Question What is getting up there in mileage on a Newmar coach

[sheridany]

What is considered “higher mileage” on a used Newmar. I hear all kinds of numbers thrown around. Obviously a well cared coach will last longer but at some point you are headed toward doing more maintenance and fixing things that need repair or replacement. I am looking for general ranges based on your experience.

 

[Amigobaja]

60k

 

[MapNerd]

What a great question @sheridany! I have no idea but I’d be interested to hear everyone’s thoughts.

 

[J&JD]

Way more than 60k. Our 2017 has almost 40k after 2 1/2 years of ownership and the engine/drive train might as well be new. Except for the initial 1 year service, which we had done at Gaffney, I have done all the service and I know it was done well and on time or early. At 100k I believe the drive train, including brakes, will be near new in condition. If you find a coach that is well taken care of I believe mileage is a small factor. (We are NOT full timers)

 

[MapNerd]

Way more than 60k. Our 2017 has almost 40k after 2 1/2 years of ownership and the engine/drive train might as well be new. Except for the initial 1 year service, which we had done at Gaffney, I have done all the service and I know it was done well and on time or early. At 100k I believe the drive train, including brakes, will be near new in condition. If you find a coach that is well taken care of I believe mileage is a small factor. (We are NOT full timers)

40k Miles in 2.5 years?! ? How?!

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

The chassis on a diesel pusher should be good for several hundred thousand miles. The box, if well-cared-for, should be good for at least 20 years. Appliances, etc. will probably have a normal residential lifetime of 5-10 years. I would have no qualms purchasing a diesel pusher with up to 100K miles on the chassis. My preference would be to stay within an age range of 5-7 years or less.

TJ

 

[J&JD]

40k Miles in 2.5 years?! ? How?!

My bad......meant to say 3 1/2 years. Time flies when you travel a lot in your Rv ???

 

[NWIP]

I wouldn’t be that concerned about mileage as much as how old is the coach. I would much rather have a 3 year old coach with 70,000 miles than a 7 year old coach with 15,000 miles. You can probably get 250,000+ out of a set of brakes.

So to answer your question more concerned about how old than mileage

 

[Amigobaja]

As a retired dealer my experince has always been 60k for motorhomes. Ive bought thousands of motorhomes at dealer auctions and i would never bid or buy a used motorhome with over 60k. I found over the years that it doesnt matter if its gas or diesel 60k was the sweet spot.

 

[redbaron]

I put between 12k and 15k a year on the RV and sell it before it hits 75k or 6 years.

 

[skychs]

I was really excited when I started reading all of this. 100-200K miles on a Newmar diesel coach. Then I started to see the limitations on age and I wasn't so happy. Reason .... I just picked up a 2015 Ventana LE with only 7200 miles. I understand the issues related to chassis and engines. They are strong work horses and if properly maintained last a long time.

In regards to age .... why can't the same be said? A well maintained box should last a long time as well. Is it cosmetics? Appliances? What happens at age 5-6 that concerns you?

 

[redbaron]

Age only matters with resale value, due to banks willingness to finance.

If you plan to keep it and not sell, then there is nothing wrong with a 20 year old coach

 

[skychs]

Age only matters with resale value, due to banks willingness to finance.
If you plan to keep it and not sell, then there is nothing wrong with a 20 year old coach

Ok. Thanks. I understand your point and I feel much better. We went with Newmar (first MH) because of the quality and with the anticipation of keeping it a long time.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Ok. Thanks. I understand your point and I feel much better. We went with Newmar (first MH) because of the quality and with the anticipation of keeping it a long time.

It's more about how you use your coach. If you haven't read about the 10 year rule it would behoove you to read up. Many RV parks don't allow RVs older than 15 years. This is the real limitation on how long your coach will last. It can still be a beauty but!!!

 

[redbaron]

I have seen parks that limit the coach age, but those are the *EXCEPTION* and not the rule. These apply more to resorts, and lots that cater to a luxury crowed. Even those parks that have posted a 10 or 15 year rule do not enforce them. It is more of an excuse to keep the "Cousin Eddies" out, which is kind of dumb way of handling it. I have seen some cousin Eddies in a brand new RV.

We travel a lot, and have been to most of the lower 48 states. You should not worry at all about having an older coach while traveling. There is always going to be plenty of places that you can use the coach.