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Originally Posted by Squerly
The motor home industry is hurting themselves in the long run.
I personally would rather buy a 5-year old Newmar Vantana than to buy a brand new Thor Challenger 37tb. Both will be about the same money but the Newmar will be much nicer in every respect. And the kinks will have already been worked out for me.
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Good luck at that. I have owned a total of 6 campers (3 motorhomes) all of them used except for the last purchase. Every one had problems requiring minor to major repairs. As example, a class C had a leak in the rear, unbeknownst to the previous owner. I discovered it when I noticed a screw sticking out from the trim. It required complete removal of the rear of the coach, remanufacturing the rear supports for both rear corners and putting it all back together.
Sure you're going to experience problems with ANY unit you BUY. Buying new ensures me that all the problems are mine...not caused by misuse or ignored issues by the previous owner.
Of course I wish the workmanship was better, but having been in business my entire working career, I realize it is a PEOPLE problem.
I realize there is a difference between annoying issues and MAJOR problems but bottom line, it's everywhere. If you can't cope with it, rent an RV or better yet stay in a hotel!
Again, if you think buying used will solve your problem...well good luck at that. My thought is to buy what you want,
expecting kinks and work through them.
I love my Miramar!
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