Is an old Class-A affordable to drive?
Hi you all. I don't have a motorhome, but I sure am dreaming of owning one! A few weeks ago I went to a used RV dealer in Phoenix, AZ. They had a 1985 Winnabego Chieftain 23' that was in awesome condi...
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$10,000 way to high.
First you need to look at the date code on the tires. Any Class A or C with tires over 5 years old should be assumed to need new tires. Yes the tires have plenty of tread, sure they look good but they are at the end of life for a tire that may or may not have been taken care of. Problem is you do not know if the sat in the sun leaching there needed chemicals out or if the were covered when not in use. The salesman will lie and tell you they look fine BUT THEY ARE NOT.
Figure at least $1600-1800 for new tires. Yep you can take a chance but you risk thousands in body damage (not uncommon).
I would offer $3000 for the rig and go no higher than $4000 if everything worked and verify it works before taking possession or giving him the money.
If you want to cheap out on the tires be sure to replace at least the 2 fronts so the eventual blowout on old tires will be less catastrophic.
First you need to look at the date code on the tires. Any Class A or C with tires over 5 years old should be assumed to need new tires. Yes the tires have plenty of tread, sure they look good but they are at the end of life for a tire that may or may not have been taken care of. Problem is you do not know if the sat in the sun leaching there needed chemicals out or if the were covered when not in use. The salesman will lie and tell you they look fine BUT THEY ARE NOT.
Figure at least $1600-1800 for new tires. Yep you can take a chance but you risk thousands in body damage (not uncommon).
I would offer $3000 for the rig and go no higher than $4000 if everything worked and verify it works before taking possession or giving him the money.
If you want to cheap out on the tires be sure to replace at least the 2 fronts so the eventual blowout on old tires will be less catastrophic.
