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gpounder · 01-14-2020, 09:14 AM

What would make a New Motrohome really new?

Here is my wish list.

Retractable counter top over sofa.

Full size washer and dryer stackable, not the miniature versions.

Spa tub with shower combination.

Toy hauler door big enough to load a bike or motorcycle.

Redesign front of coach for aerodynamic performance.

Much smaller windshield.

Side mirrors that do not vibrate.

Paddle shifter on steering wheel for transmission and indicator in dash.

Dash camera.

Adaptive cruse control and built in crash warning systems like cars have.

Interior night lights.

Full suite of engine gauges like Silverleaf has.

Actual fuel consumption indicator in addition the tank level sensor.

Builtin TMPS with extra positions for trailers.

Water flow consumption sensor.

Truly quiet water pump.

AC power outlets on walls where you can find them and light switches where they make more sense, not hidden under cabinets.

If an entry door is behind the front seats then both front seats could moved forward. In this configuration the front cockpit could be isolated with better insulated divider when not in motion. No more need for windshield cover for privacy.

Multi position for dinning table. Most are secured to the floor on the side. Make removable so it could be put in the center.

Crasher · 01-14-2020, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by gpounder

What would make a New Motrohome really new?

Here is my wish list.

Retractable counter top over sofa.

Full size washer and dryer stackable, not the miniature versions.

Spa tub with shower combination.

Toy hauler door big enough to load a bike or motorcycle.

Redesign front of coach for aerodynamic performance.

Much smaller windshield.

Side mirrors that do not vibrate.

Paddle shifter on steering wheel for transmission and indicator in dash.

Dash camera.

Adaptive cruse control and built in crash warning systems like cars have.

Interior night lights.

Full suite of engine gauges like Silverleaf has.

Actual fuel consumption indicator in addition the tank level sensor.

Builtin TMPS with extra positions for trailers.

Water flow consumption sensor.

Truly quiet water pump.

AC power outlets on walls where you can find them and light switches where they make more sense, not hidden under cabinets.

If an entry door is behind the front seats then both front seats could moved forward. In this configuration the front cockpit could be isolated with better insulated divider when not in motion. No more need for windshield cover for privacy.

Multi position for dinning table. Most are secured to the floor on the side. Make removable so it could be put in the center.

Some of the above Newell already has. If it's available on the market, they will build it for you. You forgot one needed item. My son had them install a high pressure cleaner with an RO system. Now, he can stop anywhere and wash the coach before pulling into the RV park spot free.

Coldjensens · 01-14-2020, 11:35 AM

I would only ever consider used. Primary reason is the huge depreciation hit (like 80 - 90% for what we are looking at). Secondary reason is better and less complicated engines and systems (and no DEF). Ideally, I want to find something with a Detroit Diesel engine. By going used we can also possibly get into the much safer and more durable bus types. We also should have enough $ left to customize the interior and some of the systems somewhat. The only thing we miss out on as far as I can see is all the radar/camera computer help you drive systems. i am not that interested in those, but my wife would like them.

Even if I bought new, I would have to put in a custom shower, add batteries, solar panels and inverters, and get rid of some of the televisions. (someone seems to think we all need at least 5 tvs). I would prefer a combined black/grey tank which you are not going to find in a new one as far as I know. I also hate all the plastic and chrome used in newer DPs. If I had money to customize somewhat I could change that crap out to wood, fabric and metal.

The bigger question for me is whether to buy one through a dealer, or hold out for a direct sale and do the deep cleaning and thorough maintenance myself.

Milford 47 · 01-14-2020, 12:02 PM

Well if you hold out just a bit longer all the DD's will be in the salvage yards so you better get to looking

DKB218NYC · 01-14-2020, 12:39 PM

Let's see... a 2020 Newell or a 2010 anything else... hard choice but I'm gonna have to go with new.

DKB218NYC · 01-14-2020, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CamJam1

+2. If I'm going to spend $200k it's not going to be on something that loses half its value in the first five years. That just seems foolish.

99.9% of Americans think buying a motorhome is foolish yet here we are.

How can something you enjoy, something that brings you happiness, lose value? You worked hard to live the dream. Damn the money.

TriMoot · 01-14-2020, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Milford 47

Well if you hold out just a bit longer all the DD's will be in the salvage yards so you better get to looking

Sorry...DD?

Crasher · 01-14-2020, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TriMoot

Sorry...DD?

Detroit Diesel

smp005 · 01-14-2020, 04:28 PM

Good thing there are some that buy new or there wouldn't be many used coaches on the market :-)

CamJam1 · 01-14-2020, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DKB218NYC

99.9% of Americans think buying a motorhome is foolish yet here we are.

How can something you enjoy, something that brings you happiness, lose value? You worked hard to live the dream. Damn the money.

Not in my DNA I guess. To me that much money is an investment, and investments should appreciate, not depreciate.

Brianna · 01-15-2020, 03:11 AM

Yes. A big shout out and big thank you to all the people who buy new.
Wirhout you we wouldn't be RVING at all.

Ivylog · 01-15-2020, 04:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Brianna

Yes. A big shout out and big thank you to all the people who buy new.

X3 for all kinds of things.

BruceDeville · 01-15-2020, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by CamJam1

Not in my DNA I guess. To me that much money is an investment, and investments should appreciate, not depreciate.

My motorhome is an investment. An investment in doing what I like to do. Enjoying life and being able to see the rewards of my wife and my work. My golf cart does not appreciate, my daily driver automobile does not appreciate, the front yard of my old fixed location home does not appreciate (but does take endless work and huge maintenance cost).

If I only invest in things that return money, life is pure hell.

Its just an opinion.

Gordon Dewald · 01-15-2020, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceDeville

My motorhome is an investment. An investment in doing what I like to do. Enjoying life and being able to see the rewards of my wife and my work. My golf cart does not appreciate, my daily driver automobile does not appreciate, the front yard of my old fixed location home does not appreciate (but does take endless work and huge maintenance cost).

If I only invest in things that return money, life is pure hell.

Its just an opinion.

Right on.

What are or have you been working for? A large inheritance for you heirs? Our kids are going to get toys, lots of well used toys we have enjoyed whether we bought new or used. Because it is our money and we should enjoy it. We give cash to the kids and it will be burned through like you never thought.

I don't care whether you buy used, new or build it yourself. In the end "You will not be able to take it with you."

Buy what you want and save the rationale of why what you did is better than what anybody who does something different. No need to thank people who buy new so there are used coaches, no need to thank people who buy used coaches so you can sell your once new coach.

Most of us have considered the same benefits/costs and have come to our decision. No further conversation required.