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Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #1 –
Hey Greg too bad it isn’t a mid bath. I might have been interested if it was.
Lynn and Lori
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #3 –
I look at new offerings especially blue Midbaths for sale.  This one caught my eye. RV Trader says I'm the first.  This RV has the same replacement medicine cabinet that I put in. It also doesn't have the accordion door but has an added pantry between the bath and back.  Almost pristine and in very good condition. I can certainly say it has been stored inside, but some fading on the compartment door behind the driver. The price does mention OBO (or best offer). It is local to me. (well just a hundred miles or so).  https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2007-Lazy-Daze-26.5-MID-BATH-5023600117    RonB


[topic moved here from Classifieds since it is not a classified ad, but a question about a coach for sale - Michelle]
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #4 –
Ad says it has Corian counter tops … probably not.   And the generator only has 15 hours of use.  Clearly the owner hasn’t visited this neighborhood to understand the importance of regularly exercising the generator.  Otherwise I agree with Mr. RonB.
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #5 –
  Ron, I just looked at the ad in the link; said I was the “first” to see it.  ;) 

The ad has some red flags, e.g., Corian counter tops, a 90 gallon “water” capacity, etc.; could be a second owner who didn’t know the rig well or a flipper?

 
2003 TK has a new home
 
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #6 –
Well, I noticed the 90 gallons erroneous comment. The proper amounts are posted on a LD sticker inside the closet door.  Should be about 55 gallons (which includes 6 gallons in the water heater.) Many people don't know what Corian really is. It is extremely heavy, a cultured marble/resin mixture. Also listed as 26 feet long, but  RV Trader may not allow 1/2 foot increments. It does say 26.5' model. The next year 2008 Ford extended the hood, moving the engine forward 6" to make the models 27 feet long.   I'll also say that 15 hours of run time for a generator may cause problems, but certainly not as bad as neglected maintenance in the plus thousands of hours situation. I only have 126 hours in 22 years on my genset. almost all for maintenance.   RonB
  Joan;  Maybe it says that to everybody, that they are the first to see the ad!
     edit: now it says 35 have seen it.  The front 'faux' windows are painted white. I thinks they were still black in 2007 from LD. Obviously towed something with a ball. Most cars 4 wheels down use a tow bar. A boat maybe?  Tow dolly?  Denmark flag?  and something mounted on the tire cover.  I would suspect it was detailed. Pretty shiny!, especially the tire black on the tires.  Looking up the Caravan member number now.
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #7 –
There is a flipper working the San Diego area IMO (talked to them a few months ago about a different RV). But it might be someone inherited it (or had it only a short time) and didn’t really know the RV - when you talk to a flipper you get:
- unrealistic stories about their use of it / maintenance & repairs done
- they make sure you know the factory closed so prices are increasing / they have other interested buyers / etc.

An uninformed buyer would give stories that indicated little use themselves as well as not knowing about the RV.
Jane & Scott
Currently have a 1989 TK  LD we did a lot of upgrades on.
Bigfoot 25RQ Twin on order with early summer 2024 ETA

Our smartphone autocorrects into very poor English.
 We disclaim the illusion of ignorance this creates as we have enough ignorance we rightly claim.
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #8 –
I should add there are some crazy prices out there.  An admitted flipper asked $60,000 for a 1998 26.5 MB, 14,620 miles, 20 hrs on the generator, said looks like new.  Said high price as this was as close to new as you could get these days (cause looked like knew and hardly used).  Several people said he was crazy but one guy said he was interested (only takes one buyer).

I am seeing prices for $20,000 more than prices on several LDs (during height of pandemic I regularly saw prices $10,000 more than pre-pandemic prices).

