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Actually that 1992 one with 250k miles was bought by a guy in Louisiana, who then stuck it on craigslist but added $1000 to the original price. Some people... It looks like we'll be having a hurricane very soon down here, so I'm suspending my search for a few weeks. We usually lose power for a week or two.

Linda - I'm mostly looking for a vehicle that will last at least 2 years. And I can't view the speedometer, where is the 250k number from? And Derek, thanks, I'm checking out that thread. And I never spend that kind of money if I cannot meet the owner and inspect the vehicle first. That was the reason why I didn't jump on the Sunrader earlier, I hadn't been able to drive over and check it out.

I emailed the owner to go by and check it out yesterday, but the Sunrader was sold before he replied back. I'll probably be kicking myself over it. I appreciate it, and I'm getting better at scouring craigslist and ebay. If you happen across a good one I will definitely give it a look. The most recent one I'm trying to research and get in touch with is a '92 Itasca for 3800. The ad is loose on details, so once I get in touch with the guy I'll post more. http://gulfport.craigslist.org/rvs/3222213431.html

Thanks for all the replies guys! I didn't know to look for most of that stuff. Unfortunately the better looking second RV owner disappeared on me, but I should check out the first this weekend. And yes, I will keep my mind open and not rush into buying one of them. It is better to wait and get a good deal that works. Learned my lesson on that dirtbike I rebuilt and then promptly drove through the neighbor's fence because I attached the throttle cable wrong. Mechanical work is not my forte.

Hello, Peter here. I'm from Louisiana and I've always wanted to get back into RV's ever since being a kid in the family pop-up through the 90s and being envious of those folks with their hardsides and indoor toilets. My situation - this fall my graduate school starts and thanks to the wonders of wireless internet, online classes, and a desire to escape my many siblings at the family house, I'm looking at RV's. One that won't break the bank, will be comfortable enough to live in for one guy, and gets decent gas mileage. Both are '86 Dolphin's. Exhibit A: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/rvs/3183701273.html Seems very lived in, the seller informed me they traveled in it last month and that it has 155k miles on it. The transmission is a standard and the title is clean. I think I can get them to sell it for around 2500. Exhibit B: http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/rvs/3141443581.html Pretty much what the ad states, the main attractiveness being the lower mileage (76K) and new tires. Interior looks older. Will be chatting with the owner tomorrow. I know to look for leaks, make sure everything works, and check if the rear axle was replaced. Any thoughts or advice? Thanks!