Re: What to look for when buying a 18 year old MH? Reply #25 – September 22, 2017, 10:55:36 am Quote from: CountryB – September 21, 2017, 11:21:06 amThanks for the advice and help.This is an example of one that I like, but have not actually seen it yet. 2000 Foretravel U320 36' Priced at $ 82500 This one has one slide. I also found a couple of others under $100K that would be good contenders. When a MH goes to a dealer, I think the "history" and "care of owner" gets lost, so I won't have much to go on there. I think I would mostly be relying on a good inspection.So I'll look at bulkhead posts/problems to see what you mean.I was just over at iRV2.com forum reading about a guy's renovation of a 2000 Holiday Rambler 2000 Holiday Rambler Endeavor Remodel - iRV2 Forums - and that thread really has me thinking about whether buying an "almost 20 year old" RV is wise. That poor guy found so much water and rodent damage that he had to gut the entire thing. It seems that a lot of water damage can easily remain hidden for years until it becomes obvious - at which time the damage is very extensive. Maybe I'd be better off with a newer (i.e. 2012 or 13) Tiffin or such, where any hidden damages would most likely be lower.But I really like Foretravel. Randy - your comment provides some comfort,Thanks.[/quoteI would feel better having a 2000 Foretravel than a 2013 Tiffen or Holliday Rambler AFTER the inspection by someone who knows what to look for.. For the last 7 years I have driven a 1989 Foretravel U280 and will probably one day trade up to a 2000 or so model. AFTER the inspection I will feel good about the trade. Quote Selected
Re: What to look for when buying a 18 year old MH? Reply #26 – September 22, 2017, 01:59:38 pm Quote from: Dub – September 22, 2017, 10:55:36 amI would feel better having a 2000 Foretravel than a 2013 Tiffen or Holliday Rambler AFTER the inspection by someone who knows what to look for.. For the last 7 years I have driven a 1989 Foretravel U280 and will probably one day trade up to a 2000 or so model. AFTER the inspection I will feel good about the trade. Amen Quote Selected
Re: What to look for when buying a 18 year old MH? Reply #27 – September 23, 2017, 07:58:08 pm Quote from: Old Knucklehead – September 21, 2017, 11:54:18 pmWe are slowly restoring a '95 coach and looked at hundreds of rigs. I sure agree with Tim (#7) and others, about value, build and safety. When we are done driving, some lucky folks will get a coach that got the treatment: FBP, RanceLites, MCD's and a bunch of loving care. Consider this for a second: Will we want a taller/wider/faster/etc. than this house on wheels? We are planning to keep ours. When we get done, she should run as designed, or better...and still a relative bargain compared to the rest of the coaches in this very special market. ...and it has the nicest paint job I've seen! Quote Selected