Newbie wants your input before buying used
Hello all,
Been a lurker, but this is my first post.
Never owned an RV...but have borrowed a truck/camper, and decided that we liked it enough to consider buying, but didn't like the separation between truck and camper, so we decided that a short class C would best for us.
We are looking at a 1999 jamboree 22'6". It has 77K. we would be 3rd owner. It looks to be in decent shape though not pristine. Although it has been stored the last 7 years in a covered garage, the fiberglass is quite yellowed.
It has the Ford V-10 and seems reasonably peppy on the flat and does accelerate slowly but continuously when going up hills.
It has a crowned roof, but the interior roof is dropped down to allow for ac ducts to be enclosed. I could find only evidence of one leak in the cabover on the passenger side. I didn't appreciate any squishiness, but the rectangular piece of carpet that attaches the roof at the edge has obvious watermarks.
Tires look in fine condition but are about 6 years old...since it has been garaged except when in use and the tires show no evidence of cracking or checking would they still be OK?
Per report of owner, ac, fridge, heater all work. The generator started easily and sounded smooth.
And finally price. The online Nada prices out below 11k, the sellers are asking for 13.5K...What is a reasonable price?
Thanks in advance of any advice/direction you can offer.
Been a lurker, but this is my first post.
Never owned an RV...but have borrowed a truck/camper, and decided that we liked it enough to consider buying, but didn't like the separation between truck and camper, so we decided that a short class C would best for us.
We are looking at a 1999 jamboree 22'6". It has 77K. we would be 3rd owner. It looks to be in decent shape though not pristine. Although it has been stored the last 7 years in a covered garage, the fiberglass is quite yellowed.
It has the Ford V-10 and seems reasonably peppy on the flat and does accelerate slowly but continuously when going up hills.
It has a crowned roof, but the interior roof is dropped down to allow for ac ducts to be enclosed. I could find only evidence of one leak in the cabover on the passenger side. I didn't appreciate any squishiness, but the rectangular piece of carpet that attaches the roof at the edge has obvious watermarks.
Tires look in fine condition but are about 6 years old...since it has been garaged except when in use and the tires show no evidence of cracking or checking would they still be OK?
Per report of owner, ac, fridge, heater all work. The generator started easily and sounded smooth.
And finally price. The online Nada prices out below 11k, the sellers are asking for 13.5K...What is a reasonable price?
Thanks in advance of any advice/direction you can offer.
