KLO
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While it's true the interior may look a little ragged on a used whatever just think what you can do with it! Many people complain about the tacky interior's on the new RV's, with an older one you can paint, paper, make, or have made, curtains, etc. It's fun to do the things that make it your own and your not going to feel guilty about doing things to a perfectly good, but tacky interior!
My sister and I have painted, wallpapered, made curtains and almost totally re-done my TT. Because we didn't like the carpet my DH and I had the flooring replaced with lino. Had the couch re-upholstered, built some new cabinets and lots of other things. From what I have seen on these forums people do this all the time on newer units so why not on an older one that doesn't cost as much in the first place?
Now we are going to start working on my sister's older, 1984, class "C". Going to do the same things to her unit as we did to mine.
Part of the fun of owning an RV is working on it!
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Kajtek1
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kellem wrote:Would you buy a used toilet or mattress?
I've yet to consider a used camper nor will i but certainly would'nt condem those that don't mind used.
Guess where delivery drivers pee, or sleep?
Today's prices are tricky. Values of luxury items dive nose down and some sellers can't just adjust quick enough, what makes the used asking prices ridiculous.
Than if you buy new one and try to sell in i couple of years you'll be on the other side of the fence. I think shopping around is rewarding, but not for everybody. Took me 1/2 a year to run into my present conversion, but I was the one who remodeled it. Excelent coach (that I could never afford new) for pennies on the original dollar.
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SwanInWA
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KLO wrote:While it's true the interior may look a little ragged on a used whatever just think what you can do with it! Many people complain about the tacky interior's on the new RV's, with an older one you can paint, paper, make, or have made, curtains, etc. It's fun to do the things that make it your own and your not going to feel guilty about doing things to a perfectly good, but tacky interior!
My sister and I have painted, wallpapered, made curtains and almost totally re-done my TT. Because we didn't like the carpet my DH and I had the flooring replaced with lino. Had the couch re-upholstered, built some new cabinets and lots of other things. From what I have seen on these forums people do this all the time on newer units so why not on an older one that doesn't cost as much in the first place?
Now we are going to start working on my sister's older, 1984, class "C". Going to do the same things to her unit as we did to mine.
Part of the fun of owning an RV is working on it! I guess everyone doesn't feel that way, but we sure do! That's why we were able to have our little Resort TT for six years and then sell it for $100 bucks less than we originally paid. By then we'd painted, wallpapered, added cute new valances to the blinds, etc. The people who bought it fell in love with it right away. Admittedly, not everyone has the ability or desire to do that sort of thing, but it sure is to your advantage if you do! 
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SwanInWA
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SwanInWA wrote:KLO wrote:While it's true the interior may look a little ragged on a used whatever just think what you can do with it! Many people complain about the tacky interior's on the new RV's, with an older one you can paint, paper, make, or have made, curtains, etc. It's fun to do the things that make it your own and your not going to feel guilty about doing things to a perfectly good, but tacky interior!
My sister and I have painted, wallpapered, made curtains and almost totally re-done my TT. Because we didn't like the carpet my DH and I had the flooring replaced with lino. Had the couch re-upholstered, built some new cabinets and lots of other things. From what I have seen on these forums people do this all the time on newer units so why not on an older one that doesn't cost as much in the first place?
Now we are going to start working on my sister's older, 1984, class "C". Going to do the same things to her unit as we did to mine.
Part of the fun of owning an RV is working on it! I guess everyone doesn't feel that way, but we sure do! That's why we were able to have our little Resort TT for six years and then sell it for $100 bucks less than we originally paid. By then we'd painted, wallpapered, added cute new valances to the blinds, etc. The people who bought it fell in love with it right away. Admittedly, not everyone has the ability or desire to do that sort of thing, but it sure is to your advantage if you do! Six years of camping in that unit cost us $100 -- what's not to like about that?
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beemerphile1
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CindyBR777 wrote:...new or used? Advise on buying both please.
Depends on exactly what you are asking about. I have always bought used vehicles and RVs but I always buy new toilet paper!
Used vehicles; someone else takes the biggest hit of depreciation. Prices are much more negotiable. The older it is--the handier you need to be.
New toilet paper; depreciates terribly but...well...you know. he he
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SwanInWA
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beemerphile1 wrote:CindyBR777 wrote:...new or used? Advise on buying both please.
Depends on exactly what you are asking about. I have always bought used vehicles and RVs but I always buy new toilet paper!
Used vehicles; someone else takes the biggest hit of depreciation. Prices are much more negotiable. The older it is--the handier you need to be.
New toilet paper; depreciates terribly but...well...you know. he he
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CindyBR777
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Well I sure do appreciate everyone's intake on this subject. I guess my thinking was on the "how old" question is that the camper we are going to purchase next will be one that will need to last us awhile. I guess that was my thinking on buying new. Wanted it to last at least 8 or 9 yrs. So if i bought a 10 yr old camper it would be 18 or 19 yrs old when it was time to trade it in. I really dont want one that old. Anyway..like everyone said..it's our preference but I appreciate all the opinions.
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tabraha
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It doesn't bother me one way or the other. We bought our previous TT used and enjoyed it greatly. It actually got thrown into the deal with a truck I was buying so we didn't complain and got great usage out of it. I have bought the bulk of my vehicles used and a few new. If I'm happy with the product and the price I don't get distracted by new/used. We just bought our 5'er new and are tickled with what we could afford new right now b/c of some dealers having trouble moving new units. Suited me just fine. I'm sure we'll find little things to work out on the new one but we had to do that on the used one too finding the PO's "interesting" repair techniques.
I've enjoyed being able to upgrade to the features/technology of a new unit by simply trading up. For me time spent working on upgrading the old unit would have been fun but for me less efficient financially. Sure it would save me money vs purchasing a new unit but by the time I add up parts, materials and most importantly what I could've made in that same amount of time with my job vs not being paid to work on my coach I'm pretty much back to square one $-wise. I already enjoy my work (or else I wouldn't be doing it!) so I don't think I want to change into the RV renovation field.
Now if I was retired that would be a whole 'nother ball of wax! I'd renovate just to have something to do but that's just my personality.
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chockwald
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I used to always buy new. As others have opined, as I got older and wiser I chose to stop "eating" 4 years of depreciation. I have been buying used for 20 years now. If you do your research (due diligence), and are patient you will, not might, but will find a quality used unit for a fraction of new. There are very few perfect new motorhomes manufactured today. Almost every new motorhome will have to make multiple visits to the dealership to fix, in most cases, minor stuff under warranty. The last thing I want to do when I buy a motorhome is to see it spend more time the first 6 months at the dealership, than being used for its intended purpose. If you buy a used unit that has already had all the small stuff fixed, then you have a better chance of getting a closer to perfect unit, albeit used. If a used toilet, or mattress is your issue then replace them...they are not that expensive. By the way, be sure to never stay in hotels, or motels again if used toilets and mattresses are your issue.
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Sea Dog
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As one who grew up with an outhouse that you brushed the snow off the seat with your hat, whether a toilet is new or used is far down my list.
Course, as I never buy new, the point is moot.
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