Anyone own a 2013 Coachmen Pursuit or know about them?

[huntdooly]

Hi all! We are looking at a 2013 Coachmen Pursuit 31BDP. I wonder about the quality? From the photos, it looks like entry level. Do they hold up well? We are trying to stay as short as possible, and came across this model.

If anyone has any experience with this line or know others that do, we would appreciate your sharing.

We were previously considering the 2003 Pace Arrow 37A, which is nearly 38' and the Pursuit is 32.5'. I know that the Pace Arrow was a higher line. Are we better off with an older model in a higher line, or a newer model in a lower line?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[huntdooly]

garyemunson wrote:
If you can afford the newer, you might want to go that way. A 2003 will soon need painting to look presentable otherwise you will occasionally be tripped up by the "10 year rule". There are a growing number of private parks that exclude RVs that look funky and use that rule to justify it. Don't fault them for being snobby, the real problem is how difficult it is to dispose of an old RV. People will get a junk running, rent a spot for one night and skedaddle leaving the park on the hook. It doesn't really matter how old your coach is if you arrive sporting fresh paint, decals and tires. If the rig looks great you'll never be asked it's age.

Thank you! That is good to know!

[garyemunson]

If you can afford the newer, you might want to go that way. A 2003 will soon need painting to look presentable otherwise you will occasionally be tripped up by the "10 year rule". There are a growing number of private parks that exclude RVs that look funky and use that rule to justify it. Don't fault them for being snobby, the real problem is how difficult it is to dispose of an old RV. People will get a junk running, rent a spot for one night and skedaddle leaving the park on the hook. It doesn't really matter how old your coach is if you arrive sporting fresh paint, decals and tires. If the rig looks great you'll never be asked it's age.

[Lwiddis]

Have you examined the owner’s maintenance records? Inspected the roof closely? Considered having a pro inspection? What are the tire manufacturer dates? How much time have you spent under the RV with a strong flashlight? (And goggles) Run all the systems...water pump, water heater both ways, slides, awning, furnace, fridge, all lights...are they LED?