Looking At First Class A Purchase
We are going to purchase our first MH within the next year. Looking at retirement in 5 years and plan to use it on short trips until then. Once we retire we will be taking longer trips for months at a...
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Let me toss out a couple of thoughts on this topic. I personally am a great believer in older high end MH. Many of these can be purchased within your budget. My favorite of favorite is the 2000 to 2003 Beaver Patriot Thunder.
Why these year and why high end??? Several reasons which include getting nice to have features such as either a Hydro-Hot or Hurricane heater. Large tankage, many already have at least one solar panel, excellent build quality, and large engines with good fuel economy. Most will already have at least a combo washer dryer and don't forget the cedar lined closets.
We're very happy with 2 slides and there can be an advantage with two. There is nothing encroaching on your outdoor living area and you typically get a very large awning. In the case of the PT it's a 20 or 22' Girard. That value of a large awning can not be overemphasized.
Regarding price, I tend to go against the grain and look for value rather than rock bottom price. I also prefer to use a reputable dealer that conducts a bumper to bump PDI and ensures that absolutely everything is working before you drive off the lot. We have purchased both out MH's at Beaver Coach Sales in Bend. Their policy is to have you stay on the lot for several days after taking possession. That way if you find anything not working they will take care of it but once you leave the lot you're on your own. Using a good dealer may cost a bit more but you spend less (if that makes sense)
Also, if you want things like a sat dish installed or anything else you can negotiate that into the cost.
Good luck on your search.
Why these year and why high end??? Several reasons which include getting nice to have features such as either a Hydro-Hot or Hurricane heater. Large tankage, many already have at least one solar panel, excellent build quality, and large engines with good fuel economy. Most will already have at least a combo washer dryer and don't forget the cedar lined closets.
We're very happy with 2 slides and there can be an advantage with two. There is nothing encroaching on your outdoor living area and you typically get a very large awning. In the case of the PT it's a 20 or 22' Girard. That value of a large awning can not be overemphasized.
Regarding price, I tend to go against the grain and look for value rather than rock bottom price. I also prefer to use a reputable dealer that conducts a bumper to bump PDI and ensures that absolutely everything is working before you drive off the lot. We have purchased both out MH's at Beaver Coach Sales in Bend. Their policy is to have you stay on the lot for several days after taking possession. That way if you find anything not working they will take care of it but once you leave the lot you're on your own. Using a good dealer may cost a bit more but you spend less (if that makes sense)
Also, if you want things like a sat dish installed or anything else you can negotiate that into the cost.
Good luck on your search.
