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03-21-2018, 02:08 PM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Outlaw 29h
State: New Jersey
Posts: 87
THOR #8445
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CruiseAmerica Corp
One of my relatives is looking for a used Class C RV. My RV repair shop suggested the website: CruiseAmerica.com . They rent RV’s and then sell them. The RV’s come with a one year warranty and are usually only 1 or 2 years old. Has anyone had experience with this company? They seem to have some nice, smaller RV’s, no slides, no frills but looks good for a newbie first timer trying to see what it’s all about.
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03-21-2018, 04:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: hurricane 32n
State: Florida
Posts: 799
THOR #4158
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We looked into them about 4-5 years ago. Their MH all had 90-110k miles so we opted to look elsewhere. Yes they give you a warranty, but most are well used. Jerry
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Jerry and Debbie
2015. Hurricane 32N /Kia Soul toad
Retired
Crawfordville Fl. Vietnam Vet.
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03-21-2018, 06:12 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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It never hurts to take a look...
Just know what you're looking for, and don't let anyone push you off into another direction!
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-21-2018, 06:33 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 24TX (Formerly)
State: California
Posts: 1,459
THOR #5821
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Would be very wary buying a rental. I have seen how some renters treat those rentals, and its often not pretty to watch. Also a pretty good percentage of them drive by the brail method, (clearance is good until you run into to something, then go in a different direction).
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03-21-2018, 06:45 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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03-21-2018, 07:46 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
State: Oregon
Posts: 911
THOR #2271
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I think it would be worth a look. But get a mobile RV repairman to go with you. It's worth the extra $$. You may find a gem or a toad.
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03-22-2018, 01:03 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2023 Jayco Precept 31UL
State: Florida
Posts: 2,914
THOR #1589
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dogshowrv
One of my relatives is looking for a used Class C RV. My RV repair shop suggested the website: CruiseAmerica.com . They rent RV’s and then sell them...
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Anybody else notice that a REPAIR SHOP recommended buying a former rental RV? Who profits when the repair bills add up?
You might beat the odds, but generally speaking, you are better off buying a gently used unit direct from a seller. Having a tech look it over before you pull the trigger is great advicce!
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Life is better when you cry a little, laugh a lot, and are thankful for everything you've got!
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03-22-2018, 01:25 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Gemini 23TR
State: California
Posts: 981
THOR #6701
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We looked at used rentals at a show about three years ago. Very plain and very basic, most smelled of a certain weed. My wife said it was cleaning products but I thought they smelled more like a Rock concert. They had them priced very near new. The ones we saw had 40k to 60k. I believe they belonged to a dealer. I may have tried to get a deal on one but my wife said "NO WAY".
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2017 Gemini 23TR Ford chassis w/ power stroke 3.2
DW, Daughter and 2 dogs, Sofie (black lab/boxer) and Phoebe (schnoodle)
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03-22-2018, 02:17 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Axis 25.3
State: California
Posts: 443
THOR #2526
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dogshowrv
One of my relatives is looking for a used Class C RV. My RV repair shop suggested the website: CruiseAmerica.com . They rent RV’s and then sell them. The RV’s come with a one year warranty and are usually only 1 or 2 years old. Has anyone had experience with this company? They seem to have some nice, smaller RV’s, no slides, no frills but looks good for a newbie first timer trying to see what it’s all about.
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Looked at them years ago but the mileage was really high on the units. No experience with them sorry.
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2016 Thor Axis 25.3 w/ 2011 2dr Wrangler in tow
Demco tow bar with Patriot braking
Bigfoot Automatic Levelers.
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03-22-2018, 02:26 AM
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Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Outlaw 29h
State: New Jersey
Posts: 87
THOR #8445
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Thank you to the members that responded to my question: CruiseAmerica resales. This site We have a 2017 Outlaw 29h but my nephew was looking to dip his toe into the water with something smaller and used. :-) .
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03-22-2018, 12:04 PM
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I Think We're Lost!
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
State: New York
Posts: 22,195
THOR #8860
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I know that CW sells a small Freedom Elite for just a bit over 50K...
With a new rig warranty!
How much is he looking to spend?
(Sell him your 29H, and move up into a 37RB!)
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"What: me worry?"
Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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