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newrvlady · 03-31-2012, 06:15 AM

So we have narrowed it down to two.v.s maybe three because I just saw one that caught my attention on ebay. Can you please give your opinion.

1- 1997 pace arrow gas. power banks. oshkosh chassis. washer/dryer. It was listed on ebay but it is only three minutes from my house so I had it inspected and they fixed about $700 worth of stuff. Tires are 9 yrs old and the old folks think they are find. I know they need replaced but they won't go any lower on the price. asking $18000. Great interior. one owner. Here is the expired listing from ebay.
1997 Pace Arrow Motorhome with slide 1997 Pace Arrow Motorhome with slide | eBay

2- Thor residency 1997 DP Cummins/Allison with powerbanks turbo.oshkosh chassis. Just took a ride in this last night and this baby has some power. Interior is kind of funky but for the price I am willing to make a few adjustments. Was a repo before these last owners but these owners have take good care of it.. six tires. Two are 07 four are 09. 6500 generator, 27" flat screen. no leaks ever.solar panel. inverter. here is the local ksl add for it although there was not many pics
Classifieds for Utah, Idaho, and Wyoming | ksl.com

3- here is one that i saw today from ebay. There is some cracking in the paint and clear coating or something. don't know if that is a major problem. here is the link
98 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 37CDS Diesel Pusher with Slide Cummins 8.3L 98 Holiday Rambler Endeavor 37CDS Diesel Pusher with Slide Cummins 8.3L | eBay

I would appreciate all your comments. I have learned as much as I can in the last month and we have to make a decision today. I have spent almost everyday driving around seeing motorhomes and unfortunately we are out of time. We need to live in this for about one and a half months and then just have it to play around with. We have 10 in the family. yes not ideal circumstances to live in for a family of 10 but it is will work out.
thanks so much.

cargovan · 03-31-2012, 12:06 PM

Can't help you with your choice. For such a big decision you may take some time.

Good luck!

Van.

MAU MAU · 03-31-2012, 01:21 PM

I have found that most RV asking prices on ebay are considerably more than the actual unit are worth.

Check the NADA RV Guide which is free online.

Take your time and best of luck.

Georgehjr · 03-31-2012, 01:33 PM

If you HAVE to do it today, how much can you spend ? Seams like your Price point is 10,000 to 20,000 , that should help you pick as that a big difference

okgc · 03-31-2012, 02:05 PM

IMO - $20k for a 97 Pace Arrow (Gas chassis)that needs tires is too much.

slickest1 · 03-31-2012, 03:49 PM

If the Endeavor is in the same price range I would think it would be the one. Your getting alot more for your dollars there. Air ride, good cummins engine and allison 6 speed . It would have better power and ride and handling than the other two. Only thing I would check is to make sur it is an rr8r suspension rather than the rr4r. The rr4r had a trailing arm issue that can cost around $3000. to fix. Good luck.

Gadget Man · 03-31-2012, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by slickest1

If the Endeavor is in the same price range I would think it would be the one. Your getting alot more for your dollars there. Air ride, good cummins engine and allison 6 speed . It would have better power and ride and handling than the other two.

I agree...

Craig

TxRVMan · 03-31-2012, 04:32 PM

The Endeavor would be my choice, with the Pace Arrow coming in second...not as nice as the Endeavor, but one-owner from the original owner is appealing.

RLKBOB · 03-31-2012, 05:41 PM

I'm also saying the Endeavor. Diesel engine and diesel generator are a plus. One of the others is Gas and the other has an LP generator. As long as it's in the same price range and the prices listed are reasonable that's the one I'd go with. Other reasons too but don't want to get into all of them.