Trading in 5 year old Fuzion 342 (question about value)
Hi, wow, it has been a long time since I signed in.
My question is how do we figure out worth on our 5 year old 342 Fuzion? It’s been a really good RV for us, but we have dinged it up a bit, so it has a few things that have to be repaired. I’ll list, so anyone considering a Fuzion and read this sort of 5 year review.
1) the water tank brackets broke the other day as DH was putting it back in the storage unit, so 3/4 of it was hanging in the ground and 1/4 was still attached. We have no idea how this happened.
2) we ran into someone on a turn (totally our fault, the length with the 8 foot long bed F 350 dually makes it so long) and a pipe broke, so we used plumber tape on it. I assume a dealer would professional fix that. DH ordered sheet metal from Keystone and his welder friend helped us cut it into shape and we were able to replace that.
3) we can’t use city water connection because there is a slow little leak.
4) at mud nationals, a tree took off the antenna, so we replaced that.
5) we have one noticeable round spot on the carpet by the steps and window.
6) something ripped the back awning last trip, so DH threw it away at the campground dumpster, so it needs a back awning.
7) the garage has been used for muddling events, so the floor has red dirt, etc that won’t come off.
So all in all, it’s been a great RV for us, but with the water tank issue, we feel it’s time to trade in. Also, I have a cpap now and the bedroom has no side tables and this is a *big issue* for me as the cpap is never in a good place, so I started putting it on the mattress with me by my head and it’s not ok.
Also, the floorplan is getting a little outdated considering the newer models. We are looking at a 2019 Raptor 356 or a 2020 Momentum 320 G with a king size bed!!!! (But hopefully one table for my cpap).
So how do I figure trade in value? Is there a Kelly blue book for RVs? Thanks.
My question is how do we figure out worth on our 5 year old 342 Fuzion? It’s been a really good RV for us, but we have dinged it up a bit, so it has a few things that have to be repaired. I’ll list, so anyone considering a Fuzion and read this sort of 5 year review.
1) the water tank brackets broke the other day as DH was putting it back in the storage unit, so 3/4 of it was hanging in the ground and 1/4 was still attached. We have no idea how this happened.
2) we ran into someone on a turn (totally our fault, the length with the 8 foot long bed F 350 dually makes it so long) and a pipe broke, so we used plumber tape on it. I assume a dealer would professional fix that. DH ordered sheet metal from Keystone and his welder friend helped us cut it into shape and we were able to replace that.
3) we can’t use city water connection because there is a slow little leak.
4) at mud nationals, a tree took off the antenna, so we replaced that.
5) we have one noticeable round spot on the carpet by the steps and window.
6) something ripped the back awning last trip, so DH threw it away at the campground dumpster, so it needs a back awning.
7) the garage has been used for muddling events, so the floor has red dirt, etc that won’t come off.
So all in all, it’s been a great RV for us, but with the water tank issue, we feel it’s time to trade in. Also, I have a cpap now and the bedroom has no side tables and this is a *big issue* for me as the cpap is never in a good place, so I started putting it on the mattress with me by my head and it’s not ok.
Also, the floorplan is getting a little outdated considering the newer models. We are looking at a 2019 Raptor 356 or a 2020 Momentum 320 G with a king size bed!!!! (But hopefully one table for my cpap).
So how do I figure trade in value? Is there a Kelly blue book for RVs? Thanks.
