rerod
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I'm considering buying my first 06 Forest River Work and Play 18lt.
http://iowacity.craigslist.org/rvs/2824202039.html
I think I know what to look for, but how do I determine what a fair offer is? I found nada to be helpful, but all the prices are retail and not private party.
http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/Forest-River-California
I need to haul 1200 lbs of motorcycles with a Jeep liberty CRD Diesel. And it also needs to park in a 28' driveway while still able to open the ramp door facing my garage door without moving it.
Thanks!
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Crazy Cooter
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Figure 18' box, 23' overall, and at least a 6' door. That's 29'...maybe close enough?
If you keep it light you might be able to pull it off.
Price I think is a tad high.
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Y-Guy
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You're thinking of hauling a toy hauler with a Jeep Liberty? I own a Liberty, nice grocery getter but I know I didn't feel comfortable even towing my boat behind our Liberty. That is a lot of flat frontal area on that trailer, going to be like towing a brick.
The link you need for NADA for that year and model is here
Without any options Avg retail is $6630, so once you add in the real options - don't add what are normal items. They are asking $10k so you have some negotiating room in that price even with options.
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rerod
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With my garage door open, 29' would put the TH door inside the garage.
My Jeep Liberty crd is rated for 7000 lbs max.
Y-Guy wrote:
The link you need for NADA for that year and model is here
Without any options Avg retail is $6630, so once you add in the real options - don't add what are normal items. They are asking $10k so you have some negotiating room in that price even with options.
Thanks. Couldn't navigate to that page for some reason..
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MadMav
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I just looked it up and the max tow rating for the CRD Liberty is 5000lbs, not 7000lbs. That trailer is too heavy and too big for the little Liberty.
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rerod
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MadMav wrote:I just looked it up and the max tow rating for the CRD Liberty is 5000lbs, not 7000lbs. That trailer is too heavy and too big for the little Liberty.
Mav
Yes I know its marginal.. Europe says 7000
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Dirtclods
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What year is it? In this economy theres is no NADA standred anyway's!
Make an offer you would be laughing at. You have nothing to loose....
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rerod
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Dirtclods wrote:What year is it? In this economy theres is no NADA standred anyway's!
Make an offer you would be laughing at. You have nothing to loose....
2006 Work And Play
M-18LT - 23'
http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/Work-And-Play/M-18LT-23/Standard-Equipment
I offered him 7K and he got bent out of shape.. Oh well.. To big for the libby anyway
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Y-Guy
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He probably owes 10k on it and thinks that's what it's worth.
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Dirtclods
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rerod wrote:Dirtclods wrote:What year is it? In this economy theres is no NADA standred anyway's!
Make an offer you would be laughing at. You have nothing to loose....
2006 Work And Play
M-18LT - 23'
http://www.nadaguides.com/RVs/2006/Work-And-Play/M-18LT-23/Standard-Equipment
I offered him 7K and he got bent out of shape.. Oh well.. To big for the libby anyway
Good for you theres another one out there for you!
NADA -furnished by the manufacturer and are (assumed) to be correct.
NOT- current market sales which have falling greatly!!!!
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