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ckary72
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May 12, 2018

Bill Myers' Views on buying RV's at a Bargain Price

Bill Myers is one of the most admired authors about RVs and I'm one of his admirers but consider this statement

"Winnebago Adventurer – one of Winnebago’s best selling units, the Adventurer is a well built, well outfitted, reliable motorhome. Low mileage, like-new units six to eight years young can be found starting at under $20,000."

But I can't verify this using searchtempest.com which allows one to search craigslist listings from California to Florida. Bill Myers says that Rvs get cheaper as you move from west to east but I have found that to be only a little true. And finding a 2012 or 2010 Adventurer under $20K ? Not even close - more like $40K

What does everyone think - what is your experience?

"BUYING A USED MOTORHOME – HOW TO GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY AND NOT GET BURNED"

Bill Myers
  • Never heard of him. According to who is he the most admired author?

    Mike
  • ckary72 wrote:
    Bill Myers is one of the most admired authors about RVs and I'm one of his admirers but consider this statement

    "BUYING A USED MOTORHOME – HOW TO GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY AND NOT GET BURNED"

    Bill Myers

    Maybe you and he should read THIS :B

    100 members think they have got most for their money and have not gotten burned....
  • For a 2010 Adventurer 32H on the Ford Chassis (I picked this because it would be the lowest cost one) NADA LOW is $51,900.

    The one Wildebill posted is on the Workhorse with asking of $57,995.

    I'd say it's highly unlikely to find one that's clean like new and low miles for under $20K.
  • ckary72 wrote:
    Bill Myers is one of the most admired authors about RVs and I'm one of his admirers but consider this statement

    "Winnebago Adventurer – one of Winnebago’s best selling units, the Adventurer is a well built, well outfitted, reliable motorhome. Low mileage, like-new units six to eight years young can be found starting at under $20,000."

    But I can't verify this using searchtempest.com which allows one to search craigslist listings from California to Florida. Bill Myers says that Rvs get cheaper as you move from west to east but I have found that to be only a little true. And finding a 2012 or 2010 Adventurer under $20K ? Not even close - more like $40K

    What does everyone think - what is your experience?

    "BUYING A USED MOTORHOME – HOW TO GET THE MOST FOR YOUR MONEY AND NOT GET BURNED"

    Bill Myers

    When was that book written? He may be a great writer but out of touch with current market.
    What is your budget?
    I would not be fixated on just Winnebagos There are several manufactuers out there as good as or better.
    I would start watching places like ppl.com. It is a consignment lot and will have some of the better prices. I found this on a quick search.
    https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/used-rvs-for-sale/class-a/2010-winnebago-adventurer_rv-38710
    Bill