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Tx26257
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Sep 28, 2017

2009 Winnebago outlook 31c

Ok I been wanting an RV for my family and friend of mine works for a Credit union that has gotten back an RV that was owned by a man who died and his family just turned it over . The RV has only 15,000 miles and looks loaded

Is this a good deal at 41k it’s whats still owned on it

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  • Check around the windows and the cab-over for water intrusion. Feel for soft spots and smell for mold and mildew. If found, consider walking away unless you have the talent to repair yourself, or the cash to pay someone else to do it.

    Run all appliances, start the generator and make sure it is putting current into the converter and outlets. Like others have said, check the tire date codes and replace if older than six years no matter how good the tread looks.

    Good luck.
  • Follow Darsben1 and Garyemunson advice. Those tires are bound to have Dry Rot if the RV was sitting somewhere. You Definitely want to have an expert inspect it because of the age. The Credit union is not a normal RV/auto dealer so use everything as a bargaining chip/tool. Go in at 33K and tell them you need 6 new tires and an inspection and those things aren't free. Force them to make a counter offer.
  • The problem with a low milage RV is that the low milage means it was wasn't used much and probably wasn't maintained much, either. Coaches that get used regularly tend to have problems fixed when they occur where if it spends most of it's life sitting, a ceiling leak can remain unnoticed for years and cause HUGE damage. If you are uncertain you are up to the task, pay a pro for a thorough inspection.
  • remember it will need all new tires. A 2009 motor home is usually built on a 2008 chassis. This means the tires are past their useful life. Yes I know the mileage on them is very low but sitting around in the sun undriven is horrible on tires. They may look perfect but they are most likely ready for blowout. The way motor homes are put together this can mean thousands in damage. THEY ALL NEED CHANGING.
  • It is a good deal IF the RV is in exc cond. I think if I was you and you have seen the RV and you or someone you hired to check out the RV I would offer $39K
  • Chainwright wrote:
    Tx26257 wrote:
    Ok I been wanting an RV for my family and friend of mine works for a Credit union that has gotten back an RV that was owned by a man who died and his family just turned it over . The RV has only 15,000 miles and looks loaded

    Is this a good deal at 41k it’s whats still owned on it



    LOL. Sorry, I didn't see the "2009". LOL. my bad. I think it's a good deal, but I would still haggle with them, when it comes to these things, financial institution get desperate and don't want to sit on it too long. Plus what does it hurt if you offer 33K, all they can say is "No" and make a counter offer.
  • Tx26257 wrote:
    Ok I been wanting an RV for my family and friend of mine works for a Credit union that has gotten back an RV that was owned by a man who died and his family just turned it over . The RV has only 15,000 miles and looks loaded

    Is this a good deal at 41k it’s whats still owned on it


    What Yr is it? That's important. You have 2010's going for High 50's. so you may be on to a great deal. Of course I haven't seen it, so there's not much I can tell you. The good thing it's almost like a "Foreclosure" so you can haggle with the credit union if you think the price is too high.