The Wife Says We Are Keeping Our '89

[Son_of_Norway]

Our HR is now 30 years old and we decided to start looking for something newer with a slide and a basement. We started looking at the early 2000's. Our '89 HR has sleeping for 6, seating for 10, It can seat 6 people for a meal at 2 different tables. It has a 4-burner stove, oven and space for an extra refrigerator for drinks.

We couldn't find anything with the basic amenities of what we have. The coaches we found look like they are for empty-nesters who don't like to cook and don't expect to go camping with their children and grandchildren. Am I right? Do we need to look newer? My wife says she hasn't found a single coach yet with what is important to her and we are keeping our '89!

[Bruce_Brown]

Many newer Class A's are 6-4-2s.

Cocktails for 6
Dinner for 4
Sleeping for 2

With that said there are also many family friendly units as well. Between bunk models and decent pull-out beds a lot of time the sleeping is there, its just tucked away when not in use.

Also consider an air mattress on the floor. Our kids always liked that option.

[suprz]

Like others said, if it works for you, keep it! And you are completely correct about the newer coaches. We were lucky enough to find a coach that I liked as far as quality etc.. And my wife liked for the creature comforts. It's a 2006 but I try to keep it looking as new as possible. Spend your money on making memories.

[scbwr]

Consider yourself lucky! If the coach is serving you well and maintenance and repairs are average, then why spend $$ on replacing it? Take the savings and make some memories.

I'm also fortunate (as you are) to have a DW that is very practical. When we were looking for our first motorhome, she didn't have a lot of requirements and just wanted to have more room for our longer trips. And, it's more important to her that we have the budget to travel and enjoy, and that's what it's all about!

[deprived]

Son of Norway wrote:
we are keeping our '89!

Those old HRs are amazing.

[bob213]

If your coach is in good shape and doesn't require a lot of money to keep it that way, it sounds like she just saved you a bunch of money. SHE has spoken..;)