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We choose new for all those reasons. But the main reason is........ it's less likely to leave us stranded. Time lost dealing with a down RV can't be regained. I'd rather lose money than my fun times.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

We felt the same way.

@babylonslim

7 жыл бұрын

Must be nice to have a choice.

@FaithwalkerTodd

7 жыл бұрын

Jackie Treehorn It really is.

@kong3

7 жыл бұрын

Its the choices you make your whole life that determine these things, unless you have a catastrophic illness that befalls or natural disaster. You chose how you live, where you live, your vocation, how you distribute your money etc. Step one... quit whining LASTLY buy what you can, don't wait for perfection. If you really want to RV then do it.

Nicely done video, straight to the point. We are currently looking at a used Rv, We hired a third party inspector just as you suggest doing so in this video and were very pleased with the results he found. He found things that we would have never thought to even look at. The cost of the inspection was $500 but we feel like not only did it give us piece of mind but we learned and understood things a little better about the unit. Safe travels guy and we look forward to seeing you back on the road in your new home.

@MovingForwardAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

Hi Dancing, The RV we are interested in is also out of state making it very difficult for us to see it in person and is another great reason to use an inspector. We found our inspector on NRVIA website, they are the company that trains and certifies the inspectors. When you go to their website they have a search engine that will allow you to find a certified inspector in the area you are looking to buy. Hope this helps

@MovingForwardAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we appreciate it!! :)

@TheHungryCubanAdventures

7 жыл бұрын

Great video and thanks for the advice. We would like a used but have not found the one we want yet. Many new 2016 have been drastically reduced. Thanks for the advise about the inspectors nationally.

@jerrydaminato743

7 жыл бұрын

Moving Forward Less Junk more Journey has a class A for sale.

@johnc4552

7 жыл бұрын

Where does one find a 3rd party inspector?

put us in the used rv camp, usually about 10 years old, it takes a while to find what you want but we have saved 75%, we have purchased a class a rv that sold for 250,000 new for 60,000.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

That's a great deal!

We usually prefer to buy new for all the reasons mentioned. We bought our current RV "previously enjoyed" for budget reasons and have been pretty happy so far. The only major issue is that the water heater has stopped working on electricity. We bought an extended warranty and will see how that works out for us when it gets warmer.

@Milesco

7 жыл бұрын

Why wait until it gets warmer? If you have a warranty, wouldn't you want to get your water heater issues taken care of right away?

@toddreimer1158

7 жыл бұрын

Captain Quirk We are in a seasonal site that won't be accessible until April. We are probably taking a trip in April so we can stop at the dealer and avoid the deductable and onsite service fee.

@Milesco

7 жыл бұрын

Huh? Do you mean to say that you're snowed in like the hotel caretaker in _The Shining?_

Before you buy ANY RV google " rv industry death spiral" it's 8 part's, but it will almost make you sick. the 3 companies, Thor, Forest River and Keystone that control has 80%+ of the market don't give a rats ass. it's the worst industry in the world with no lemon law and deny all warranty claims unless you take them to court. To get near trouble free, you have to buy the more expensive rv/camper

One big pro for buying new is you can get rigs with the most advanced features or newest configurations. Right now, i'ts unlikely you'd find a used Class B with lithium, solar, engine alternator, and autostart recharging to keep the A/C running while parked on a hot day. One big pro for buying used is it can leave you with a lot of extra money in your budget to customize your rig to your exact needs.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Very good points!

We bought used from a private party and we could tell not only by the condition of the RV, but how they kept their home, that the RV had been well maintained. He also had all the service records. It was a fair price so I didn't even try to make an offer, rather just paid his asking price because it was below the NADA low price and he knew to move it as a private sale he needed to be competitively priced. Have had some issues with it, but likely not more than any other RV that is going down bumpy roads. Plus, we saved enough money to handle the big issues should they occur down the road. We are now looking at new ones, but I have a hard time justifying the cost over what we currently own.

We bought new because here in So. Cal. Class Bs are very popular and getting more so. We looked for over a year for the model we wanted to be on the used market. For some reason the ERA 70A was never on the RV lot and we ended up ordering it in June and took delivery in late August. We hope we took the right advice given to us by a nice couple who let us see their ERA 70A helping us to decide on the model we anted, which was "buy your last RV first. Lol So far so good! hope you are as happy with your choice!

