Value.....

[Barry]

For sometime now many of you have asked me about values on RVs or which RV to buy. I am always glad to give an opinion as they are like belly buttons... ... . most folk have one. While surfing thru ebay today there are two prime examples of what I have been preaching. ( A picture is worth a 1000 words and an example is worth a 1000 pictures. ) Ebay item #594116408 is a Holiday Rambler Alumalite Custom that these folk bought brand new and paid almost $40,000. It has been used half a dozen times and has always been stored indoors when not in use. No smoke, kids or pets. The owner is hoping for $18K but if it could be bought for $15 or $16K it would be a bargain compared to a new one. The other unit, item # 594095399, is a Jayco that a dealer took in trade in Nashville. He told me about the unit last week and said he would get back to me but I never heard from him. If that unit could be bought at something back of $9K it would be a lot of camper for the money. So there you have it RV fans, "Take a hard look at yesterday's quality before you buy today's junk". II Barry 3:4... ... .....

 

[MN Cummins Lvr]

Barry,



Just wanted to thank you for your opinions and advice. When I am ready to take the final plunge, I will buy used instead of new on the 5'er. Let some other poor soul take the hit on depreciation



Thanks again for your help!



Paul

 

[SLVRBLT]

Barry-



You helped me a great deal (for free) during a long and what I thought would be endless search for a used RV. It ended up being almost a year. I almost gave up a few times and considered buying new, but when I thought of those thousands I'd lose in a couple of years I came to my senses. I wished a lot of times that you were closer to where I live.



I ended up with an 1999 that I probably saved at least 8-10 thousand on compared to new and you can't tell it from a new one!! Thanks for all the advice in the past. If I can send you any customers I certainly will! You the man, Barry!



Dave

 

[Barry]

Ahhhh... ... I love it when a plan comes together!! Happy Camping! And think of all the great places you can go with all that $ you saved!!!!

 

[RATTLINRAM]

Buying used,,,,,,

About eight years ago, when the wife and I pulled a 18' well-used MobileTraveler with a well-used GMC 1/2 ton, we were happy. Then, the wife seen a used 86 26' Nomad hooked up to a 86 F-150 that we bought both for $5,000 and we were happier. This combo more than paid for itself in the enjoyment we've had. The F-150 was finally replaced when I convinced the wife, we could not look for a bigger 5er until I had a bigger truck to pull it with Hence, , , , RATTLINRAM came to live with us. Now, we are both very happy cause I've got the best truck a guy could have and the wife is keeping an eye out for a bigger 5er. The only thing is, I hate to get rid of the Nomad because it is in such great shape and has a lot more years left in it. My folks bought a new Coachman, but said if they would have found a used rig like ours, they would rather have gone that route.

Keep up the good work Barry, I always like to read your posts.

 

[Barry]

Shucks! Y'all are makin' me blush!!! Hey, check out my new website. www.autorvexchange.com We are still tweak'n on it. It's starting to get there. And thanx for the flowers, it's always nice to have folks say thanx... ... Happy Camping!

 

[Texas Diesel]

Barry, thanks for the call and the advice on my problem.