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Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

May 09, 2020, 12:44:38 pm

I am shopping for a Lazy Daze currently, and I have found one that I'm interested in, but I feel like it may be overpriced. It is a 2010, 24, in very good shape, 70K miles, and the asking price is $50,000. I would love to get input form the members here. Thank you for your help.
Some other details from the ad are:
"no pets, E450, V10 Gas, 5 spd. auto with Tow, 70,229 miles. Rear lounge with three large windows for panoramic views-two single beds or one double or king bed., queen bed over cab., inside and outside shower, porcelain toilet, propane range, hot water heater, heater and dual refrigerator/freezer. Brand new house batteries and engine battery. Microwave, two vent fans, a/c, Cummins gas generator, solar panel with charge controller, electric convertor, CO detector, gas detector, smoke detector, am/fm one cd radio and gps map. rear speakers, tv antennas, CB radio, back up camera, 19" lcd tv, new awning, tire pressure/temperature monitor, special alignment caster/camber to give accurate alignment, extra heavy duty sway bars, electric trailer brake controller, Big Foot auto hydraulic levelers, cold weather camper with insulation, heat tape. comes with bedding, towels, china, silverware, all necessary hook ups, hoses and electric cords, some tools, snow chains. Very well maintained and stored. Mileage is from traveling across country. no accidents."

Re: Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

Reply #2 – May 09, 2020, 01:53:25 pm

The main issues justifying the price could be seen as...

1.  supply and demand
2. waiting time for a new one
3. levelers are a $$ extra
4. assuming over all condition is above average
5. extras including new batteries

Frank

Re: Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

Reply #4 – May 09, 2020, 10:58:17 pm

$40,000- $45,000 depending on + and - below.

Are batteries AGM+ or flooded fill type-?  AGM much better value and costlier
Stored indoor + or outdoors-
Is solar original- or newer+
Has all required service been performed (fluids, oil, chassis...) + or not -
Are levelers original - or newer +
Tow a car or trailer - no tow +
Generator hours < 200 +. > 200 - (this is flexible)
Do you or others fit in single bed (74 inches) + don’t fit -
Roof been resealed +. Not resealed -
Refrigerator original - replaced +
Tires > 4 years old -, < 5 years old +

Just add up negatives and multiple total negative count by $500. Subtract negative $s from $45,000.  Although LD are desirable, the next couple months they may not be in the current pandemic.  Good luck.

Ron S

Re: Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

Reply #6 – May 10, 2020, 11:03:59 am

Links below are to potential sources of RV inspectors; additional "local" resources will come up with a search. One might also want to contact RV service centers and or truck service centers; they may have a tech and/or mechanic willing to do inspections. Mobile techs (RV parks usually have at least one or two in their brochures) may also be a source.

Find An RV Inspector – NRVIA

RV Pre-Purchase Inspection | Lemon Squad

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Professional RV Inspections - NRVIA Certified RV Inspector

I suggest that the first "inspection step" is for a potential buyer to understand what is included in a thorough inspection of all parts of the rig, and to assist in vetting any inspection service; this checklist details what to look for, and a buyer needs to understand what's important:

RV Inspection Checklist

I'm sure that the quality of inspection services varies a lot; it might be time-consuming to vet the service and set up an appointment (and risk the rig getting away), and they're not cheap. However, the potential of buying a POS, particularly if the rig is older, can be substantial; if I were looking for a used LD, I'd research inspection services in advance of beginning my search, including possible lead times to set an appointment, and periodically check for any changes to the service parameters during that search.

 

Re: Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

Reply #8 – May 10, 2020, 11:33:52 am

"Now someone please explain to her how to find someone that is qualified to inspect it.
I am under the opinion finding someone is next to impossible to do."


In February of 2019, I used The Lemon Squad and was totally satisfied with their performance and report.  This was on the advice of a good friend who had used them for many years when he owned a business that bought and sold very high-end vehicles.

At that time, I paid $300. and thought that was a reasonable figure for the incredible amount of information and photos that I received.  I see that their prices are much reduced now, so maybe the virus has taken its toll on their business as well, and they, like many other businesses, are discounting in the hopes of attracting  at least enough customers to stay in business.

I don't see anything at their site that leads me to believe that they are not doing these inspections now, so, if desired, contacting them might prove useful.

Virtual hugs,

Judie  <-- Sierra Vista, Arizona
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Re: Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

Reply #10 – May 10, 2020, 09:13:18 pm

Before I has someone inspect the LD I would either observe or get good pictures of roof.   If chalk seams are cracked roof was not redone and more than likely has had leaks.   Vince told me that roof good for 10 years before redo is needed.  If stored indoors that could be extended by a few more years.  If there are cracks on roof seals I would walk.  More than likely there are leaks around windows as well.  Wood frames do not mix well with water. 

Ron S

Re: Looking for Advice on price of Lazy Daze

Reply #12 – May 23, 2020, 03:35:28 pm

Saw your post on Facebook.  Congratulations!  You just purchased the best Class C made.

You're not really out of the travel range for the North East Lazy Daze Caravan Club.  We have one member from the Charlotte area.  Check out our website (link below) and perhaps join fellow owners at our Fall Rally in September.

H.T. Pohlman
NE 26 

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