The question is, are you handy or have a fat wallet? We purchased 6 year old 5er and lived and traveled in it for 7 1/2 years. It was a well constructed unit but the parts were ageing out, Refrigerator, water heater, fucets, converter, furniture. Not complaining but these were all componets the structure was still sound. We orginaly purchased used as we didn't know whether full time RVing was for us. The only things we went to a shop for was tires and brakes. I was able to handle all other necessary repairs or replacements. After 50,000 miles criss crossing the country we traded our home for a new trailer. Is it perfect, no, but the few problems are with componets not with the structure itself and covered under warranty. Both of which I can replace myself if manufacture sends me the parts.