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internet shoppers--want to help locate our new rig somewhere in the northeast?

Lucky Mike said
12:55 PM Jun 4, 2013

http://nh.craigslist.org/rvd/3826459084.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/rvd/3848598441.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/3848562062.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/rvd/3804075545.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/rvd/3804076287.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/rvd/3804074863.html
http://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/3847539594.html

This should keep you busy for a bit , I'm not sure on your price point so I kept my selection to newer mid to upper end startershttp://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/3831752766.html

This one below comes with the truck and is right up your ally for short money!!!!!

http://nh.craigslist.org/rvs/3831752766.html

-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Tuesday 4th of June 2013 12:58:26 PM

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-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Tuesday 4th of June 2013 04:52:41 PM

suse1023 said
04:51 PM Jun 4, 2013

we do this all the time over on the horse boards, put out what we're looking for and those so inclined find candidates and we all have a grand time discussing them and why or why not they might be suitable.

if this is normal here hurray!! if not no biggie.

but just in case----

we're going to be ready to buy in three weeks, so the six months of intense research is going to have to be put to some use soon.

we have two real options we think and have only a few no budge requirements---fully enclosed bathroom and slides, the more the better.

floorplans and storage can be dealt with individually--though i quite like a toy hauler so i can have a mudroom!

here's the basics anyway

1) stay withing the weight confines of the 2001 F-350 cc dually creampuff we have with under 50000 original miles.

that puts us into 10000 lbs unit unloaded.

if we could get a newish fiver with some slides and an enclosed bath room we'd be happy. would probably have to be ultra lite, but we assume we wouldn't keep this trailer for as long if it were bigger and more heavy duty.

2) go big right off the bat and trade the truck in for something in the 36' range with triple or quad slides, enclosed bathroom and somewhat more heavy duty as opposed to an ultra lite.

dh would prefer an outdoor kitchen, i require seating facing the tv and am willing to do a bit of remodeling. we'll need space for our own washer, as that would be best for dh's immune system.

typing this makes me feel inclined to just go big from the start----we've camped enough to know we like our space!

we intend to leave vermont the weekend of the 22 of june and head to the biggest rv lots we can find. our house will have closed and we'll be living in our teeny tiny camper until we get something more suitable.

and will also look at a private sale too.

thanks if you want to play find the fiver with me, lol!

suse1023 said
08:03 PM Jun 4, 2013

thanks mike---i've been on craiglist but haven't seen half of these.
our budget is 50,000 if we can get away with it.

Lucky Mike said
08:11 PM Jun 4, 2013

I will search southern maine, upstate Ny and anything within a 2 hr drive of you......see what comes up........that truck package at the bottom was real nice!!! for the price point

Lucky Mike said
11:39 AM Jun 5, 2013

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-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Wednesday 5th of June 2013 11:45:03 AM

-- Edited by Lucky Mike on Wednesday 5th of June 2013 12:35:13 PM

suse1023 said
05:34 PM Jun 5, 2013

thanks so much-----i wish that was a price point i was comfortable with right now, but we aim to stay at around half that.
it'll make the search that much more challenging won't it?!

cherylbrv said
10:58 PM Jun 5, 2013

Mike -- sorry for this quick question here as it gets a little off topic....

You seem to be the resident CL expert. Is there a way to do a search in all US states rather than each state individually? Let's say there was a specific model I was looking for and was willing to go anywhere in the US to buy it, is there an easy way to search for that on Craigslist?

Thanks!

Lucky Mike said
11:16 PM Jun 5, 2013

the only way I know to do more than 1 area at a time is to open more windows. Craigslist does not allow national searching or posting , there are people who do posting by mass posts with a bot.

the other problem with doing a national search is if it is outside of your area and you have no one to inspect it or secure it for you ,these are mostly private sales.........I myself pick several low market areas that I either know someone in or can get to within reason quickly knowing I am going to make the purchase.....if the seller wants a deposit I do it thru a bank escrow that is local to them ....NEVER Asume the person you are dealing with is not trying to scam you.....when you get a phone number and address......cross reference the phone number by directory assistance and reverse lookup online.....take the address and use google earth and zoom in....sometimes you will get lucky and see the unit in there yard!!!

another method would be to see if anyone on one of the forums is close enough to stop for you and do a walk thru , I do several of these a year for people....have done 2 for Dreamers here that they have bought afterwards.....

Remember depending on what your buying you can travel amtrak cheap......I go from NH to southern Fla for 168.00 to pick up units or shop!!

cherylbrv said
11:36 PM Jun 5, 2013

Also add to that (I think it was you who suggested this in a different thread) that I can always hire a certified RV technician from a nearby RV service station to do an inspection.

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