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Old 11-05-2017, 01:31 PM   #1
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Newbie purchase question.

We will retire in about six months. Have been dreaming about purchasing an RV for several years. We went to purchase our 3rd RV first. Budget is somewhere between $50 - 70,000.

We plan to go on short and long trips. Plan to stay home just enough to keep the house and yard in good condition.

Currently looking at used Tiffin, Newmar and Monaco DP.

Shopping on RVTrader, it looks like we could purchase a gas Class A About 4/5 years newer for same dollars.

What do you recommend? Older DP or newer Gas Class A?

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Old 11-05-2017, 01:34 PM   #2
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Lots of travel? DP.
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The more you travel, the more you will appreciate a DP, performance, ride & handling, quieter, etc. None of that, however, means the gas rig is not a good choice. My advice would be to buy the best brand and model your budget can handle, regardless of age. However, when buying an older RV, condition trumps everything else. An old Prevost that has not been well kept is still just an old piece of crap. Maybe worth restoring if the price is right, but a risk (money pit) all the same.

You can get a pretty nice mid-high end DP for 70k, something in the 2002-2005 range. Or a substantially newer gas rig. Look at both and see if the typically superior cabinetry, furnishings, amenities, etc. in the DP turn your head. If not, start looking at top line gassers instead.
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Old 11-05-2017, 02:24 PM   #4
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We have had both 3 gas 3 diesels. Only my opinion pending on the length and if traveling in the mountains a lot I would go with diesel for torque, braking and if towing heavy(pickup w/golf cart in the bed). No matter what you choose look closely for water damage, check out the roof and the age of tires.
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Mostly short trips, budget is somewhere between $50 - 70,000, get newer gas. Be sure to pay attention to CCC and of course other things too.
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There are a few Newmars for sale now in Classifieds.
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Once you find a MH you are interested in, get professional inspections done. If you don't do this BEFORE you purchase, you run the risk of spending significantly more AFTER the purchase. If something is found, the inspector should be able to give you an estimate to repair. You can then decide if you want to proceed and can use it to negotiate a better price. You will be going into it with your eyes open. IF nothing is found, GREAT!!

I would suggest that you get an independent certified RV mechanic to inspect all the RV systems, including the roof. In addition I would have the engine, transmission, frame, etc. inspected by a diesel service shop. Having a coolant and oil analysis by a lab (like JG Lubricants ) would reveal any hidden problems.

Make sure everything is in writing!! Any purchase should be contingent upon successfully passing these inspections/tests.

I would do this to any used MH I was looking to buy.

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Awesome information. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.
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