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Re: Help with a LD Purchase
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Don’t know anything about it but, according to the ad it has the rare D450 chassis!  🤔
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #2
Any free opinions on the asking price of $74,500?  The original price from LD without options was $84,500.   I’m thinking it’s high. 

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #3
Do you want to convert the sofa to bed every day?  No over cab sleeping either.  Seems to be about $10,000 too high as it is nearly 10 years old.  Not driven much either.  Things to check closely; generator exercised regularly (hours should not be less than 100 hours), roof seals (LD recommends reseal at 10 years), suspension/chassis (not driven so is it in good condition? Professional checkup needed), check if any seals are dried out (water faucets, hose fitting…), was gas stabilizer used?

I am always careful when considering low mileage older vehicles.  Just too many things that can come up in the short term due to the lack of use. 

RonS
Ron and Linda
Ada Michigan

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #4
I’m in agreement with Ron regarding the price.  A year ago that price would have been appropriate, IMO.  Keep in mind that it’s dealer pricing, though.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #5
Do you want to convert the sofa to bed every day?  No over cap sleeping either.

As the 30+yr owner of Front Lounges with cabover bunk, similar size and layout, I completely agree. This rig would be pleasant as a day-use cabana parked at the beach, but cramped as a camping unit for more than a week. Wouldn't be interested at any price.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #6
Never seen a 24' model with an entertainment system, not having a bunk is a show-stopper. The Front Dinette/Front Lounge floorplans need the bunk to carry more than one adult. The couch is too small to sleep two adults and the dinette, when converted comfortably, can only sleep small children.
As Steve said, I wouldn't want anything to do with it.

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: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #7
Hi Margee;  From the looks of it has been stored indoors both winter and summer.  At 23 y.o. my rig has only 126 hours on the generator, and it is in good shape. (Mostly run for maintenance).  The roof seams should be good. Not being exposed much to UV. Mileage is high enough to be broken in. Underneath would be interesting to look for rust. (salted roads?).  I don't think LD would reduce any beams in the cabover area, so I would consider converting that back to a bunk.  Of course, I would hate to rip it out at that price! Depends on how good you are with lightweight but careful re-construction. Without the side cabover windows, warmer in winter, warmer! in summer.
   For one person it should be a great coach.  The high price reflects what the dealer hopes to get.   RonB
RonB (Bostick) living in San Diego
Original owner of "Bluebelle" a '99 TKB

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #8
"...would be pleasant as a day-use cabana parked at the beach..."

Agreed with all, perfect for one person and a small dog. Although rare the Entertainment Center was optional as far back as 2004!  ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #9
My thoughts.

Yes, the entertainment cabover was an option for the 24’ FL in 2014.    I would assume like the standard entertainment cabover for the 30’ model, LD did NOT reinforce that for use as a bunk.   Is it possible to convert that to a bunk?  Sure, just don’t think it will be trivial.

As a happy buyer of a 2017 TK last year with only 7117 miles on it, a 2014 with 19,000 miles isn’t too low, ASSUMING things were run on a regular basis.  The original owner I bought from was incredibly attentive to his rig for how little it was used, regularly ran the generator (had 112 hours when I bought it), ran the engine and drove it a bit often, records for everything, meticulous organization of every bay.  I knew the guy cared for it well and it was backed up by the inspector, who said he had never inspected such a well maintained rig.

Price is too high in the current market.   Should be more like $60k-$65k, especially since it’s coming up on needing a roof reseal

That said, I did pay a premium on my 2017, but the market was incredibly competitive in March 2022.

Final thought, this seems to be a dealer, not a private seller.  That explains the high price, and is also a bit of a negative as you cannot speak with the original owner.

Dave

2017 TK

Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #10


Two thinkings ....
1. I was led to believe that the entrainment center can not be torn out and just put a 'bed' in its place.  You'd have to re-enforce various places.

2.  The ad is all sizzle and no meat.  All we are 'seeing' is the surface.   I like others would need to see the 'guts' of the machine.   After it's a RV.   Without an engine, transmission, water, and sewage up to par, it's only good as a paperweight.

3.  My 2014 TK has around 61,000.   Yup we, lb and I, like to 'see' the country.  And we do a lot of camping.


glen

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A 2014 dollar is worth 1.27 times higher today. 
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Re: Help with a LD Purchase
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Just a quick follow up.   I’ve forwarded all the above comments to our RV friends who live near Zion NP.   They are so grateful and amazed for all your guidance.  On their behalf, thank you 🙏.

 
Re: Help with a LD Purchase
Reply #12
As Glen said, Lazy Dazes with the entertainment center option were not built with an overcab structure reinforced to support adult sleepers. Conversion to an overcab bunk is not recommended.
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"