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joyce!

Excellent job, Joe. I've owned 3 RV's including our present one, and being able to get into what was a "near the top of the line" unit several years ago, at a fraction of the price, was great. We were lucky, buying from a friend who had taken exceptional care of it (we have a quilt over the couch because it is "brand-new" underneath, I'm convinced I was the first one to do a pizza in the oven, it came with all new tires, lots of extras, and for the price of a used pickup truck. You can buy a lot of gasoline and pay a lot of RV park fees for what a monthly payment would be. See you on the road.

I have noticed a few YT'ers, who purchased used RV's, with the purpose of remodeling, repairing and making it their own, who found that they miscalculated the cost of making the unit roadworthy, and had to give up on their dream of traveling. In some cases temporarily and in others it's been put on the back burner indefinitely. I am still happy with my choice of buying new, carefully choosing a rig that fit my requirements and functions for me. I have made the statement before and got attacked by the diesel and size nazis. But they are not paying for my choices, I am. My wife and I are happily living OUR dream and enjoying it. Thank you for the opportunity to chime in.......

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Hey Rory, you're very welcome and I think all of your points are valid. People like to push their opinions on others and we all need to realize what works for one, may not work for another. Be happy with YOUR choice and that's all that matters.

Great insights. We bought used and should have going a professional inspector. Needless to say we had to make some pretty expensive repairs. We trusted the dealer that everything was great, even they were selling it on consignment as is. Stupid us.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Well it was a mistake but at least you learned from it and were able to remedy the issues with the rig. Its only stupid if you don't learn from it.

Graet video - hope the anticipation of your delivery date isn't drivng you too crazy! Just got the ship date on ours this week, March 7. We went new for many of the same reasons as you. After looking at several lots and searching inventory of many Tiffin dealers online we realized we would never find one with the exact options we wanted. One other advantage of ordering is the dealer doesn't have the RV on his lot costing him interest while he waits for it to sell. That gives you a little more negotiating room.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed - we don't have a delivery date yet. It was scheduled to be finished at the end of this month, so we are anxiously awaiting news. Hopefully we don't have much longer to wait!

Just thinking about you guys today and realized how much we miss you... looking forward to more of your adventures this year :) Hope to meet on the road. -Paul nomadic.rv

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul! We miss the regular videos but its hard to get new RV related content when we don't have a RV. That should be rectified in a couple weeks.

Good job ... really enjoyed the Video ... Looking Forward to seeing your new RV ...

I bought a new RV nearly 2 years ago had a few issues which were fixed under warranty and never been happier. If you look after it you will depreciate less and enjoy it more as no one has used it before us.

Yes, so true on all points. It's probably good you came out with this video 'after' you sold yours ;) btw: your grandmother was a smart lady :)

Nicely done video. One question I have is how and where do you find a third-party inspector when buying a used RV? Especially when the RV may be located hundreds of miles from you.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

+Going Forward said: "We found our inspector on NRVIA website" I wouldn't know where to look because I did the inspections myself.

As usual a great video, and you drove home the fact that New or used, is a personal decision, just like what class, size, brand, model and floorplan is also. I would like to point out that I look at depreciation as the cost of ownership or use. If you are going to rent or lease something you pay a fee to use it, when you return it you get nothing back. If you average in depreciation with maintenance over the time period you have the vehicle it works out, unless you buy a lemon......which goes to your point of having a professional check it out if buying used, and doing your do diligence if buying new.... I will always prefer buying new, I get what I want,and can afford, put in the care on my unit, and when it is time for a new one I can afford to step up. I currently have a Newmar Mountain Aire, (2014 bought New) and when in two years I'm ready for a new Unit, my intent is to get a King Aire or Essex..... That is how happy I am with the company, warranty, and the coach....

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rory! We really enjoyed our Newmar and their customer service so if we were looking at another Class A, we'd definitely consider them again.

