Can’t find a good used C

ron.dittmer wrote:
Hi luberhill,

CLICK HERE to see many pictures of my 2007 Phoenix Cruiser 2350. It measures 23'-8" over-all length, and has NO slide out. The double bed in back sleeps two. The dinette converts to sleep one more adult. If you really like it, I know someone in central IL selling his PC which is the same model without the optional slide out, and the same 2007 model year as mine. It has 53,000 miles and priced at $30,000. It is in great condition and garaged for the past 5 years. Like mine, his also has many suspension upgrades for exceptional handling. The big differences are that he has light maple cabinetry, NO optional generator and NO optional full body paint job. His has the optional lower body paint job. I am not sure if he would take less than $30k. If interested, send me a private message and I will pass his contact information to you. For reference, if buying a brand new Phoenix Cruiser model 2350 with the same options, the rig would cost more than 3 times $30,000. Phoenix Cruisers are in the top 10% of the class C/B+ "quality" list, hence the higher purchase price.

Where is he located ?? NO generator ???

Hi luberhill,

CLICK HERE to see many pictures of my 2007 Phoenix Cruiser 2350. It measures 23'-8" over-all length, and has NO slide out. The double bed in back sleeps two. The dinette converts to sleep one more adult. If you really like it, I know someone in central IL selling his PC which is the same model without the optional slide out, and the same 2007 model year as mine. It has 53,000 miles and priced at $30,000. It is in great condition and garaged for the past 5 years. Like mine, his also has many suspension upgrades for exceptional handling. The big differences are that he has light maple cabinetry, NO optional generator and NO optional full body paint job. His has the optional lower body paint job. I am not sure if he would take less than $30k. If interested, send me a private message and I will pass his contact information to you. For reference, if buying a brand new Phoenix Cruiser model 2350 with the same options, the rig would cost more than 3 times $30,000. Phoenix Cruisers are in the top 10% of the class C/B+ "quality" list, hence the higher purchase price.

So...if these small ones are that popular maybe I should buy brand new and it will be easy to sell if I don't like it

Farmboy666 wrote:
Class C 10 minute search

That one was sold 2 weeks ago

Farmboy666 wrote:
Class C on Syracuse craigslist. might not be exactly what you want but I only spent 5 minutes. Search some other cities, they are out there.

Sent three emails,,,no response

Sometimes an RV seen in person doesn't look anywhere as good as in the ads. That said, in this case: The 2007 FW on Workhorse, Going Away! Not because it's Chevy, but because it's Newer, Less Miles, Less Money, and I've always like the FW 5000 series especially if the model is 28A. The model is actually about 30-feet, and it makes very good use of space. It also has a good long wheelbase for good axle loading and highway manners. Wish I'd bought the new one I looked at in Manassas VA around 200. It was a 28A on Workhorse, and priced 38000.

It is harder than one would think. We looked a lot in 2013 for an affordable used MH. Really wanted 25-27 ft. but you give up a lot for going short. Finally found a 30 ft. 2003 Itasca that the gentleman had tried to sell for a year or so. He had dropped the price to around $25000, I got it for $23000 and have no regrets. It only had 21000 mi. We've spent a lot repairing and upgrading but still no regrets. I think you've got to go pretty wide with your search and use multiple sources. It's there somewhere if you're a little flexible.

DutchmenSport wrote:

I doubt very much you'll be successful in finding a "good" A or C. If they are "good", they are not for sale. Owners keep good ones, they dump bad ones.

And if they are "good", they will be priced much more than you are wanting to pay.


I disagree. Many RVers let go good units based on factors such as trading up or down in size, changing RV lifestyles, health issues, death or giving up RVing for good. Of all the RVs I've I owned, only one (the most expensive one) I got rid of because it wasn't a good unit.

DutchmenSport wrote:
I doubt very much you'll be successful in finding a "good" A or C. If they are "good", they are not for sale. Owners keep good ones, they dump bad ones.

And if they are "good", they will be priced much more than you are wanting to pay.

My "good one" was sold by the private owner because their daughter was off to college and was not competing in horse events any longer.

We flew to Minnesota from S. Cal to get ours because it was exactly what we wanted both unit type and price.

Having lived in Marathon New York and dealing with salt damage to my vehicles I would be leary of purchasing local. Mine was stored over the winter inside, I looked underneath and no rust.

Pre -owned is the way to go and all of my vehicles must come with detailed service records, I like to purchase from people like me that keep track and stay on a scheduled maintenance program.

First time and purchasing pre owned, my best advice is to have an independent mechanic check it over, there are mobile mechanics out there to help you, best money you will ever spend.Getting it home and then discover it has water damage can ruin your day.

I doubt very much you'll be successful in finding a "good" A or C. If they are "good", they are not for sale. Owners keep good ones, they dump bad ones.

And if they are "good", they will be priced much more than you are wanting to pay.