Too old to purchase RV?

[Rbjewell]

My husband and I have been camping since we were married 47 years ago. He is soon to be 69 and I just turned 65. We started out with a tent, went to a pop up, bought a very used 1977 Winnebago that my hubby rebuilt, purchased a 1998 Coachman class C, now looking to buy a gently used class A. I keep putting the brakes on when we find one. Some of the thoughts that are going through my head; suppose we purchase one and our health fails, we will have to finance and probably never pay it off, is it a good financial decision? We can afford it and have been saving for the down payment, I just can't bring myself to make the purchase. It's not my husband, it's me! Has anyone else felt this way and still made the purchase? Were there regrets? Hoping someone can ease my mind. Thanks!

I am 76 and just purchased a brand new Newmar BayStar. I also bought travel insurance through Good Sam so if anything happens I will be taken care of and a driver will take the coach home. This made my wife happy. Go for it.

 

[billnourse]

I will turn 75 in Sept. Wife is 69. We just upgraded from a 1996 Holiday Rambler 5th wheel to a XLR Nitro 321 toyhauler. I didn't work all my life and retire to not try and enjoy my twilight years. I will likely not live long enough to pay it off, but I will enjoy it while I am able, and sell it when I'm not.

 

[Amoque]

We can afford it and have been saving for the down payment, I just can't bring myself to make the purchase. It's not my husband, it's me! Has anyone else felt this way and still made the purchase? Were there regrets? Hoping someone can ease my mind. Thanks!

I'm kind of on the other curb. I always thought I'd wait until retirement to buy my RV so I'd have the time... and more money. My brother has always had better sense and convinced me NOW is the time; that nobody has a lease on life. Truth is, I absolutely love RVing and we go as often as conditions (vacation balances) allow. My advice would be that if you're sure you enjoy going, then figure some way to get there NOW.

Used RVs are seldom used much - a couple of weeks a year sometimes? Take your time, look around, and buy something a [model] year or two old. My brother's first Outback was a trade-in, the previous owner couldn't back it into his parking spot so he traded it in the following year for a class C. Saving that initial "commission depreciation" can make a used unit much more affordable - and enjoyable! Taking the time to study prices, makes, models, and features can be fun and better acquaint you with what you can expect to sell for if you have to.

Good luck - and hope to see you out there!

 

[catev5199]

My husband and I have been camping since we were married 47 years ago. He is soon to be 69 and I just turned 65. We started out with a tent, went to a pop up, bought a very used 1977 Winnebago that my hubby rebuilt, purchased a 1998 Coachman class C, now looking to buy a gently used class A. I keep putting the brakes on when we find one. Some of the thoughts that are going through my head; suppose we purchase one and our health fails, we will have to finance and probably never pay it off, is it a good financial decision? We can afford it and have been saving for the down payment, I just can't bring myself to make the purchase. It's not my husband, it's me! Has anyone else felt this way and still made the purchase? Were there regrets? Hoping someone can ease my mind. Thanks!

Do it...and enjoy every minute you have with it! Throw away the "what ifs"...

 

[Ben]

I drug my feet on retiring and also purchasing one. Glad I finally retired and we bought a used one. Had a friend that was diganosed with cancer about a month ago. Went and seen him about 11 days ago. Got word he died last night, he was only 63. Like everyone says enjoy it today. Good luck.