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colettek
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Dec 10, 2017

coachmen freedom 258 db 2004 25 ft

we are in the process of buying a coachmen 2004 class c freedom 258 db from an owner. for some reason i do not find this model online as being 25 ft but only 27 feet. My husband measured it by walking infront of it and he did it twice. the camper appear in half decent shape but there is 4 strikes against it. 1- the owner removed the 3 way fridge and put a house fridge in.( we need a 3 way fridge) 2-it need at least 2 or more new tires ( 2 are dry rotted. the awning canvas is badly ripped and need to be replaced. the generator does not start. I searched the nada and i cant find this model as being 25 ft. Did coachmen ever made 2004 freedom 258db that were 25 ft? or only 27 ft? Do you think it worth $12,000 or less ?
Class C
  • MobileBasset's avatar
    MobileBasset
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2017
    The model number does not reflect the true length of the RV. My model is 25 but the true length of the entire unit is more like 27 or 28 depending on bumpers and hitches. The model number may reflect the length of the coach section including the cab over. If it matters due to storage concerns etc then doing your own measurement is necessary.
  • Farmboy666's avatar
    Farmboy666
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2017
    I have a 08 Coachmen Freedom Express QB21, it measures 25ft bumper to bumper. Weather it’s worth it depends on some more details. At least 2 tires could mean 6 tires, generator won’t start?? Does it turn over and won’t start could be carb, does it not turn over , could be battery or starter. New awning about $200 depending on length. How many miles? Ford or Chevy.
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    tobydad
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2017
    $12,000 is quite high because of all the money you would need to get it right. 2 rotted tires really means that 6 need to be replaced, generator repair could be at least $300 to 500, refrigerator over $1000, and if it has been off the road for a long time, brakes probably need work. The awning fabric replacement could be around $200. Should be test driven, but with at least 2 bad tires, I would be careful taking it on the highway. $12,000 would be a good price if all you needed was 6 new tires.
  • mikebreeze's avatar
    mikebreeze
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2017
    My rig has the number 23 in the model name but is really 24 feet. Tires will run at least $150 each. As for the fridge I have a '3 way' but mostly use it on AC. I've found that when it runs on 12 VDC it runs the house battery down quickly. And on propane it goes through it. 12K is probably a fair price. But just be aware that you may have to sink $3-4K into it. Try to negotiate to 10K.
  • ricklord2001's avatar
    ricklord2001
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2017
    Not quite sure what " my husband measured it by walking in front of it's means? If your saying he did it like we do golf and stepped it of figuring each step was 3ft, that's not accurate. If you find a 258db in nada than that's what you should use for for a reference.
  • ricklord2001's avatar
    ricklord2001
    Explorer
    Dec 10, 2017
    I looked on NADA and the 2003 Freedom 258db is a 25' 6" so it might be a 2003 not 2004.
  • Cobra21's avatar
    Cobra21
    Explorer
    Dec 11, 2017
    My friend had his 16' awning fabric replaced at an RV dealer for $800 this year. I would determine the fair market value and then subtract; $1,000 for tires, $1,000 for the frig, and $1,000 for the awning fabric.
    Brian
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    Farmboy666
    Explorer
    Dec 11, 2017
    Cobra21 wrote:
    My friend had his 16' awning fabric replaced at an RV dealer for $800 this year. I would determine the fair market value and then subtract; $1,000 for tires, $1,000 for the frig, and $1,000 for the awning fabric.
    Brian

    I bought a new awning last summer for $179 and first attempt to install to me 2 hours by myself. $1000 is ****.
  • FunTwoDrv's avatar
    FunTwoDrv
    Explorer
    Dec 11, 2017
    OP, I've learned that Coachmen model numbers don't necessarily reflect overall length. For example, our 28QB is actually 32' bumper to bumper on a Chevy chassis.
    As for price, its anybodies guess!

    Gary
  • colettek's avatar
    colettek
    Explorer
    Dec 19, 2017
    tobydad wrote:
    $12,000 is quite high because of all the money you would need to get it right. 2 rotted tires really means that 6 need to be replaced, generator repair could be at least $300 to 500, refrigerator over $1000, and if it has been off the road for a long time, brakes probably need work. The awning fabric replacement could be around $200. Should be test driven, but with at least 2 bad tires, I would be careful taking it on the highway. $12,000 would be a good price if all you needed was 6 new tires.

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