It's been approximately a month since I picked up my ex-CA Majestic 23A. As a "thank you" to all who have contributed to this thread, I owe a review of my experience. In short, it was great! I've been enjoying the heck out of my RV and would enthusiastically recommend buying a used RV from CA.
I picked the unit up in Federal Heights, Co on Sept. 28th. Joe, the sales manager from CA had the unit all ready for me, with the propane tank nearly filled, about 1/2 tank of gas, 6 new tires and a new house AGM battery. The outside of the coach looked newly painted, and the inside was pretty clean. It took maybe 20 minutes to do the paperwork, but Joe and I kept on telling stories so it took longer-that was all on me. I had ordered an manual awning for $900, but it wasn't in yet, (and 30+ days later, I haven't heard from Joe, so I assume it still isn't in), so sometime next spring, I guess I'll have to go back to Colorado to get the awning, and then continue on to Utah. I did check locally here in Missouri about having a manual awning installed, and the price quoted me was around $1500, so getting it from CA was a good deal, provided it gets installed! I could be upset about this, but I'm not.
The RV had 128,000 miles on it, but it handled well; better than I expected, but it does wander a little, depending on how much fuel and water you have on board. To correct this, I am going to install Heavy duty Bilstein shocks and a steering stabilizer on it shortly. I need to point out that I had AmazinRV inspect the unit before I picked it up and they gave me a very detailed report, and I had them do a fluid analysis on the engine and transmission which showed that these items were in good condition. Being new to the RV experience, their inspection on my unit gave me a sense of security, and I would also recommend them.
After the unit was mine, I spent a little over a week touring, fly fishing, and camping in Colorado, (the state is getting pretty crowded). I then came back home to Missouri and have been camping in the Ozarks twice in the unit. It now has 132,000 miles on it. The only problem I've had is a check engine light that came on due to the gas cap not being seated properly. When I picked the unit up, I was given the same booklet CA gives their renters. In that booklet it said that this situation could happen, so it really pays to read the booklet. I was also given written instructions on how to winterize the unit, which I have done, although I still plan on using the unit over the winter.
I've gone over and under the unit pretty closely and haven't found anything wrong with it. I have added a bit of calking in a few places, and I have added a wireless backup system, and I've waxed the unit. I was able to get the drivers seat moved back far enough for me to drive it comfortably ( I'm 6'5"), but I'm still thinking about changing the dining area to something different. I just don't find it a comfortable place to sit. Perhaps making the area into a "U"or "L" shaped couch with some kind of flip up table?
Again, I have been very happy with my formal CA rental, and look forward to many years of use with it. My thanks to all who have contributed to this thread.