@Milesco

7 жыл бұрын

@ Rory Roberts: I think the point is that depreciation is a curve, and the sharpest part of the curve - where the rate of depreciation is greatest - is right at the beginning and for the first (roughly) two or three years. If you buy a gently used RV that’s a couple years or so old, you avoid the worst part of that depreciation curve. (If it were a straight line, it wouldn’t matter so much.) If you’re planning on keeping the vehicle for a very long time, then that heavy initial depreciation doesn’t matter as much, because it constitutes a smaller part of the total depreciation and it is balanced or “averaged out” somewhat by the lower rate of depreciation later on. For example, I have a 2004 Mercury Marauder that I bought new (the first new car I ever bought), but I bought it new partly because I knew I was going to hang onto it for a very long time. (And also ’cause I really, really wanted it!) On the other hand, if you’re going to change vehicles every few years, you're better off buying them slightly used. (Unless you’re willing to pay a substantial premium for the benefits of having a new vehicle - which in your case, it sounds like you are.)

@roryroberts3787

7 жыл бұрын

It's chinese dollars, until you sell it. what are you going to do drive around for the first year or two thinking, "OMG, I lost thousand of dollars", or are you going to enjoy your MH. Do you always buy used cars too. As far as buying "gently used" RV's, how do you know it was gently used? Do you realize that low mileage on an RV can be a problem. They are (the good ones) built to be used. If they are garaged or parked say 10 1/2 months a year, non-use contributes to lot-rot. fluids sitting in the hoses, belts deteriorating, critters chewing on the wiring, and leaving little presents for you to find. No thank you, I'll buy new and I know what kind of care and use my RV is getting. Oh and so will who ever buys it from me, because I keep meticulous records of maintenance and repairs, which many folks do not do.....

@Milesco

7 жыл бұрын

--"It's chinese dollars, until you sell it." Right -- but that's the point. If you sell the vehicle early on in its lifetime, then you are realizing that loss. Then it ain't Chinese dollars anymore; it's _real_ dollars. If you do that several times, those losses start to add up. --"Do you always buy used cars[,] too.[?]" Well, as I mentioned above, I bought my 2004 Marauder new, but I planned on keeping it for a long time so the initial depreciation would be averaged over the life of my ownership and therefore wouldn't be a big deal. (And I still have it, 13 years later.) If I were to sell the car after just two or three years, I would've taken a loss of several thousand dollars for a relatively short period of use. As for "gently used", I mean just that -- that it was treated well and not abused or mistreated. I know what you mean about "lot rot", but by "gently used" I didn't mean not used at all for months at a time. I do agree with you that there are significant benefits to buying new, and the biggest one is that you know the vehicle's history -- you know what kind of care and use the RV is getting, because you're the one caring for it and using it. And there's a lot to be said for that. All I'm saying is you pay a premium for that, and you lose that money when you sell the vehicle early in its life. If you keep the vehicle for a long time, then it averages out and it's not so bad. In a previous comment you said "I look at depreciation as the cost of ownership or use", and you're right -- that's *_exactly_* what it is. But that cost is at its highest when the vehicle first rolls off the lot, and it gets lower as time goes by. So that's something a buyer has to consider when making a purchase. As I said before, if the buyer is planning to hang on to the vehicle long enough to bring the average monthly deprecation down to an affordable or tolerable level, then that's great. But if the buyer is only planning to hang on the vehicle for a relatively short while, that's going to be expensive. (But if he or she is rich and can afford it, then by all means, go for it!)

@roryroberts3787

7 жыл бұрын

Well I wish you luck my friend, as I said early on, I believe that everyone has to make their own decision, as to what works best for them. Good luck and may the road be good to you, too.....

very good points, complete and to point

It's a gamble both ways. With that said your insights were fine and factual, but you left out one issue. That is in some states they have what is called the dreaded excise tax, it is a property tax plain an simple. That says you need to pay the town it's registered in, just for the privilege of owning something nice! On a $100,000 rv, in my area, Mass. the excise tax will be well over $5,000 ! The first year! The values thank goodness do go down a lot faster than regular depreciation, but still it's a great expense, o believe it is something like $75/$1,000 of value, that is set by the state. In R. I. It's even higher!! So no mater, it is an expensive game! More so in some areas than others! So what it all boils down to is , just how high do you value peace of mind?

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Wow - didn't know about those excise taxes! I'm assuming that is in addition to the sales tax?

@keithevans7027

7 жыл бұрын

I live in R.I. no incentive to buy a new car. I'm keeping my older 2005 car

@kong3

7 жыл бұрын

Move, that's what we did.

