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tenbear wrote:
I bought an entry level Class C new in 2004, it was my 3rd RV. The first 2 were TT. I have no slides but there are just the 2 of us, no dogs, cats or kids. I have made a lot of improvements over the years and the result suits us very well.
We must be willing to get rid of the life we've planned,
so as to have the life that is waiting for us.
โDec-22-2015 09:16 PM
DrewE wrote:
From what I understand, at least when you get beyond the smaller class C's, the class A's are actually more maneuverable in most cases. The extended van chassis that most class C's use do not have a very tight turning radius.
For what you want, I would suggest considering an ex-rental unit. They typically don't have slides, and are usually constructed to be comparatively sturdy and foolproof, and are decently maintained while in rental use. CruiseAmerica is one company to check out for these; $20K - $30K is a lot less than $70K - $90K.
โDec-22-2015 02:53 PM
Frankthedriver wrote:
I'm aware of the depreciation hit. In doing a preliminary pricing search to determine my budget range, I've noted the hit. ๐ I saw the MSRP vs Dealer current model year drop vs prior model year price drop.
A "factory Direct" seller that I viewed had MSRP as you build your MH and then it calculated a "discount", which ranged 20-25%, to get to your final cost. They are still profiting, we just may not know how much. Again it proves out the 20-25% markup. that has been mentioned many times on this forum. yes I'm into numbers. it's my thing. ๐ I needed to prove it. Not that I believe in MSRP, but knowing the common realistic value is a big help (preaching the choir I know).
I enjoy long drives(as in day plus at a time) and having my house(so to speak) with me would be a plus, BIG PLUS. I want or strongly considering New because I tend to keep things for a long time. Might as well enjoy it from mile 1 ๐
valid point Jerseyjim about resale. I guess I should modify my no slide to at least the bed must be accessible without extending the slide. Oh, NEPA = Northeastern PA. we are neighbors ๐
wyotraveler are you serious about the bathroom access? LOL someone designed a MH with difficult access to bathroom because of a slide? I have to look for one of those now. that's nobel prize territory. ๐ Driving with the comforts of home but still need a tree when nature calls.
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Frankthedriver wrote:
When a motor home is driven, the house bounces, resonates, shakes, and leans, many thousands of times, representing a series of extended continuous earthquakes
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