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rwplusrw
Explorer
Mar 21, 2014

Mitchell class A

I'm as green as one can be in the world on RVing. I have found a beautiful 1996 Mitchell coach and it is perfect budget wise for a newbe. I know this coach is out of business so I'm asking all the questions you can think of on if I should or shouldn't buy the coach. any input is openly welcome. If you will take a look at it. Thank you ahead of time.

http://www.rvt.com/Mitchell-Coach--1996-Alvarado-TX-ID5626129-UX50219
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  • rwplusrw wrote:
    I'm as green as one can be in the world on RVing. I have found a beautiful 1996 Mitchell coach and it is perfect budget wise for a newbe. I know this coach is out of business so I'm asking all the questions you can think of on if I should or shouldn't buy the coach. any input is openly welcome. If you will take a look at it. Thank you ahead of time.

    http://www.rvt.com/Mitchell-Coach--1996-Alvarado-TX-ID5626129-UX50219


    WOW, that is one clean looking well taken care of coach (from the pics). The good.... it's been driven and used. 100,000 miles is not too bad as those engines, if maintained, can go many, many more miles.

    Let us know what you end up doing.

    Safe travels,
    MM.
  • gbopp wrote:
    Clicky


    Welcome to the forum.
    If a coach is an 'orphan', or is no longer built, that would not stop me from buying one.
    Condition is the important thing when purchasing a used unit.

    The chassis and drivetrain components are available.
    The interior systems are usually made by individual companies, so replacements will be available.

    You may want to hire a RV Tech and/or mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection.

    Keep us updated on your decision.


    Thank you gbopp. I'm not sure we are ready to pull the trigger just yet but I really love the look of the Mitchell even without slides.
  • Effy wrote:
    I don't know much about this brand, but by all appearances it looks very nice. Well kept. As long as you don't mind the Don Jonson 80's white interior.


    I actually don't mind at all. It's rather refreshing after looking at some RV interiors that leave me scratching my head.
  • Effy's avatar
    Effy
    Explorer II
    I don't know much about this brand, but by all appearances it looks very nice. Well kept. As long as you don't mind the Don Jonson 80's white interior.
  • Clicky


    Welcome to the forum.
    If a coach is an 'orphan', or is no longer built, that would not stop me from buying one.
    Condition is the important thing when purchasing a used unit.

    The chassis and drivetrain components are available.
    The interior systems are usually made by individual companies, so replacements will be available.

    You may want to hire a RV Tech and/or mechanic to do a pre-purchase inspection.

    Keep us updated on your decision.