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egurewitz
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Jun 01, 2013

Is this a good deal?

I am thinking about getting an RV. Have been doing a lot of research and think it may be a good way to travel with my dog & bird. I plan to travel an average of 30-90 days per year; 4000+ miles per year. I am looking at 30-34' used Class C and Class A (dp & gas) options. I find the Class A may work better for me as far as driving comfort. At just under 5', the Class C feels like I am siting in a well!

I just came across a listing for a 2009 Georgetown XL 378, Class A gas, 37' (a little more than I wanted, but should be OK) for $62,995. It has 19,995 miles and loads of amenities, including a fireplace, washer-dryer combo and air mattress, just to name a few. The pictures look really nice; I plan to take a look at it tomorrow.

Does this sound like a good deal? Is that too much mileage for a 2009? What should I look for and what questions should I ask to be sure it is in optimal condition. I don't want to save a few $$ upfront, only to have it cost more in maine & repairs.

Thanks.

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  • You don't want a rig with too little miles. That would mean it had been setting and that is not good for motor homes.
  • No that is not too many miles for an '09. That is only 4000 or so miles per year.
    Price may be high. Look at RV trade and PPL to compare.
  • egurewitz wrote:
    I am thinking about getting an RV. Have been doing a lot of research and think it may be a good way to travel with my dog & bird. I plan to travel an average of 30-90 days per year; 4000+ miles per year. I am looking at 30-34' used Class C and Class A (dp & gas) options. I find the Class A may work better for me as far as driving comfort. At just under 5', the Class C feels like I am siting in a well!

    I just came across a listing for a 2009 Georgetown XL 378, Class A gas, 37' (a little more than I wanted, but should be OK) for $62,995. It has 19,995 miles and loads of amenities, including a fireplace, washer-dryer combo and air mattress, just to name a few. The pictures look really nice; I plan to take a look at it tomorrow.

    Does this sound like a good deal? Is that too much mileage for a 2009? What should I look for and what questions should I ask to be sure it is in optimal condition. I don't want to save a few $$ upfront, only to have it cost more in maine & repairs.

    Thanks.

    based on what you have posted here it sounds like real decent deal
    A friend of mine has a 2007 and he towed a 4 door tracker on a 8 month adventure from bc to NB to florida and back.12000 mile.MH worked great and functioned well.He really like the georgetown XL
    he paid 64K for the 2007 in 2012