[JandC]

There are numerous ways to look at the RV trade issue. No matter how you approach it you are going to drop money every year. For us it was a combination of increasing our standard of living (going from a 2008 to a 2014 and being full time), and the fact that our current return on investments isn't that great. As far as how long do you keep a Montana before you trade, IMHO I think there is a strong market out there for 3 - 5 year old models. If my unit was 8 or 10 years old I don't think I would expect as much out of it and would probably try to sell it myself. Don't get me wrong, I have seen some really nice older units out there in perfect condition, but the dealers probably wouldn't give much for them on a trade.