bpaikman
RVF Supporter
- Joined
- Jun 25, 2020
- Messages
- 1,078
- Location
- Lake Jackson, Texas
- RV Year
- 2014
- RV Make
- Newmar
- RV Model
- Ventana LE 3436
- RV Length
- 35 feet
- Chassis
- Freightliner
- Engine
- Cummins 340 hp
- TOW/TOAD
- 2013 Subaru Crosstrek - manual, flat tow
- Fulltimer
- No
Don’t worry about what it’s “worth” - that’s an extremely fluid number. What is it worth to YOU? What can you afford?
get a lot of opinions from different sources.
We have had zero experience with gas models, but we alternated between shock at the cost of repais to our diesel, and pleased amazement at how well it stood up to many situations.
A repairman once reminded us that it’s a crackerbox on wheels that’s constantly being exposed to a hurricane and earthquake when moving.
We had several years experience with our older diesel Rvs and appears to me, that after a certain age, or mileage, ...that you are going to spend the same total $$ whether it’s upfront on a newer model or repairs on an older model.
I think this ’sweet spot” depends on the model, history, and luck.
As with everything, preventative maintenance and safety is paramount .
But (I try not to think about this too much), one bad accident with a stupid driver, could cause you to lose everything.
We could tell you some stories, but ... take every precaution, and then some. Safety first!
get a lot of opinions from different sources.
We have had zero experience with gas models, but we alternated between shock at the cost of repais to our diesel, and pleased amazement at how well it stood up to many situations.
A repairman once reminded us that it’s a crackerbox on wheels that’s constantly being exposed to a hurricane and earthquake when moving.
We had several years experience with our older diesel Rvs and appears to me, that after a certain age, or mileage, ...that you are going to spend the same total $$ whether it’s upfront on a newer model or repairs on an older model.
I think this ’sweet spot” depends on the model, history, and luck.
As with everything, preventative maintenance and safety is paramount .
But (I try not to think about this too much), one bad accident with a stupid driver, could cause you to lose everything.
We could tell you some stories, but ... take every precaution, and then some. Safety first!
