[HoosierDaddy]

One general guideline that I use is the 20 year rule. If an appliance or system is 20 years old the potential for repair or replace is greater. A 25 year old coach that has had most systems replaced/rebuilt may be a better value than a newer model that still sports the originally installed components. Do your homework on a potential purchase...How many previous owners? Were they fulltiming? Which components have been replaced? Was it stored inside? How old are the batteries? Tires over 10 years old may have good tread but should be replaced. LOOK LOOK LOOK....Topside, underneath, inside, spend time just sittin'andstarin'. Before we bought our first Newell (a 1978) the gracious owner offered to let us stay in it overnight as it was parked in her back yard.
Dont spend all of the allocated funds on the purchase price. Consider that a percentage of the purchase price may be required to repair unknown problems after purchase ...The older the coach the more the repair fund should be. As an example...A nearly new coach will have fairly current A/V equipment. An older coach with a small TV may require an upgrade to a new flat screen TV and surround sound. If the fridge runs on LP inspect the rear side where the burner is for corrosion etc. Enjoy the hunt!!!