1999 American Cruiser RE2000 class B

I have a 1999 Leisure Travel Van B built on a Dodge 3500 (5.9 liter engine). I can't say anything about the particular B you are looking at specifically, but I can give you my take on the Dodge van it is built on. I have had my RV for two years and have put on about 10,000 each year. I have found the vehicle to be very reliable and quiet to operate. It gets between 12.5 and 15.5 mpg, averaging usually around 13.5 mpg if speed is kept at 65 mph or less in moderate wind conditions. People are correct about challenging handling, but you get used to it, at least I have. I have driven vans for years and they all can be a handful in cross winds and around trucks. You just have to stay on top of the vehicle and drive within your ability and conditions. It could be that the wheel spacers make it better, but I have not felt the need to pursue that. As for mechanical issues, I did experience a problem with a leak in the intake manifold which allowed oil to be drawn in the intake. The problem became apparent to me fairly quickly due to engine pinging and excess oil consumption. The cost for repair was about $500.00. I understand this is a common problem with this engine. That has been the extent of mechanical issues I've experienced. I would look carefully at the tire condition and in particular the age of the tires. There is a code on the tire that tells you its age. I would not drive one of these big vans at highway speed if the tires are more than 8 or so years old. As RV's get older, you are going to face increasing maintenance issues so take that into account with the purchase price. These things are complex and expensive to fix given all of the systems they have (i.e. AC and DC electrical, fresh water, gray water, black water, propane systems, etc.) The price the dealer is quoting seems a little on the high side to me even given the relatively low mileage. If it were me, I'd feel much better about the deal in the 14 to 15 thousand range. Good luck with making your decision. I have not been disappointed with my purchase.