An RV is not an investment, it is an expense. It will depreciate rapidly for a few years and then bottom out based on features and condition. When people (often) ask me how much it costs me to travel in my MH I just smile and say "don't really know and don't really care". I call it a hobby, recreation or lifestyle. An investment should either provide income or a chance for appreciation. A MH should provide fun and enjoyment. Somebody who is worried about resale value probably shouldn't buy an RV. Boats (I have a big one) and airplanes (I never ever want one) fall into the same category. You can't put a dollar value on pleasure. I have friends who still have almost every dollar they ever saved and almost never go anywhere or do anything. I guess they think that fun begins in their afterlife. My bet is their kids will have the fun that they missed out on. I hope to spend my last buck while taking my last breath. Or close to it. :)