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Ideas about my 07 Jayco 32SS...sell or not...

Yahoo Message Number: 3002
Without going into much detail I need some ideas and suggestions about my 2007 Jayco 32SS 8.1L gas motorhome. After much debate with my Wife, we have decided to sell the unit. Us just say that she has not enjoyed the RV adventure like I hoped she would.

I bought this unit new on April 21, 2007. The chassis was made in October of 2006 which makes it a2007 chassis and the unit was made by Jayco on December 4th of 2006. It is titled as a 2007 model. It is an 8.1L Chevy V8 gas burner, and it does have the 6 speed Allison transmission. The factory sticker or build sheet showed a full retail of $108,104.00 and we paid $78,000.00 for it.
I have made several improvements including, fixing the jacks where they don't retract when you turn on the key, a new Aqua Jet ES ll water pump, sealing all holes going to the outside and underneath, putting round foam insulation around all the water lines inside and out (that I could reach) to stop shaking and noise, ran a fused 40 Amp line inside (to a fused bus) to use for auxiliary power as needed, installed an air filter restriction gauge, and numerous other minor improvements.

It is not kept inside but it has been washed regularly, waxed twice, and the roof has been cleaned and treated with a rubber roof conditioner at least every 3 months. I have had no leaks and so far have for I have not found any places that needed repair or sealing etc.

I have greased this vehicle 3 times, changed the oil and filter 3 times using Havoline 5W-30 oil and Wix filters (last change July of 2009) and I serviced the transmission at 5,000 miles with a new Allison spin on filter and topped it off with about a half pint or so of Transynd from an Allison dealer. This unit has 5,150 total miles on it and the Generator has 45 hours total time. The Onan 5500 generator oil and filter have been changed twice. I drive this vehicle every 4 to 6 weeks (when not being used) on a 65 mile round trip near my home to run it and exercise the generator.

I also have a 2007 Honda CRV EX 2 wheel drive setup for towing with a Blue Ox base plate, Aventa LX tow bar, Protect-A-Tow rock guard, US Gear UTB-100 brake system and towing accessories totaling $2,000. I installed the brake system myself at night in my shop and it took me about 20 hours, but I did it the "RIGHT" way. This car cost $23, 445.00 plus tax when new. It has 17,000 miles on it and only has 700 towing miles. It tows very well and the brake system works great so far, but I have not got many miles of use on it.

Anyway, what are your thoughts on a good price in today's market? I can sell each separately or both together as a package. I know I am going to take a beating, but I can't just let it sit here and not use it. I really don't want to sell the CRV, but I don't want to fool with taking the brake system and other equipment out of it to sell those separately. If I sell it as a package we will probably get another CRV. I was thinking around $75,000 for both.

Thanks for ideas and suggestions.
Mike Furr
 

Re: Ideas about my 07 Jayco 32SS...sell or not...

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Yahoo Message Number: 3043
Mike,
Sorry no one replied, I thought that someone who owned one might chime in. I read here to learn about them in case ever get one.

No doubt you have taken great care of both vehicles and this should help sell when you find the right buyer. I am sorry your wife did not take to the Rv'ing like you did. I can tell you embraced it just by how you take care of your equipment. It's unfortunate that we are in a down market, but on the flip side, sounds like you got a pretty good deal on the rig at more than 25% off MSRP. We looked at the bunk model a few years ago and had a hard time with the $117,000 sticker. Nice to know they can be had for much less probably even more these days.

Have you price checked the value of each separately? To be honest, don't know anyone that has bought a package. I am sure there are some who have but the odds of selling each separately are probably better. Again, if you find the right buyer that want's a package.. this is the ideal setup. Have you listed on the various RV sites yet? Once you figure out value (if different than 75k) then run an ad and see how many calls you get. From my experience, its tough to sell at the end of the season. I tried to sell 2 RV's (in different years) quite a few years ago at the end of the season and they sat all winter until March.. both times. It appears when the weather gets better and tax money comes back, people start buying, at least in CA anyway.

Good luck with your dilemma. Any chance your wife might change her mind?

Fixit