Excellent points. We're considering a Class C. Your video helps a lot! Thanks.

great information. we just bought new.

Did not mention that, because most rv's are not designed to be used fulltime, many manufacturers will void the warranty if/when they find out that is how it is/was used ....

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

+Rocki5pr there may be some companies out there who do that but we have yet to hear of that happening to anyone. When we made appointments for warranty work at Newmar we told them we were full timers and they helped accommodate our needs.

@robertsitch1415

7 жыл бұрын

We're the Russos most of the prestigious class A brands and some 5th wheel brands cover full time living but most of the mainstream brands of lightweight towable products do not.

Great job, you hit all the major pros & cons! Is it possible that you could "B" close to delivery of your new rig?!?! Andy & Kim

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Well we still haven't gotten a delivery date for the new RV so we don't want to reveal what it is until its official.

Was it worth it to buy new considering the short time you lived in it and the depreciation?

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

It was and considering we lived in it for a year and a half, we only took about a 10% loss on it.

@oliviahardin1790

7 жыл бұрын

If you are satisfied with the outcome that is what matters. I definitely see the advantages of downsizing--the cost of GAS alone!

HEY BROTHER DROPPING YOU AN E MAIL RIGHT NOW. GOOD TO SEE YOU. I'VE MADE A DEAL ON A USED RV I PICK HER UP THIS WEEK. HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOUR FAMILY KAIT AND OF COURSE KING LEO.

Yet after spending major $$$ on your new Baystar you discovered after only a year or so it was too big for your needs, limited in function, etc. It would've been smarter to start with a cheaper used model and learn about RVing and your needs before buying new. You seemingly have a much larger budget than most RV KZreadrs so these newbie mistakes are less costly to you.

@tmingshiulh

7 жыл бұрын

A lot RV'rs are like hermit crabs continually moving into different style rigs to meet their changing needs. Perhaps the most prolific RV'r I've observed is Wincrasher who has gone from small travel trailers, to 3 different Travato's, a tug boat, and is now fitting out his new Class A Tiffen..... all within a 3-4 year period.

@wincrasher2007

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that guy is either loaded, or a complete wing nut!

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

You know Jim, we shopped for a LOT of used RV's and weren't really considering new until we found the Bay Star. Looking back, we don't regret the decision and would do it again (of course not knowing what we know now). Sure we spent $$$ on the Bay Star but we didn't lose much when we sold it so we're happy.

@Milesco

7 жыл бұрын

@ We're the Russos: Hi, folks....Two questions: 1. Why did you sell your Baystar? (I'm sure you have a video on that topic, so could you provide a link? Thanks!) 2. How were you able to avoid losing a lot of money on it? In your own video, you admit that the RV takes a huge depreciation hit the moment you drive it off the lot.

You forgot to mention sales/use/excise taxes, which can go up to 10%. In my area I'd pay 9.2% on any RV I buy, so the cheaper the less taxes. Also registration varies by state and some states base registration fees on value, which for an RV can get you well over $1000/year for registration alone. So there's some extra things to consider. There's also another issue I'm currently struggling with: I can't find a new model with the features I want - namely a shorter unit under 33ft with a diesel engine (and no, not on a van chassis either since I need at least 7.5klb towing capacity). Surprisingly almost all RV's with a diesel are 35+ ft long. Older models come around 30ft give or take. So I'll be stuck with getting a 2008 or so, just because I need the towing capacity and want a rig that fits into more parks - or get a huge rig and live with it. We'll see. I tend to buy used vehicles and only had 2 new ones in my life - and to be honest I had problems with new and used vehicles, where new ones often have the benefit of free repairs for a while.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Great point about taxes. Check out the second half of this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/pa57t9GOmpTUo6Q.html That rig can tow 7.5k or more and they still make them...that unit in the video happens to be used.

@uweschroeder

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip on that company. They might be out of my budget, but I'll definitely keep an eye out. Some models even have that perfect little space for my wood stove (in my book a must have for cold desert nights)

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Thought you might appreciate that based on what you said you were looking for. Good luck in the search!

