Trying to Purchase

[lima]

Ive been trying to purchase winnebago travato 59g USED 2014 thru 2019 in my budget of 50-65K. Anyone have insight as to best way to locate. its been tough

[R.Wold]

Just did these quick “advanced”search

https://www.rvt.com/New-and-Used-Win...1&price2=85000

https://www.rvtrader.com/Winnebago-T...rice=*%3A80000

https://www.rvuniverse.com/listings/...=82500%2A82500

Apparently your price range is a little low for the market. I’d suggest plugging in saved searches on both RVT.com and RVTrader.com and seeing what comes up.

Sometimes google searches yield coaches for sale that aren’t listed on the main trader sites.

then there’s this
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2014-Winneb...8AAOSwD1BfyH9N

Here’s some here in that price range
https://www.smartrvguide.com/rvs-for...go-travato-59g

[BillJinOR]

The used market for B vans is just nuts right now. I’ve seen some going for new prices with dealers not discounting new units and low supply. Expand your search on the rv sales sites to anywhere and be willing to fly to look at a possible unit. RVTrader for example You might find a more well used 14 for close to your budget dollar but it’s going to be important to jump on any deal if it checks out. The B/ b+ van is the hottest thing on the market. Bad timing if your looking for a deal , good if your a seller Looking to sell at full retail.

[R.Wold]

I think limiting yourself to one floor plan of model of one brand will continue to make this a difficult search for the near future. If you find 4-5 manufacturers with similar floor plans and specs and design your search accordingly, the above links will probably yield something.

Even then, it’s going to be a difficult search. Bumping up to a search for a B+ will yield much more favorable results in your budget and also get you more coach. Otherwise if you’re stuck on that model and you want something sooner than later, it looks like you’ll have to add at least $15k to your budget.

Here’s an example - I’m still playing with a search on RVTrader.com

https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/201...LAR-5014856717

Seems like more coach on a better chassis and can probably be had for the high end of your budget.

[ShelbyM]

I thought I wanted a Travato G until I drove one. I was disappointed. Under powered, noisy and all over the road handling. Plus the seat was uncomfortable. IIRC, you have to crawl up into the G bed and there is little headroom. I liked the K layout better. This was back in Feb before the pandemic took off and new ones were $85000. We decided to look at Bs on the Transit platform but then it hit the fan and there were none to be had. Now the usual discounts aren't available. In retrospect, I could have bought the thing in Feb and resold it for a profit if I couldn't get used to it. I like the concept, the layout of the K and quality seemed pretty good for an RV.

[R.Wold]

Originally Posted by ShelbyM

I thought I wanted a Travato G until I drove one. I was disappointed. Under powered, noisy and all over the road handling. Plus the seat was uncomfortable. IIRC, you have to crawl up into the G bed and there is little headroom. I liked the K layout better. This was back in Feb before the pandemic took off and new ones were $85000. We decided to look at Bs on the Transit platform but then it hit the fan and there were none to be had. Now the usual discounts aren't available. In retrospect, I could have bought the thing in Feb and resold it for a profit if I couldn't get used to it. I like the concept, the layout of the K and quality seemed pretty good for an RV.

The way prices are now I could make 20-30k easily on the coach I bought at the end of May. It’s turning out to be a keeper but it’s nice having that cushion. Not so nice for anyone buying....