I have no idea what people are really getting for them.
Jane & Scott
Currently have a 1989 TK  LD we did a lot of upgrades on.
Bigfoot 25RQ Twin on order with early summer 2024 ETA

Our smartphone autocorrects into very poor English.
 We disclaim the illusion of ignorance this creates as we have enough ignorance we rightly claim.
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #9 –
Think I'll offer up my blue MB for $200K. You might call it a "slow flip".  Any takers?   :D
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #10 –
Hi Joan; The Caravan club number 2589 is before mine 2742, so the owners had one before this one. A new member in 2007 would have a number in the high 2900 or 3000's.  It says private owner. The price isn't unreasonable, of course at 90K miles, but well preserved inside and out. It is only 8 years newer than mine, but the sun damage is much less. Very tempting if I hadn't just put $5000 in BlueBelle. And I wouldn't have to drive it thousands of miles to get it here. The last MB I bought was in Ventura.  RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
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Quote from: RonB  - 
Hi Joan; The Caravan club number 2589 is before mine 2742, so the owners had one before this one. A new member in 2007 would have a number in the high 2900 or 3000's.

The 2016 Caravan Club roster doesn't show 2589, the rig has not been to a Caravan for a long time.

Larry
2813
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
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Quote from: RonB  - 
Denmark flag?
The flag is Germany 🇩🇪, not Denmark 🇩🇰

The Nevada plates are a bit of a head scratcher, given it’s being sold in California.   Did a quick search on those Nevada plates, they are original to the vehicle from 16 years ago, suggesting one owner prior to its arrival in California.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #13 –
"Denmark flag? "

Don't think so, looks like German to me, as in Deutschland!   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #14 –
Oh well!  Close anyway. And the plates on it are Nevada, so the owners may still have been members but not attendees.    RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
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Quote from: Larry W  - 
The 2016 Caravan Club roster doesn't show 2589, the rig has not been to a Caravan for a long time.

Larry
2813

#2589 belonged to Art & Ursula (the flag!?) Vorbeck of Henderson, NV. I have contact info (from a 2009 list) if anyone is interested. — Jon
(Former) ‘06 TK “Albatross.” And (former) Vespa 250.   Alas, no more; both are gone.😕 Great memories remain! 😄
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #16 –
Not my rig, but this popped up on YouTube. These are forum members who haven't posted in a while. I've left a comment asking them to post here as well but just in case, I'm providing this link.

Please feel free to remove if I'm breaking any forum rules.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Qs-DPF4c0


2005 Lazy Daze 26.5 Mid Bath Class C Motor-home Tour for sale by owner in Central Florida

CONTACT VIA FACEBOOK OR EMAIL:
FACEBOOK LISTING: Redirecting......
EMAIL: twest6550@gmail.com

FOR SALE BY OWNER! (Aka no financing)
RV: 2005 Lazy Daze 26.5 Mid Bath
CHASSIS: 2005 Ford E450
ENGINE: 6.0 Diesel
MILES: 59,999

SOLAR SYSTEM:
-Victron 24/3000 Hybrid Inverter (2400w continuous aka 20amps)
-1640 watts of solar panels
-10,544 watt hour lithium battery bank (aka 824ah @12v or 412ah @24v)
-30A DC to DC Chassis Charger (Engine recharges lithiums)
-Victron networked system which features a Color Control to monitor/control the system (which is also Bluetooth & Wifi capable)

PROS:
-Mini-Split Air Conditioner (with heat pump) that can run off the solar system!
-Aluminum exterior (even the roof)
-Renovated in 2020 which includes all new roof vents, exterior seals, flooring, paint, furniture, etc.
-Dual pane windows (which were redone in 2021)
-Falken Wildpeak All Terrain Tires (2020)
-Insulated tanks
-SCT Tuner with engine monitoring (transmission temp, exhaust temp, coolant temp, oil temp, boost, etc)

