Sold motor home after 12 years, costs explained

In 2010 wife and I bought a 31 foot class A motor home , wore it out 67000 miles and a thousand night slept in. Went to Alaska, 15000 mile round trip, and 6 other trips to Montana, Idaho, Oregon, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico. Buying a mh at age 60 is the right thing

some economics purchase cost 95,000,,,downpayment 12000, monthly note for 10years 700, mortgage buyout 30000, proceeds at sale 16000,,,,, for a total capital outlay of about 110000.

major expenses. 67000 miles at 6 mpg times 3 bucks a gallon is 33000. Two sets of tires at 3000 per set, Captains seats and couch replacement 1500. Three sets of batteries for 900 bucks. Covered storage at 200 bucks month about 6000. Roads taxes 200 a year for 12 years 2400. Stair replacement 3 times for about 3000. Leveler hydraulic hose replacement twice for a total 4500. Broken windshield for 2200.

minor expenses......oil change, door lock repair, toilet replacement, awning replacement, generator fuel pumps, batter charger replacement. Stuff you need too do yourself

Obersevations.... we used our motor home much more than the typical retiree and enjoyed it. I spent a lot of time repairing and troubleshooting problems. The motor home is assembled cheap with 4-5 different parties that may be involved in fits. Do not expect the dealership to do more than the minimum regards warranty. Do not expect Ford[chassis supplier ]dealerships to agree to repair anything. All rv cabin components [stove, refrigerator etc] are product supported by the component vendor. Vehicle repair shops consider Rv's odd and avoid work. RV repair shops are maybe 1 in 5 ethical with 150 dollars an hour billing for a dude that can't read.

obersevations.....When buying look for a one to two year old mh. You will avoid the new vehicle depreciation and more import someone else will have corrected the long list of repair issues. Have you heard of a ship's shakedown cruise, a rv needs the same experience.

observations.....When selling through a consignment company, be sure to understand all of the costs in addition to the commission. Consignment company initial appraisal for my rv was 35000 and my net check was 16000. Danger is in the several stages of vehicle inspection and fix for sale. Shop costs was 7000 and commission was 2500. They get you by the short hair.

We very much like the rv life style and are investigating rental for next summer. If you can swap fuses and hold on to your wallet its a great way to see the outdoors.

The 2010 mh priced at 95000 is currently listed at 190000 s