BrewMeister

Well thought I'd post a quick update on this MH. The Mrs. and I made a quick dash to go look at the home, just to see if it was even one we should consider. We determined that it has been driven, and serviced, most recently June of 2010, and its had 500 miles put on it since June of 2010. It had warranty service at NEWMAR in early 2007, for the rear mudflap (HULA SKIRT). Other than that, no records with any local NEWMAR, SPARTAN nor CUMMINS dealers. We also determined that the previous owners were not the meticulous type. Nor were they clean freaks... The RV looks like it might have been someones "home-when-not-away-from-home" or a wayward son-in-laws pad?? Who knows. Bottom line: CONS 1. It needs a major major scrubbing on the interior. 2. It needs some minor roof maintenance (has the upgraded fiberglass roof). 3. It might need the carpet replaced, and perhaps the tile. 4. The basement needs slideout trays. 5. The hydronic heat is a question mark?? 6. The dining table looks like someone with cufflinks sat at it...(its worn) 7. Coach batteries are corroded and leaked a little. 8. What appears to be the only evidence of a roof leak above the drivers cockpit on the window valance...its minor. PROS 1. Engine starts & sounds fine. 2. Generator starts and seems fine. 3. Engine Maintenance was done 4. MH has been driven some, although not a lot. 5. Other than the table the rest of the interior furniture seem fine (needs cleaned). 6. All the manuals seem to be there. 7. Did not find and body damage. 8. Did not see any damage underneath. 9. Generally we like the basic floor plan. We might return for further investigation... meanwhile we need to: 1. Determine what a flooring/upgrade will cost us. 2. Ascertain what the MH is really worth in its current condition. 3. Ascertain what its worth once refurbished. 4. What would a MH warranty cost us and how exactly they are implemented. BOTTOM-Line - Is it worth the effort? Assuming we can buy it at a BARGAIN? Thanks for any advice or input.

Hello all, My first post. Found these forums while searching for information/review of the subject RVND 7720, I've been thinking I'd pick one up and believe or not we don't even own a motor home yet! I thought it best to learn how to use it beforehand. We anticipate buying a used Class A, 38-40 ft, DP, MH in the next year or two, whenever a "too good to pass up" deal comes along. It might be some distance from home when we locate that deal, and it would be nice to have a familiar GPS and a bit of RV specific guidance on our first drive. That and I love gadgets... Just FYI and to save folks a bit of time: A bit of a conversation here...including some input from a Rand McNally Representative. A bit of an overview specifically on the 7720 from Rand McNally. RAND McNally is running a bit of a sale, even with the freebies, I think Amazon has a better deal ($320.60) with no sales tax (for me) and free shipping. I added this sun shade, this mounting pad and this case, which out the door cost seemed like a better value than the Rand McNally freebie deal with tax. That and I know if I have issues, Amazon will take care of me. EDIT - Seems there is a 10% off available to FMCA folks through this link, and it appears to be stack-able with the FREEBIE code. Discount codes are FALL11FMCA and 7720FREE - drops your cost down to $318ish out the door from Rand McNally with the two freebies and free ground shipping till at least tomorrow. Thanks for the info everyone... Take care, Tim