@roryroberts3787

7 жыл бұрын

Tiffin does a great build and has a reputation for great service. They make a model called the Allegro Breeze in 28' thru 34' lengths, they are diesel pushers with several floorplan options, a Cummins ISB engine and an Allison 2500 Transmission. You can look it up online and find out the dealers that carry them. Been making them since 2012. So your choice new or used...

@roryroberts3787

6 жыл бұрын

I may be late with this info, but, look @ Tiffin Allegro Breeze, & Tiffin Allegro Red (33aa), Newmar has a class A unit the New Aire (33' 9") all are diesel pushers. If you are willing Renegade, Haulmark and Dynamax makes smaller Super C's from 32' down to 23' and are diesel powered (Cummins (ISL) some rated to tow 30K.....

Oh, the suspense. I seriously hope the next video will be the reveal ... ;-)

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Well we still don't have a delivery date and want to keep things under wraps until its official.

Great Video! One question: Will your next RV be new again or are you considering used now?

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

The next RV will be new.

Thank you for the great info... I do have one question regarding the warranty work on a new RV... Where do you guys stay when the unit is in for repair since you are full time? We've had our new RV in the shop for warranty work a couple times this year and it normally takes 2-3 weeks just for Camping World to get authorization from Keystone to do the work.. Then it's another week or so until we get it back... Could be a long month without your house and kind of frustrating... lol Just curious because we are going full time in the next couple of years..

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Well the great thing with Newmar is that they typically approve work same day (or the following day) and they over night parts so the work is done as quickly as possible. When we got work done, we would drop it off in the morning and everything was done by EOD. There was one part that took about 5 weeks to arrive so we took the coach and came back in a few weeks once they had the part. We also got work done at the factory, they had a RV park there and would come get the coach every morning and bring it back by 3-4pm each day. If we had to be out of the coach for a warranty item, they would put us up in a hotel.

Joe , Was your last motor home new or used when you bought it ? Sah Hi ! to Kate for me . Will ya's be back out on the road soon ?

Very helpful, thank you!

great info best to you both [show us your new RV]

Q. I hope you can clear up something for me, my boyfriend is dead set that he can pull a 5th Wheel/travel trailer with his 2014 Dodge Dart, I don't think it's possible. Whose right??

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

You are. His Dart has a 1,000 lb tow capacity which isn't even enough to tow one of those small U-Haul cargo trailers. Small Travel Trailers weigh 3,500 and up.

@heathenwolf8903

7 жыл бұрын

That's what I thought.. we saw one at a gas station, (travel trailer) and he swore his could.. I just rolled my eyes and told him no he can't.. Q, what would be a good rig for a roughly little over 7klb trailer? I was looking at one online and really like it. it's in MI so we'd have to travel, which we have no problem. It's used, also, btw.

Good video. Get a lav mic, it will help.

@Weretherussos

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip

We are happy we bought a NEW RV vs. Used. We didn't buy someone's problems and mistakes. Yes we have made some mistakes with our RV. Buy used and you don't really know how long the RV sat around and wasn't cared for. Also you know how it was really used.

I prefer used because I want to make everything about the vehicle exactly how I want it and don't want to ruin a new vehicle by modifying it. I mean I built my own car because I didn't like any other cars. For my next rv I want a something under 30ft that will tow at least 15,000lb so I'm probably going to start either from scratch or possibly with a used semi truck or military truck. O and I would prefer it be a front wheel drive so I can make the floor lower for aerodynamics and height clearances.

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is a great point...don't want to go drilling hole or scratching a brand new RV!

👍 Very helpful info.

did you buy a gas or diesel this time?

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Gas.

Lots of great

Folks responding here trying to make theirself feel better for buying new? They probably realized afterwords that it depreciated 45 percent by day 2. It's an RV! It's life expectancy is probably 10 years, and the warranty might have saved them $5000 on first year. Buying 1 or 2 years old could have saved them $40,000 but either One would sell for $10,000 after 5 years anyway. 5 years cost for new $80,000, while 5 years cost for the 1 year older model may have been $40,000. Do the math.

@Weretherussos

5 жыл бұрын

Not true. After a year and a half, we sold our motorhome on consignment and the depreciation was 10%. Now, if you looked at our final sale price and the motorhome's original MSRP, then yes, we were about 40% below that when we sold - what's not being considered is that most smart buyers will get about 20-30% off MSRP when they buy...hence depreciation is not nearly as bad as it may look on paper. So look at a few used RVs that are 1-2 years old and see what they are selling for. Then look at the original MSRP, take off 25% and see how much the depreciation really is. It's not going to even be close to 45%.

