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05-27-2020, 06:04 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19-G
State: Colorado
Posts: 13
THOR #18986
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Cruise America RVs a Good Deal?
I am looking for a small class C, mostly for exploring places within the state of Colorado. Cruise America has a Thor 19-G with 136K miles for just under $30K. I've never bought a motor home, and I know this is a lot of miles, but we cannot afford a new one. Anyone had any experience purchasing a used, high-mileage unit from Cruise America? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Maybe this isn't even the proper forum. Just got my user ID today.
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05-27-2020, 06:14 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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Keeping in mind that these RVs have spent their lives being rented out: That seems like an awful lot of miles...
Keep it in your hip pocket, and keep looking... Good luck!
...and welcome to the forum too!
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Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-27-2020, 06:16 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: SOB
State: South Dakota
Posts: 941
THOR #3916
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1st...
WELCOME to Our Campfire...Pull Up A Stump and sit a spell...
The rental fleets use a bare bones/ bottom of the barrel spec'd Rv...
But they could be well maintained ..or not..
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An SOB Shack called Foretravel...This will Do.
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05-27-2020, 06:48 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,129
THOR #7035
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This question has been asked before and the answers trend to:
Good basic RVs - usually no awnings or other "niceties" that renters tend to tear up
The Ford V10 engine/transmission combos are designed to go at least 200,000 miles so 100,000 + miles is not the negative some may feel it is.
CA does a good refurbishment before selling their units.
I haven't seen any rants/complaints from someone who took the plunge but I have seen comments from people who felt it was the right deal for them.
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05-27-2020, 06:53 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 think that the 19-Gs are on a 350 chassis, and have the V-8 in them...
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-27-2020, 06:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19-G
State: Colorado
Posts: 13
THOR #18986
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Correct in this case - 350 with a V-8. Still built for 200K + miles?
Thanks everyone for your feedback. Deeply appreciated!
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05-27-2020, 06:59 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19-G
State: Colorado
Posts: 13
THOR #18986
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Thank you!
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05-27-2020, 07:06 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,726
THOR #1469
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
I think that the 19-Gs are on a 350 chassis, and have the V-8 in them...
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Correct. Same power plant that was in my 2 Expeditions. The first (2001) got totaled by a dump truck with 150K miles and was going strong. The second (2011) was part of the deal for the Jeep and it had 175K and was still going strong.
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US Army (Ret)
2020 Entegra Accolade 37TS
2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk (Toad)
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05-27-2020, 07:07 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Majestic 23A
State: Virginia
Posts: 29
THOR #950
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I just replied to a similar post about this. I rented a 19G in 2012 because I was interested in one. The things that turned me off were the wet bathroom and the loft only for 2 people to sleep in. I bought a Thor CA Majestic 23A and have been mostly happy ever since.
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05-27-2020, 07:41 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 still think that the 19-Gs are as cute as a button...
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...1&d=1590608539
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Good Sam Member 843599689
Current coach: Tiffin Wayfarer 24 BW
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05-27-2020, 07:46 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 19-G
State: Colorado
Posts: 13
THOR #18986
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That's definitely one of the advantages. We live in a townhouse with a small parking space, so a 23-footer is just a bit too big. There are lots of considerations but that's a big one. Class Bs are too small for what we want, most class Cs too large for our limited space - this model is just right, size-wise. If I can get over the high miles, everything else is just what we're looking for.
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06-02-2020, 09:37 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Majestic
State: California
Posts: 4
THOR #17381
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We own a 2015 23A from Cruise America and are happy with it. I look at it this way, it is short on some items, but they are not a deal breaker for ME. As a bonus, we also rent ours out which offsets the finance and storage fees. The renters can't break what's not there (awning, oven, roof ladder). Neither can my grandkids. We have added a tv and an observation camera though. This is our second year and it has 115xxx miles on a Triton V8 and is still strong.
Good luck.
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06-02-2020, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62cowboy
That's definitely one of the advantages. We live in a townhouse with a small parking space, so a 23-footer is just a bit too big. There are lots of considerations but that's a big one. Class Bs are too small for what we want, most class Cs too large for our limited space - this model is just right, size-wise. If I can get over the high miles, everything else is just what we're looking for.
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Don't turn our back on RV Trader to use in comparisons. You may have to travel some to get a good deal but it's just another wrench in your decision tool box.
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06-02-2020, 09:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,063
THOR #12189
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bob Denman
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Ahh, a grocery getter
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06-02-2020, 09:55 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Miramar 37.1
State: California
Posts: 2,460
THOR #12698
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You also need to operate all systems including the grey/black tanks to be sure everything is in working order. Remember these were rentals and some people may not have taken as good a care as someone who owns it. There are some great deals out there on rental units.
Good luck.
Paul
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06-02-2020, 10:27 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: A.C.E. 27.2
State: Indiana
Posts: 1,842
THOR #14698
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Second checking the tanks operations. We bought a 2018 Ace 27.2 that spent a season as a rental. First time we took it out toilet was plugged. It was not our first Rv so we are fairly sure renters never flushed the tanks.
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06-02-2020, 11:02 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 guess it's lucky if they even flush the toilet!
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06-03-2020, 04:01 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Still Looking
Model: Sunstar 29VE Winnebago
State: Texas
Posts: 5,584
THOR #13058
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62cowboy
I am looking for a small class C, mostly for exploring places within the state of Colorado. Cruise America has a Thor 19-G with 136K miles for just under $30K. I've never bought a motor home, and I know this is a lot of miles, but we cannot afford a new one. Anyone had any experience purchasing a used, high-mileage unit from Cruise America? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Maybe this isn't even the proper forum. Just got my user ID today.
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You didn't say how old it is?
Do you know the NADA book value relative to the $30k asking price.
In my view if you pay $30k you can afford a very nice one even though it is not new.
I would think if lived in, or plan to explore Colorado, I would get a coach that has transmission with good life left.
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06-03-2020, 06:04 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Redwood
Model: 36FB
State: Arizona
Posts: 1,766
THOR #3610
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So it's a cute well used possibly well maintained high mileage rental with no amenities and a historically proven good engine, so definitely maybe!!!
From reading here it sounds about 50/50, not much help.
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06-03-2020, 06:24 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 22CFreedom Elite. 24̵
State: Illinois
Posts: 28
THOR #4805
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 62cowboy
I am looking for a small class C, mostly for exploring places within the state of Colorado. Cruise America has a Thor 19-G with 136K miles for just under $30K. I've never bought a motor home, and I know this is a lot of miles, but we cannot afford a new one. Anyone had any experience purchasing a used, high-mileage unit from Cruise America? Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Maybe this isn't even the proper forum. Just got my user ID today.
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I bought a used 2012 Thor 24’ Freedom Elite 4 years ago with 88,000 miles on it I was the 3rd owner. 1st was cruise America rental, 2nd Florida couple for a year. I have never driven an RV but knew i wanted to camp with my horse AND I wanted my own bathroom. I paid $28000. The only problems I have had are learning How things work. The engine is great, towing my horse is easy and love camping out. Its E-350 series, not alot of fancy stuff but all appliances work , air, heaters and has great speakers! Good luck.
Some one maintained the unit.
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