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I have been RVing for many years starting with a tent trailer and moving to a Roadtrek and now a Airstream Land Yacht MH. I love my MH, but it is a 1996 and am wondering if I should invest in all new hoses etc. or sell and get something newer? I would like to retain my unit but worry about age of parts. Any comments would be appreciated.
I travel by myself with two dogs.

Hi and Welcome.

I thought I'd have replaced my rv by now (1999) but will keep it until it falls apart around me, I think. It's value keeps going down every year, so it pretty much will be worth the same in several years as now, at this point - depending on just how much it falls apart. The key is keeping the important stuff maintained. If you have, and it runs well - then it's hard to say what you should do. I sure can't make that decision for you- as I've struggled with my own. hahaha But I love mine - layout, etc, so it will be very hard to move on when the time comes. Good luck on that decision.

Glad to have you with us. BTW, is there a name of nickname you'd care to share?

Thanks for the quick response. It is a hard decision, but I just don't want to get stuck on the road with my dogs and a broken down rig when it is 100+ degrees. I am considering switching to at TT if I sell; maybe a Keystone Vantage (they have come way down in price) or the new Winnebago One or Minnie. I do have a 2500 duramax diesel Sierra to tow with; it was my husbands (now a widow) and runs great. I do like being self-contained in the MH with room for the dogs to move when traveling plus the ability to start up the generator for air for the dogs when I stop to sightsee or go shopping.

I like the advantages for my dog of being in a C or A - but others love tt. You have to figure what's best for you. Last mh I saw being towed was a 2012, so don't think that only old ones will breakdown. That said, no matter what year I have, I will always have a roadside assistance plan. Now, if I get to the point where I'm nervous about the engine - then I'll probably have to get a new mh. I see many, many older mh's on the road up here in Alaska - running and looking good - most looking better than mine - again, though, the comfort level has to be one YOU are ok with. And I totally understand. Others will be weighing in on this, I'm sure - most must be out and about today.

How many miles are on it? Gas or diesel? There are older rigs out there still going strong.
I tow a trailer. If anything happens to it I still have my van for transport and camping while the tt gets fixed or replaced.
Whatever you decide we are glad you found us. Welcome.

As someone else said, a lot depends on the mileage and how well it's been serviced and maintained. Those are the important questions. And as far as trailers, I like pulling mine but then again my truck is my daily driver.

Welcome to the forum. I'm sure you will get lots more opinions as more people check in.

welcome to the forum

Thanks again to all. I think I am going to love this group; so glad I found you. For those of you with older (in the 90's or older) what have you had to replace? So far I have replaced no MH parts just engine: new heating cooling system and new computer. Other than tires and batteries that is all the repairs I have had. Just thinking with the age and the fact that the hoses are what blew on the engine heating and cooling I should have all hoses and belts replaced. Pam

Pam, once a year I take my rig to a Ford dealer and ask them to look at everything. This past year was my most expensive single visit- but that's because I did all new brakes, tires, a new battery and regular maintenance (oil change, etc). As long as I do that (which I would do with a new rig also, I feel pretty comfortable. It doesn't mean something else can't happen, but they check my belts, etc etc. I've never needed a new engine! Hopefully have at least 75K or more left on this one! I have had to change things in the rig - fridge, for example. And my generator was a POS from the beginning, and always an expense - replaced it with solar this past winter. If I decide I need a generator again with this rig, will get a portable Honda. I also replaced my microwave, but it was still working - I just wanted a micro-convection.

Hello and welcome to the forum!

Hi. Pam. Welcome! I'm new too, and no RV yet, but learning very fast. Tell us a little about yourself - like where's homebase? Where do you enjoy traveling?