adlereins
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I think I'll piggyback on this thread as I just purchased a 2006 Fleetwood Tioga 29V with 130,000 miles from El Monte RV in Santa Fe Springs for just over $20K. I have one week of ownership! Defects are water pump leaks, drive shaft has weight missing (higher speed vibration than out of balance wheel/tire), minor things like rubber grommet missing from stove, minor fading on sidewalls, etc. Tires are all 2012 in age. All defects will be repaired or replaced by El Monte. The only problem is that they are 95 miles away and at present CA gas prices, it would cost me over $100 to have repairs done at no charge! However, El Monte has agreed to fill my tank with gas to get back. That is FILL, not partial. Went to a certified scale to have weights done, added a Flojet portable macerator. Had a few things left over from previous coaches so not too much extra to buy. Will try to post as things happen, good or bad. Questions/advice welcome.
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adlereins
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I'm back. I got my Tioga back from El Monte RV and here is what they did. Removed, balanced and re-installed complete drive shaft (little over $400), removed and repaired frame on jack knife sofa (was bent), repaired kitchen faucet leak, replaced water pump with new one, installed new rubber grommets on stove grate, replaced reefer shelf and filled gas tank!!
Just got back from a weekend dry camp trial. Everything worked as it should. No problems with sway or handling in the Santa Ana winds thank goodness. Only problem with dry camping is limited water as there is only a 30 gal water tank. Thinking about adding a tank somewhere but will have to check weights and balances involved first to see if it is even possible. Meantime a couple of 2 1/2 gallon jugs for emergency use.
I haven't been RVing for a while and while I tried to remember the things you need and don't need, it's amazing the things you still forget (or is that old-timers disease![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/wink.gif "wink") )
Ford ran just fine and I DO like the tranny. Downshifts as needed for downhill runs. That's it for now and any questions about El Monte RV or a high mileage rental purchase, just let me know.
Take Care,
Al
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KristinU
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adlereins wrote:I'm back. I got my Tioga back from El Monte RV and here is what they did. Removed, balanced and re-installed complete drive shaft (little over $400), removed and repaired frame on jack knife sofa (was bent), repaired kitchen faucet leak, replaced water pump with new one, installed new rubber grommets on stove grate, replaced reefer shelf and filled gas tank!!
Just got back from a weekend dry camp trial. Everything worked as it should. No problems with sway or handling in the Santa Ana winds thank goodness. Only problem with dry camping is limited water as there is only a 30 gal water tank. Thinking about adding a tank somewhere but will have to check weights and balances involved first to see if it is even possible. Meantime a couple of 2 1/2 gallon jugs for emergency use.
I haven't been RVing for a while and while I tried to remember the things you need and don't need, it's amazing the things you still forget (or is that old-timers disease )
Ford ran just fine and I DO like the tranny. Downshifts as needed for downhill runs. That's it for now and any questions about El Monte RV or a high mileage rental purchase, just let me know.
Take Care,
Al
Thanks checking back in - many happy trails!
Cheers!
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I purchased an ex-rental Thor 21c with about 70k miles on the clock from a Camping World here in Virginia back in February. It runs great and so far I'm very happy with it. It seems to have been well taken care of and I'm having lots of fun learning how things work. Camping World installed a new awning, ladder, and threw in a really nice new mattress. I was able to get new tires through the recall even though the ones it had looked great after learning about the recall here on this site.
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adlereins
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I lucked out too because a previous buyer had El Monte install an awning and then the buyer backed out of the deal. His loss, my gain![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile")
I think all dealers install a new mattress as a matter of course. At least I sure HOPE so.
Take Care & travel safe.
Al
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joelcop
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I would like to jump in for a few questions.
Do the rental companies drop prices significantly after the season?
How much bargaining room is there on the rental company asking price?
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joelcop wrote:I would like to jump in for a few questions.
Do the rental companies drop prices significantly after the season?
Not really. Prices are usually set on the exclusive basis of age and mileage.
Quote:How much bargaining room is there on the rental company asking price?
Very little. They will instead steer you to a unit that fits your desired price point. In other words, less money = more miles or older unit.
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IAMICHABOD
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joelcop wrote:I would like to jump in for a few questions.
How much bargaining room is there on the rental company asking price?
There is some depending on the company, I found that Cruise America would try and get you to look at older and higher mileage ones. A sort of take it of leave it attitude.
Where as others like where I bought mine were open to negotiating, it never hurts to try. I did and got a good deal.
Do your research so you know what the market is for the RV that you are looking for.
adlereins wrote:I'm back. I got my Tioga back from El Monte RV and here is what they did. Removed, balanced and re-installed complete drive shaft (little over $400), removed and repaired frame on jack knife sofa (was bent), repaired kitchen faucet leak, replaced water pump with new one, installed new rubber grommets on stove grate, replaced reefer shelf and filled gas tank!!
That's it for now and any questions about El Monte RV or a high mileage rental purchase, just let me know.
Take Care,
Al
That is good to hear Al it looks like that they took care of you just as they said they would.
I found another person that had good luck with El Monte RV and their Warranty, they seem to come thru. Click here for that thread
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path1
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joelcop wrote:I would like to jump in for a few questions.
Do the rental companies drop prices significantly after the season?
How much bargaining room is there on the rental company asking price?
Don't know about seasons that prices drop. As far as bargaining room Cruise America atleast us anyways (maybe other places or people might be different) didn't budge any on prices, but would added an awning and replaced a/c (that was acting up) with new one.
That was over 5 years now. Still have unit and still like it. And would buy again.
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samven1
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I have been looking for a used C or B+ for about a year now. I dont have any experience with MH but have put more than a few miles on a travel trailer. The trailer was fine as long as there were 2 of us but now that I am alone I worry about the times we got into tight spaces with 45 ft of hinged vehicle and 1 person would not have been able to get it out. So that gets me to my point and question, I am interested in a smaller unit like the 23A or similar and am wondering if the big three will let you rent the unit you are interested in and give you a credit if you buy that unit. It seems like it would be a good way to check out weather I could handle it and learn about any problems with the MH at the same time.
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