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kmb1966
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Jun 20, 2016

Class A Handicapped equipped - keep it or replace it?

We have had our 2001 Itasca Suncruiser 37G(Ability equipped) since 2005. The unit has a Braun lift (2nd door), roll in shower, extra wide galley, queen bed or electric hospital bed (changeable). The unit was built and bought from Winnebago with these modifications. It was purchased to bring my disabled father (in a wheelchair) on small trips. We did make many trips in the motorhome with him. He enjoyed it very much. But these days, he really doesn't like to leave home too much, so we are in question of whether or not to keep the unit, or attempt to sell it. My wife and I enjoy RV-ing, but the 37G is a little large for our preference. We are discussing if we should attempt to sell it, and perhaps purchase another unit that is more in line with our preferences. We discussed this with camping world RV sales, and they suggested we attempt to sell the unit ourselves to someone that had a disability need, as this would be a very narrow market, but if I found a buyer with that need, it would yield a better price. I really don't think anyone would buy a motorhome with a Braun lift if they didn't need a lift. But at times I consider removing the lift altogether and build in a small lightweight cabinet and utilize the 2nd exterior door for an outside entertainment system. I go back and forth on the idea. Sometimes we think we are going to keep it and just modify it, but other times we think it would be best to find the right buyer who has a disability modification need, and then go purchase a replacement unit that fits my wife and I better.
Thoughts?

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  • Johno02 wrote:
    As it will add no value to remove everything, I would keep it until I could find a sale for it as it is equipped. You just gotta find the market, Camping World isn't it.

    X2. I would not remove/change anything. Keep using it until you sell it.

    Maybe you could contact PPL motorhomes (and others) to see if they have any requests for a motorhome equipped similar to yours?
    It's obvious CW does not want your unit. I'm sure there is someone that would be interested.
  • I agree with Johno02. Try to sell it to a targeted audience. Meanwhile, continue using it. I would not put any $$$ into renovating or changing anything. You'll not get your money back out and it won't add any value either. Take your time selling, keep it clean and well maintained, and eventually someone will come along who wants it. Might be sooner, might be later, but once it's sold, then you can get a new one that suits your current needs better. That's what I'd do.
  • As it will add no value to remove everything, I would keep it until I could find a sale for it as it is equipped. You just gotta find the market, Camping World isn't it.