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judelaurenzo25g
Explorer
Mar 19, 2015

What do I pay for a used 2015 Leprechaun 319DS?

A couple years ago I purchased a 2010 Jamboree 25g with a slide. It looks like we have outgrown it. We are looking to upgrade to something with a rear bedroom. I have found several used 2015's but Im not sure how to approach the negotiations since I have no reference to go by. Currently I am looking at a 2015 Leprechaun 319DS with 23K miles. They are asking $69K another place is asking $66K. I tried Nada but didn't find any info on this model used. Where would you start if you were me?

Thanks in advance,
-25g
Class C
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Apr 03, 2015
    I think I'd be afraid of that product line, but what I wanted to mention is Wheel Base. You need a good, long, wheelbase in a 31-ft class C to not allow the long rear overhang to:
    1. Overload the Rear Axle, and/or
    2. Under-load the Front Axle, leading to wandering/poor handling.
    I believe one good thing about the Coachmen line is their wheelbase is at or over 220-inches. Our old Jayco is 218" which does a good job of load distribution, but we do not have a slide in our rear overhang.
    Include a Truck Stop in your Test Drive, and weigh the coach on their scales. For $10 you can learn if it's well balanced. While you're there, make sure the Front Tires are 60-70 PSI and the four rears are equally inflated, to 75-80 PSI. THEN see how it drives. A Ford chassis can easily need more help with alignment and suspension enhancements, but it'll behave badly for sure if somebody aired the Front up to 80 PSI, let alone more.
  • garyhaupt's avatar
    garyhaupt
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2015
    judelaurenzo25g wrote:

    Doing a search now… thanks!

    Just did a search on "Leprechaun leaks" "Leprechaun cab" "coachman leak" ect. coming up empty. If you find it send it my way… Thanks again!


    If you use the search key 'Leprechaun', on the search bar, four pages...tab back.


    Gary Haupt
  • judelaurenzo25g's avatar
    judelaurenzo25g
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2015
    DaHose wrote:
    FYI - Recent posts by Leprechaun owners say that out of the factory they leak at the cabover top seam and fill up the cabover cone with gallons of water.

    I recommend you ask the seller to sign (even better - inspect) that there is NO water damage to the cabover.

    Jose


    Doing a search now… thanks!

    Just did a search on "Leprechaun leaks" "Leprechaun cab" "coachman leak" ect. coming up empty. If you find it send it my way… Thanks again!
  • judelaurenzo25g's avatar
    judelaurenzo25g
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2015
    garyhaupt wrote:
    Uhmm..this is March of 2015, isn't it? How does a used 2015 happen?

    and yes...do your due diligence on cab leaks. A search on-line will give you the info.



    Gary Haupt


    They were probably sold in late 2013 or 2014 as 2015 models. We all know how the RV industry works. I will look into the cab over. There are 3 laying around southern California.
  • garyhaupt's avatar
    garyhaupt
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2015
    Uhmm..this is March of 2015, isn't it? How does a used 2015 happen?

    and yes...do your due diligence on cab leaks. A search on-line will give you the info.



    Gary Haupt
  • DaHose's avatar
    DaHose
    Explorer
    Mar 20, 2015
    FYI - Recent posts by Leprechaun owners say that out of the factory they leak at the cabover top seam and fill up the cabover cone with gallons of water.

    I recommend you ask the seller to sign (even better - inspect) that there is NO water damage to the cabover.

    Jose

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