john*thomas

Good for you and nice save.

We still aren't there for people who use tools in a commercial way. I can put my tool on a charger and get back to what I was doing later and no big deal. Someone doing it for a living can not. That said, as far as for me, I love battery tools. I have drills, weed eater, lawn mower, etc. Could I use the lawn mower to run a lawn business with? No. But for me it's great. Quiet, lightweight, and no gas to mess with. I can take my weed eater wherever I need it and it works great. I love my battery drill. I have a small saw attachment that does most anything I need done around the house.

Camping season is about over here. It may seem stupid but mine was a 20 footer. I'd really like an 18. No, I didn't get enough out of it to most likely buy a Sunrader but that is still what I wanted from the beginning. The search to me is just about as much fun as finding what I'm searching for.

Anyway.......a fellow stopped at the house and asked if it was for sale. I told him it wasn't but if someone wanted to pay $X dollars for it, I would sell it. He went and got the money. Now looking for a 18 foot Sunrader. I know they pop up but I likely won't buy one top dollar. I'll be looking under rocks for a decent buy on one.

I've always like these. Back in 2008 when we had the first oil price surge and market collapse these things were selling for practically nothing. You could buy a decent one for a few thousand dollars. I almost pulled the trigger a couple times. I obviously should have. I absolutely love the Palm Beach.

I agree it's not best to bump start in 1st. That noted it could be many things. It's hard to diagnose over the internet. Fuel pump, ground, etc. I do not recommend to just start replacing things but there is a duel argument for replacing the fuel pump. 1. It could be that and 2. if it's not been changed it's going to need it at some point in the future anyway.

This has been for sale for quite awhile.

I'd love a shorty Sunrader, even one needing attention but I just don't want to spend the money it absolutely will bring.

I'd come real close to trading my Odyssey for something like this.

It's rare to find one that needs no work. Yours appears to be better than many. I see too many people gut one only to give up. There are of course those who stick with it and do a great job. I decided I would simply repair and keep on rolling also.

I think what I would do..........I'd address the ceiling sag and then see how the rest lines up then. Also........on mine I had some soft floors but it was simply a matter of age not rot. I added an additional brace under the floor.

The question to me is whether or not you could source an axle in Germany. I would bet it might bring that kind of money it's so clean IF it had the upgraded rear axle.

In todays market it seems pretty fair. Always understand, this is a 36 year old RV that really was never designed to last that long so there will always be some upkeep but it reads like they have done a good bit. It has the 6 lug axle so you are good there. Two new front tires will set you back + or - $200. Make sure you get the proper tires if you buy this. You really do want D or C rated tires. Many places do not always have them in stock in the correct size. Check for major signs of water damage. Make sure the front doors open and close without hitting the overhang. Many of these will show some water damage but as long as it's not major you can keep on top of it.

Interesting information but in reality I don't plan on going anywhere I would need 4X4.

I need to find a beater Nissan 4X4 and convert mine. LOL