CONS:
-Exterior paint isn't the best (sun faded mainly on passenger side)
My wheels:
2003 MB
2012 Jeep Liberty
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #17 –
A  Boondocker special with a composting toilet.
For those interested, read up on LD Diesel engines and propane generators, not to mention maintaining a composting toilet without violating environmental rules.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #18 –
The 6.0 diesel is a disaster waiting to happen.
Cost at least $10k to fix.
Jota
96 23.5 FL
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
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Quote from: Jota  - 
The 6.0 diesel is a disaster waiting to happen.
Cost at least $10k to fix.
Hi, I'm wondering why  "The 6.0 diesel is a disaster waiting to happen."?
I've searched through some of the archives and haven't found an answer there yet.
I'd love to buy this 2005 LD MB as it's set up the way I'd like for boondocking with mega solar.
I'm looking for more data on diesel.
The big hold up is I just listed my house so don't have the funds yet.
I love this Lazy Daze group, you all are so knowledgeable and the info is invaluable!
Thanks,
Zanobia Shalks
Steamboat Springs, Colorado
Wanna b LD MB towing 2011 Subaru Outback
currently 2000 Roadtrek 190 popular since 2007
1995 Chevy conversion van since 2004
1980 Dodge Sportsman extended camping van since 1993
Zanobia Shalks
 2011 Mid-Bath
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #20 –
I’ve watched Thomas’s upgrades on their YouTube channel, it’s an excellent boondock rig, the mini split is super efficient and quiet.   Double the solar & lithium I have on my 24’ TK.

Diesel is fine, though they tend to be more costly to service.   There are so few diesel Lazy Daze built, that advice from other owners will be sparse (on the engine side) but the rest of the rig is pure LD goodness.
Dave

2017 TK
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #21 –
Zanobia, as a first step, you might want to do a comprehensive web search on “Ford 6.0L diesel”. There appear to be many sites - videos, message boards, other - that discuss in depth the pros and cons of this engine.

As always, YMMV.

2003 TK has a new home
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #22 –
Hi Zanobia;  Regarding money to buy this rig, I'm not sure an asking price was revealed. Of course all that could be negotiable. Depending on the amount of equity in the home you have for sale, you can obtain 'swing' loans to bridge the gap between sale of one, and overlapping purchase of a replacement.  Overall the mileage is very low on this rig, considering it's a 2005.  Cloud point of diesel shouldn't have much impact. The Diesel version of the LD had an extra 17 gallon LPG tank to run the propane generator.   RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #23 –
Thank you Dave, Joan and Ron!
I'll check out that info on diesel engines and find out about a swing loan.
If you go to the You Tube video on You Tube   2005 Lazy Daze 26.5 Mid Bath  tour for sale by owner
there is a link to facebook market place. with a listing.
Asking price is $48,000
Zanobia
Zanobia Shalks
 2011 Mid-Bath
Re: Non-member Classified Listings for 2022
Reply #24 –
I don’t recall if these are the same folks who went through the required steps to “bullet proof” their 6.0 diesel, it’s been quite a while since I saw that video. The 6.0 is widely panned as being far less reliable than the 7.3 diesel until those mods are done. I have no personal experience with that — and others on here with actual mechanical skill and experience like Larry W might have more insight. At the time, Ford pivoted away from their established (or at least altered the design relationship) with International, and the results were initially not good.

I love diesel motors, don’t find the increased maintenance costs to be a significant enough difference to even mention, so I’d have very minimal reservations buying this 6.0 diesel LD — if it had been “bullet-proofed.” As long as the on-board LP was enough to serve my needs for the generator. I moved away from my love of V8’s to get the 3.0 diesel in my 1/2-ton Silverado (Chevy prices this motor less than their premium V8) and could not be happier, enjoying 30+ MPGs, caveat is that diesel in my area is typically priced like Reg gas, except over the last year or more where it’s now more $$$ than Premium gas.

Others here have mentioned that the supernaturally-reliable 7.3 diesel had low-power drivability issues when placed in the E-series chassis (lack of intercooler in this application as compared to the F-series pickups). No clue whether the 6.0 diesel was more powerful.
Jason

2003 Rear Bath
"Razor Crest"
Our first RV, purchased from the original owner 01/2022