so glad that you have found happiness again.

Back to the topic..... I bought our first diesel, and only, Motorhome in our signature in 2007 at the age of 48 a couple of months before my 49th........ now at 56, I'll get the second and last motorhome (famous last words) this October.

MM.

Thank you for the kind words! It is GREAT to be remarried and have someone who loves to travel in the RV... and drive it!