New vs Used

[Chris and David]

I stumbled across a new 2019 3881MD, which has a den in the middle. This layout is our ideal but is not available until 2018 and up. MSRP is $123K selling for $77K. Based on this MSRP we will have to do a bunch of suspension and add generator.

I would not buy it, as it stands, for this price because of all the additional things we need but might be able to negotiate everything in for an overall good price. All the other units we are looking at are 2015-2016. Some have pretty much everything added but none are the ideal layout.

Layout aside would you do the 2yr old new one or a used one that is ready to hit the road and well taken care of and has had everything replaced/repaired as needed. Has been keep in like new condition. I’m seeing lots of concerns with problems with the 2017 and newer. I’m not opposed to used at all. Only reason I would even consider the new is the preferred layout.

I would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks, Chris

[RWJSIM2003]

I would not do a new 2019 that has lot rot for two years. If I did consider it I would expect to get one screaming deal. You would get all the issues of a new RV and the issues of being two years old already. I would think you would be better off with a used unit that has been upgraded and taken care of.


Just my 2 cents

[wintertree]

I agree.....2 year old "new"....does not mean it does not have issues (can be serious) from sitting around....The sales yard/people do nothing to keep it up...could be water damage (most common)...tire rot...etc
A great cared for used unit that someone has upgraded is always a better option...unless the floor plan is a deal breaker

good luck

[Ford truck guy]

go with the 2 year old "used" HOPEFULLY with all the issues worked out...

[Chief AFD]

From my experience with a 2016 39mb I wouldn't consider either one. Being a retired teamster driver I am just giving you mutual respect and hopefully forewarning you of considering how you invest your hard earned money. Mine was junk and was lucky to get rid of it before it completely self distructed.

[Ford truck guy]

And yet my 2016 38RL was awesome !

Only maybe 2 warranty issues, 1 was the awning was rolling on the sides and Carefree replaced and paid for installation... and I forget what the other one was ??? very minimal, that is exactly WHY I went with a 2020 Redwood when my last one was totaled.

I truly believe that a dealer can make or break your experience.

Good Luck with your decision

[RWJSIM2003]

I am with Truck Guy. I bought our Redwood after much research and knew of what issues we could have. I immediately fixed the issues I could and rest was maintance. Yes we had a few issues while we had it but what RV does not have some issues. Most of the serious issues I blame myself for. Only reason we got rid of the RW was to go to something smaller since we are not full-timers and my wife wanted to go back to motorhome.