pawatt
Brainerd MN / Mission TX
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I would go a few years with the old one, if you find a place you really like you might end up buying a park model or a condo. I know many who have gone that route.
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bjbear
Cold Lake, AB, Can
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I wouldn't be too concerned about a 10-15 year old trailer. If kept in good condition you will not be turned away from most parks and if you boondock, you definitely won't have a problem.
The one area I would really pay attention to is the axles and tires. Make sure your axles are always greased and just before you leave on your first trip, have the bearings and brakes replaced. I would also replace all the tires at that time (or at least any that are older than 3 years) You should then be good to go.
Instead of buying a new unit now, you might want to set up a structured savings plan so that you put away some money between now and when you retire. Then you will have the money to put down on a new rig or on a park model when you decide it is the right time to make a change.
Good luck and don't wait too long to retire!!
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DaGoose
Canton, IL
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Thanks all for the great replies!! It's never too early to plan and what I'll do is, like some have suggested, start making payments to myself and I'll have what I need to decide later. If I decide to hold on to my current fiver that will simply be money in the bank......
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Larry & Linda
Lansing MI/Mission TX/????
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Our Teton was built in 94 but gets one year newer every year to avoid the 10 year rule(ya I lie about my age to)
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onehorsehitcher
Donna Tx
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It all depends on how well the unit has been cared for and fits your needs. Many people have to have the newest accessory, ie 3 or 4 slides or whatever and if they can afford them, great. I normally have kept my units at least 10 years and a couple of them 15 years. My first was 10 years old when I bought it. My present one is an 03 but actually bought it in 02. No longer pull it but it sets in a nice lot and I visit it before the snow starts to fly. Come home when the grass needs cutting. Your desires change as you get older. Don't jump into anything.
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Sea Dog
Ontario Can.
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I have never been asked the age of my /93 classC.
If I was, I would not be able to turn around fast enough!
I abhor snobs in any setting!
Life is short,Death is long,
Take a vacation.
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dcason
New York
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We've seen quite a few folks with older and some downright antique trailers.
Take it slow, get maintenance done.
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