haulin-rv

Coachmen just sold out to Forest River on Friday.

jbone

I just last week found a sweet 36' Travel Supreme 5er. I know everybody has preferences, but I really prefer a rear kitchen-the wife can cook and wash dishes undisturbed while everybody is going in and out,to the bathroom, bedroom, etc. This is a 92 model, clean, ducted heat and air, electric water heater, super slide out, ceiling fan, solid oak cabinets and dining table new tires, and storage out the wazoo. I got it for less than half of the average retail. I sometimes check the local RV parks to see if any units there are for sale. Sometimes you can get a deal if a senior citizen has one, but doesn't have a way to move it. They will often sell, then buy another when they arrive at their new destination. That is how I found mine. I also converted the gooseneck hitches on my flatbed and dump trailers to kingpins, so I don't have to swap hitches.

Hounddog

Thanks for the replies and info.I'm still looking but will buy in the next few months.Really want quality(water leak thing) and used for sure.

Hounddog

What about this http://atlanta.craigslist.org/rvs/937211082.html Any idea what the Prowler is worth? Thanks on any advise.

Jeff in TD

You could look up NADA values, but I think RVs have also dropped in price quickly when fuel went nuts, and the economy took a downturn.

http://www.nadaguides.com/Values/Zip...Sec=5&wPg=1102

mopar1ton

We just bought a used 08 Montana Mountaineer and really like it. Since I am new to campers I will share what I have learned. I bought our first 5th wheel (2001 Damon Hornet) from eBay. Oops what a mistake that was. It was a good price but had roof leaks and frozen lines, busted water heater which cost us $500.
I traded it in on the Montana. I could have gotten such a better deal IF I did not have a trade in!
Get what you want the first time! Make sure everything works before you buy it! Storage space is important. A roof is good for about 10 years on average and costs big $$$ to replace.
There is a great website for Montana owners but you have to be a member to read anything there. A good place to find answers to problems that you WILL have is priceless.

Hounddog

27.5 J Prowler trying NADA and it flips to new/used car.Any help.

Jeff in TD

The link I posted didn't work for you?

Hounddog

No.But I looked it up through NADA.They put lots of wiggle room in there values.Maybe its how its equipped also.Anyhow I talked the owner of the rig and asked him point blank how did he come up with a $15k asking price.He said he asked a buddy that sells cars to come up with a figure.He told him to ask $15k. I can kinda see how he came to that figure.High retail on the truck is about $7k.HIGH retail.Trade in value on the truck is a low of $3500.I can see where the Prowler NADA is a high of $10k and a low of $5k etc.I think $12k to $14k would be a OK buy it now price.The Prowler has been kept under shelter.The truck has not.Owner says he's not driven the truck 8k in two years etc.Truck is a 460.Said he got 8.5 mpg in Montana and 8.5mpg in Florida pulling.Says about 13mpg just normal driving non towing.