Class A opportunity

If the floor plan fits your intended use and you did not have to compromise on too many must have items I would think the price is reasonable.

Mileage shows very limited use so there are a few chassis related items to check. Maintenance records are a big up check if available. Basing maintenance only on miles isn't always best. It should be on it's second set of tires so check the tire date codes on the side walls. If you are a confident DIY type or shade tree mechanic the steps and generator repairs are not difficult.

Got any images of the coach or an on line listing?

Blazen,

While that would seem to be a good price from my quick search, I feel I have to caution you about a required expense.

Three things are imperative and should be immediately resolved.
First is Tires. They seem to have a reliable life of about 8 years. (Michelin says 7 and get them inspected and don't count on more than 10.)
Second is brake fluid. The system should be flushed about every 3 or four years as the fluid will absorb water and become corrosive. This probably has never been done but it is also probably not too late.
Third is coolant. If does not "wear out", but the corrosion inhibitors get used up. It will not be any seem to be any issue until things start leaking and then it is too late. You can have it tested.

Batteries, well, they are a **** shoot. Even treated well, 10 years is a lot, but they give you warning.

Those are the big ones that can cause you real trouble on the road. If you take care of a coach, it will take care of you.

Good Luck

Matt

45K is a good price for that RV, I would make a move on it.

I own a 2009 Bounder 32W, purchased in 2010. Mine was a one-owner used unit with 6,800 miles on it. I have since replaced the tires, batteries, and mattress. Transmission fluid change and brake flush are on my short list. I think the price is fair and, with the suggestions of the prior posts (all of which are good) the rig should serve you well. We love ours.

Matt_Colie wrote:
Blazen,

While that would seem to be a good price from my quick search, I feel I have to caution you about a required expense.

Three things are imperative and should be immediately resolved.
First is Tires. They seem to have a reliable life of about 8 years. (Michelin says 7 and get them inspected and don't count on more than 10.)
Second is brake fluid. The system should be flushed about every 3 or four years as the fluid will absorb water and become corrosive. This probably has never been done but it is also probably not too late.
Third is coolant. If does not "wear out", but the corrosion inhibitors get used up. It will not be any seem to be any issue until things start leaking and then it is too late. You can have it tested.

Batteries, well, they are a **** shoot. Even treated well, 10 years is a lot, but they give you warning.

Those are the big ones that can cause you real trouble on the road. If you take care of a coach, it will take care of you.

Good Luck

Matt

I agree. While I want to say it is a good price, there are many factors that needs to be considered. First the coach is 9 years old. $45k is a lot of money for a bounder of that age. Miles are good, but that depends on how often it was started etc.

If it was in PERFECT condition, perhaps... But even then batts tires hoses belts all will be nearly a decade.

It's hard when I see some Tiffins going for 63k brand new to justify 45k for a 9 year old bounder.

They are good coaches though and I own one. Price wise how it's typed out, I would pass, but of course on inspection I may say something different.

Thank you all for your very appropriate recommendations. I know all those items i.e. tires, flush coolant, flush brake system, and transmission are all expensive items to have done. I spoke with the current owner and he is the original owner and has always taken it to a very respected and reliable local RV service center. I will test drive the rig tomorrow on our way to the service center where the current owner will have all the items checked and or repaired/replaced. Probably not tires though.

We did a similar deal when we got our Georgetown. The seller was the original purchaser from new and had taken excellent care of it. At 8 years old it only had 12,000 miles on the clock and 48 hours on the generator.

Driving it home, the ride quality was awful - lots of tire noise and harsh motions.When I looked more closely, I found it had the original Goodyear tires on it, dating from the chassis manufacture date of 10 years earlier. That was fixed quickly at our local Les Schwab store.

The other thing I missed was the slide topper. The rig had been parked at the owner's house with the slide extended for the best part of a year. The slide was facing south. First time out for us was a rainy weekend. When I unloaded at home, I found the dinette cabinets all wet inside. A closer look at the topper showed it was rotted out, with only the structural net remaining. I built replacement cabinets, using the original outer frames and doors, and had both slide toppers replaced.

In our 3rd year with the rig, then 11 years old, the fridge died the day before we were leaving on the three week trip. No time to get it replaced before we left. We must have stopped at every Fred Meyer store on the Oregon Coast for ice! We gave up after two weeks and headed home. New fridge installed - $1500.00!

Before the end of that season, the generator went bad - wouldn't start. We rarely used it, being FHU "campers" so I didn't get it fixed. When we sold the rig on consignment at the end of our 4th season, the dealer fixed it - not for free, of course. It needed a new control circuit board.

On balance, it was an expensive experience, but a good one. When we realised we were taking money from our IRAs for the lifestyle, we decided to shut down.

you've probably already got it home by now, but the key question is what else can you get for 45k? When you see the options, you'll know.

I missed the opportunity to purchase the 2008 Bounder. My lender presented me with several roadblocks. I will keep looking. Thank you all for your sincer input.

there seem to be lots of nice gassers at around $35,000. Keep looking, you'll find one you like.