What are you buying next?

the only reason i go to an RV show is to see the way is build other than that i really dont know why will anyone buy a new rv

@roryroberts3787

6 жыл бұрын

If someone doesn't buy new, there would be no used ones...... LOL

Used is the only way to go. There is no way I will drop $100k or more on a new one when you drive it off the lot and you lose 30-40% of value on the first day. Not practical unless you have a boatload of disposable income and plan on keeping it for a few years.

@roryroberts3787

6 жыл бұрын

There is no such thing as the only way to go, once again that is a personal choice for how you plan to use it and what your budget is. I was looking into "slightly" used MH's, until I spoke to several owners, some of them friends who had done the same. It's a mixed bag, some had problems and costs were more than expected, others had minimal problems. Then I looked at my current MH new, got 25% off the real msrp, and an extended warranty thrown in. I have only had to use the warranty once, and that was my fault, I backed under a tree with a low hanging branch and damaged the case on my A/C. Lesson learned. Other then that the only maintenance costs have been PM. As far as the dreaded depreciation, a RV is a vehicle, and all vehicles have depreciation. do you go to a furniture store concerned about depreciation, the markup there is 400% or more. My grandmother used to say, "why buy someone else's problems, they got rid of it for a reason.......

@ma.johnscott55

5 жыл бұрын

I agree.but some of used Rv.are not much cheaper then the new. An you till lose money.

I would buy a new one again and again used are just that used.

If you buy a new rv or car for a period of 1 or 2 years you are going to loose a lot of money... which I guess you are ready know...

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Well...you might lose a lot of money. Much of it depends on brand, model and upkeep. Newmar is a great brand and our Bay Star didn't take the depreciation hit that some other brands might have.

DON'T TALK TO ME LIKE I'M A CHILD!!! ,,,,,,,now give me back my Lolli,,,,,,, ;-) I buy Used everything,,,,well almost everything,,,,,I learned a LONG time ago,underwear is ONE thing you might want to purchase new,,,,jus' sayin" Oh, and Kleenex,,,,,,yeh,,Kleenex isn't very good used. Oh,,and TP,,,but Jeeps,and RV's,,,,yup,used is Awesome. LOL C-Ya!,,,,Peace!

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

lol - oh boy, hitting the sauce hard as usual I see...and when I say sauce, I mean hot sauce.

You did not by new I am told. You were sponsored????

I would never buy things from people like myself :D

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

Yeah I can only imagine what you with...or more to the point, to them.

smell? thats easily fixed

@roryroberts3787

7 жыл бұрын

Not always, you have to find the source of the smell first.....

Who else scratched there screen

👍😃🖖🏻

@Weretherussos

7 жыл бұрын

:)

I'm buying new. I'll never buy used

not brilliant !! . a talking head in front of a blank background for 7 mins . lazy !!

@judithneeley5229

7 жыл бұрын

Still trolling, eh Justin?

@justinlinnane8043

7 жыл бұрын

My God Neeley ! are you still alive ? I thought by now you would have donated all your vital organs to Nomadic fanatic !!

@judithneeley5229

7 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha! I was away for about 4 months , and seldom online. I was taking care of two disabled adults which left little time for internet folly. Did you miss me?

@justinlinnane8043

7 жыл бұрын

I did !! sounds like you've had much more important things to do though that listen to me drone on about eric !

@judithneeley5229

7 жыл бұрын

True. It was also good to be away from surfing the net. Are you still in France traveling?

A fool and his money soon part!!!!!! Buying new is a big mistake!!!!

@roryroberts3787

7 жыл бұрын

What about all the money, you have to put into a used RV to make it function for you, the way you want it? I have a friend who bought a used bus conversion for $24K, wound up putting $65k into it over a year's time period, before he got to use it. And he not done he took it on his initial trip and came back with a list of things he needs to do, including replacing airbags in the suspension, and pulling the engine out to rebuild it. After spending $100k + it will still be a used RV. He could have put the same amt of money into a new Class A same size DP and been able to take off when he bought it, instead of spending a whole year trying to get it right, and he's still not done.