I am considering upgrading my class B camping in favor of the Class A DP. Problem is, a limited budget. I am very attracted to the Beaver Contessa, 1990, 1991. I admire the quality and the price (now 22 yrs later)is within my reach. My question is.... Would I be making a mistake to purchase a MH that is over 20 years old? I have bought older luxury cars before with good results. I actually prefer the prospect of owning a quality built older unit, even over some of the late model "budget" coaches.
CaptGEB wrote: I am considering upgrading my class B camping in favor of the Class A DP. Problem is, a limited budget. I am very attracted to the Beaver Contessa, 1990, 1991. I admire the quality and the price (now 22 yrs later)is within my reach. My question is.... Would I be making a mistake to purchase a MH that is over 20 years old? I have bought older luxury cars before with good results. I actually prefer the prospect of owning a quality built older unit, even over some of the late model "budget" coaches.
I might be a good idea to check out the Beaver Ambassador Club.
You will find a wealth of info and probably some members have or have had the same model. Many of the older models are sought after and most are still supported by BCS in Bend.
Dick
2000 40" DP Beaver Patriot Thunder Cat C-12 425 HP, 1550 Tq
1997 Jeep GC Limited ---toad
2008 Toyota Tundra Crew Max Limited TRD (Retired)
2009 Cougar 268 RLS ~8700 lbs road wt (Retrired)
2006 Jeep Liberty Turbo Diesel.....TV in Training
Being our very first ever RV we are very satisfied with our Beaver Monterey 40' 06 purchased in 08 coach. With any manufacturer there will be repairs along the way. Functionally, structurally, cosmetically and visually we are totally happy. We've been to Montana, St Louis, New Mexico, Arizona & California so whether the roads are curvy, up, down or straight and with the 4 slides we feel right at home. We love our Beaver !!!
We have owned our '97 Beaver Monterey 9 years and put about 60,000 miles on it. At 105,000 miles it runs great, still solid and rattle free.
Our mechanical issues have been few, a few fluid leaks that were easily corrected, one wheel bearing seal, a chassis air redo, a new ride hight part ($35), and one blown injector. Still looks brand new. Of course the woodwork and cabinetry is outstanding.
The Beave
30' 1997 Beaver Monterey
(The shortest DP we could find)
2005 Honda CR-V
Remco surge brake
Thanks for the replies folks. There are similarities in this decision and buying boats.... an area I am experienced. Any manufacturer that uses quality components is the manufacturer I want to head for. I find it challenging (since I am new to RV's) wrapping my head around some of the market prices vs book prices I am seeing. Perhaps I will get lucky and find that unit whose owner held on to all of the service records and service manuals.
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