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1.... IT IS PAID FOR :  In todays uncertain economy , who wants to be saddled with a $700 to $1500 payment on a new motorhome  or  RV ? ..  For the average person, whether retired or working,  this kind of payment seems unthinkable! ! ... While repairs might cost some money once in awhile , the money won't add up to anything like that huge monthly payment . One thing about repairs and replacements is that I know what work  and/or  replacements have been done.
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2... It is probably BUILT BETTER :  As most of you would agree, many years ago the industry built autos,trucks and RVs with better stonger materials...We have a 1978 Dodge Sportscoach. The construction of a Sportscoach Motorhome was considered 20 years ahead of it's time. They featured full steel, welded frames,  roll bars to protect occupants and a bonded sidewall construction. 

3.... It SERVES THE PURPOSE : ( My hubby thought of this one ) .. I had to agree with him.. As much as I'd like to have a new RV with slide outs and some of the other new features ... this one DOES serve the purpose .. It provides us with a home on wheels, our VERY OWN  bed and potty, and a place to store our stuff while we travel .

So there you have it ;  ... I choose to keep the "old girl "  for now ..  In my opinion, just good common sense.  This is not to say that when I win the lottery, I  won't  treat myself to a new one !!!