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coconutmoss's avatar
coconutmoss
Explorer
Nov 12, 2013

Purchase advice

Hi,
I am here hoping for some advice. We are looking to upgrade from a 2008 Aerolite 28' trailer to a used class a. I know there are a thousand things to consider, but was hoping I could get some advice as to what this model is worth. We are very drawn to this motorhome as it appears newer than it is, has a gorgeous exterior and interior and we understand the Winnebago's are very well made. It has basement air which we prefer after having read about the pros and cons of it. It has very nice large tires on it (22 I think they said).

Unfortunately I don't have the VIN# or all the specs at the moment but I have pictures! At this time, the motorhome is priced at $79k which seems very high when comparing other models. Of course the dealer tells us they will give $18k on our camper which is way more than it is worth. But my question is, do you feel $62k is a fair price for this motorhome?
Thank you in advance for your time. ~ Sarah

Year: 2005
Make: Adventurer
Model: 35A
Mileage: 19567
Chassis Brand: Ford
Chassis: 22,000
Construction Body Material: Steel
Sidewall Construction: Fiberglass
Class A
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    If someone offers me $80k for my MH in 6 years I'll grab it and run. It not only has fiber glass roof and heat pumps but W/D stacked units.
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    67Cutlass wrote:
    Bumpyroad wrote:
    that winnebago will have a fiberglass roof, not TPO or rubber. that makes it worth a little/lot extra IMHO. the tires etc. can be replaced/upgraded. a rubber roof can't be.
    bumpy

    Hum? The rubber roof on our last mh was replaced by the manufacture. Did I miss something?


    OK, you had a rubber roof failure, so I should have worded it that a rubber roof may be needed to be replaced and the only way to upgrade it would be to replace it with Line-X , rhino lining or similar types of products.
    bumpy
  • 67Cutlass's avatar
    67Cutlass
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    Bumpyroad wrote:
    that winnebago will have a fiberglass roof, not TPO or rubber. that makes it worth a little/lot extra IMHO. the tires etc. can be replaced/upgraded. a rubber roof can't be.
    bumpy

    Hum? The rubber roof on our last mh was replaced by the manufacture. Did I miss something?
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    Still over priced. My Monaco has a fiber glass roof. I would offer closer to $50 to 60k. 6 tires to replace. tires aren't cheap
  • Bumpyroad's avatar
    Bumpyroad
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    that winnebago will have a fiberglass roof, not TPO or rubber. that makes it worth a little/lot extra IMHO. the tires etc. can be replaced/upgraded. a rubber roof can't be.
    bumpy
  • rvis2005's avatar
    rvis2005
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    That is a very nice rig. Ensure tires are good. Date code should be less than five years young. Good luck and Enjoy!!! Tommy
  • John_Wayne's avatar
    John_Wayne
    Explorer II
    Nov 12, 2013
    Check the tire codes I bet they are getting close to 7 years old and close to replacement time could work to try and gert more off price do to having to replace tires. Most MH tires time out before wearing out.
  • WyoTraveler's avatar
    WyoTraveler
    Explorer
    Nov 12, 2013
    Looks clean and is a Winnebago. but probably a little high. In a month it will be 6 years old. In comparison I bought my 2013 Monaco 34' last Jan for $110k and it is on a 24,000 chassis. 2 A/C with heat pumps, electric heater in wet bay, front trak bar which I don't think was on 08 chassis.

    One of the big problems with used MHs right now is many were purchased prior to the recession. Owners paid top dollar for them in good times. Prices have dropped since then. Hard to get any good price when new is cheaper.

    BTW. Last year when I was looking I could have purchased an 08 diesel pusher 36' for about $80k
  • 2bzy2c's avatar
    2bzy2c
    Explorer II
    Nov 12, 2013
    Nada has it at

    Workhorse chassis-
    Low Retail $50,060
    High Retail $60,310

    Ford Chassis
    $48,160
    $58,020

    Based on your trade, you might be in the ballpark, if you don't mind paying high retail. Another 2K off should be pretty easy to do.

    Good luck

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