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08-08-2014, 02:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 22
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Soon to be newbie motorhome owners
Hello to all. Next week we hope to become first time motorhome buyers. Purchasing a used motorhome is pretty nerve racking especially for first timers but we've learned a lot from the archived IRV2 member posts over the last 6 months while doing our homework. Hopefully as we gain experience we'll be able to contribute to the sites knowledge base but for now the only practical knowledge I can share is about metal detecting as a hobby. If you have an interest in the hobby or have considered giving a shot, I can probably help you get started or in the least steer you to a few good websites that are helpful. Gary & Melissa
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08-08-2014, 02:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,138
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Aurum... Rving is great and the people here make it easier to normalize as you grow into the lifestyle. Enjoy the journey.... the fun is about to start
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Craig Gosselin
1994 Fleetwood 33H
1995 Fleetwood 30H (parts vehicle)
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08-08-2014, 02:47 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: At various Florida State Parks.
Posts: 967
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Welcome to the Forum and best of luck finding that perfect RV for the family.
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George and Brenda
2005 Newmar Dutch Star 3810, Spartan with CAT7
2013 Honda Fit 
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08-08-2014, 02:54 PM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 741
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Congrats, Aurum! You are way ahead of us...
Anyways, if you know the MSRP of the used RV you are looking for when it was new , I compiled some data http://www.irv2.com/forums/attachmen...1&d=1407528423 in this spreadsheet.
Just looking at the numbers is the percentage of what it should cost after the amount of years it has been in use. So, if it's a 5 year old RV, at the low end, it should be around 40% of the original MSRP when it was new.
Good luck,
Frank
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Frank (RVM88), Lourdes, ChiChi and Coco!
2022 Fleetwood Flair 28A
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08-08-2014, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 53,647
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Hi Gary & Melissa! Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined us!
Congrats on the new MH! Keep her between the ditches!
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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08-08-2014, 04:14 PM
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Senior Member
Thor Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Wherever the rig is parked
Posts: 8,092
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Bruce Dickson 2013 Thor Challenger 37GT, 5 Star Tune, Safe-T-Plus Steering Control with Air Trim, Roadmaster front and rear Sway Bars, SuperSteer rear Track Bar, Crossfires, 2018 Honda CRV . Full timers since Jan 2012.
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08-08-2014, 04:25 PM
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Community Administrator
Fleetwood Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Marquette, Michigan "Da UP" & Lehigh Acres Florida
Posts: 21,789
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I hope you enjoy it as well as many others have.
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John & Cathy R.
06 Pace Arrow 38L Workhorse W24
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08-08-2014, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member
Solo Rvers Club
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Ham Lake, MN
Posts: 3,038
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Gary and Melissa, Glad you're aboard. Congrats on the new to you rig. Snow banks in MN are a great place for the metal detectors....at least that's what my former neighbor used to tell me. Enjoy your adventures and be safe.
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Have a wonderful day!
Ken (RVM 87)
FT DP Wanna B The journey is the destination!
Retired & perfecting procrastination! 
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08-08-2014, 05:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 847
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Welcome to the irv2 gang, Gary & Melissa! Congrats in advance on your upcoming motorhome purchase! Good luck getting started.
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Hudgens Family, 2014 Jayco Precept 31ul, 2011 Jeep GC toad, Blue Ox BX7365 towbar, RVi2Brake in Jeep
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08-08-2014, 06:08 PM
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Senior Member
Carolina Campers
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Winston Salem, NC
Posts: 3,452
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Soon to be newbie motorhome owners
Good luck!
I hope you make some great memories RVing. We sure have.
Don't rush it. There are lots of floor plans and used coaches out there. It is truly a buyers market, with all the bargains just waiting to be picked up.
I'd recommend you consider an extended warranty. It will be another upfront cost, but I wish I had done that on my first used coach. I would have made my money back within the first year. BTW, Wholesale Warranties is a good place to start, and they are an iRV2 sponsor.
Ted
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08-08-2014, 06:51 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 22
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Thanks all for the welcome and kind words. We are looking forward to the new life style and seeing more of the country.
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08-08-2014, 08:12 PM
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Community Moderator
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
Posts: 30,038
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Glad to have you here with us. Happy Trails!!!
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Tony & Ruth........... FMCA#F416727
2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
No amount of money can buy you an extra second of time.
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08-09-2014, 04:44 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Buffalo, IA
Posts: 2,825
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Welcome and congrats on your soon to be motorhome... 
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Terry & Brenda - From the Iowa Banks of the Mighty Mississippi
2011 Winnie Journey 34y, Freightliner / Cummins , 2012 Chevy Colorado Toad
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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08-09-2014, 04:52 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Johnstown, PA USA
Posts: 3,326
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Welcome and congrats to you....
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John, Deb; & our dog, Benji, Forever in our hearts.
2014 Coachmen Leprechaun 319DS V-10
2011 Jeep Liberty Jet & 2014 Jeep Wrangler
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