trailer value guides

Rog0525 · 11-17-2005, 12:00 AM

Airstreams up to 20 years old (NADA guide)
http://www.nadaguides.com/RVHome.asp...wPr=0&wPg=2005
(includes motor homes)

Vintage Airstream trailers (25 or more years old):
http://www.vintageairstream.com/rr_t...condition.html

These are guides only and not intended as a definitive source for value on all used Airstream RV's.

balrgn · 11-17-2005, 05:02 AM

Great link Rog! A ton of good info there. I love that site!

FiveGreers · 12-21-2005, 07:16 AM

Thanks for the link...in my short search, I found a 1977 25' Landyacht (is that right?) at Bates RV here in Florida, and according to the guide, they do (I guess always) want too much! Very cute unit-ALMOST what I'm looking for-

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**wahoonc** · 12-21-2005, 07:36 AM

Minya,
FWIW the "guides" are a bit dated for the older trailers. I watch Ebay...but the prices on there are really skewed, I watch RVtrader.com and RVtraderonline.com as well as surfing Dealer websites. The shorter trailers command a more premium price than the longer ones and as more and more baby boomers become aware the price and availablity of Airstreams is changing. If you don't mind my asking...how much is Bates asking for the AS?

Aaron

FiveGreers · 12-21-2005, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by wahoonc

...how much is Bates asking for the AS?

Aaron

They said $8900 was their cash/non-trade price. Maybe that is a good price?! I don't know. I had found a really nice one in Ohio for $7K-w/twins in the center, but it was already sold. So much for "just looking"-

! And it doesn't help much when my parents offers to go pick it up for me!!

**wahoonc** · 12-21-2005, 07:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiveGreers

They said $8900 was their cash/non-trade price. Maybe that is a good price?! I don't know. I had found a really nice one in Ohio for $7K-w/twins in the center, but it was already sold. So much for "just looking"-

! And it doesn't help much when my parents offers to go pick it up for me!!

That sounds high to me, but without seeing the unit...It also will come down to what it is worth to the individual wanting the unit too. And I am a cheapskate

Also typically a dealer is going to be higher than an individual on their pricing. I would expect a unit like that in average to excellent condition to be selling in the $7-8k range. From the pictures it looked nice but not pristine. But pristine is hard to find in a 25-30 year old Airstream.

Aaron

Rog0525 · 12-21-2005, 07:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiveGreers

Thanks for the link...in my short search, I found a 1977 25' Landyacht (is that right?) at Bates RV here in Florida, and according to the guide, they do (I guess always) want too much! Very cute unit-ALMOST what I'm looking for-

.

Hi FiveGreers. A 1977 25' would be either a Tradewind or a Caravanner. All Airstream trailers were Land Yachts in the 70's. Dealers commonly have a higher asking price than private owners, just like in used cars. $8900 sounds very high unless the trailer is really "cherry", IMHO.

PenTom · 08-22-2008, 12:42 PM

Well, if the 1977 Airstream was in good condition, you are lucky to find it. There are mostly "as is", "fair condition" out there for 70's. I checked around for Values and Current Mkt prices. The smaller Airstreams (Bambi/Land Yacht) seem to be most popular, especially if they are in "restored condition" so, people can just get in and go w/very minor repairs, if any. We have a 1971 restored Sarfari Land Yacht that's polished up and ready to go For Sale at $8,000. That's a good deal for original condition, well maintained. You will always come out money ahead by paying more upfront and getting a well-maintained Airstream in as good as condition as possible.

Double D · 01-15-2006, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FiveGreers

Thanks for the link...in my short search, I found a 1977 25' Landyacht (is that right?) at Bates RV here in Florida, and according to the guide, they do (I guess always) want too much! Very cute unit-ALMOST what I'm looking for-

.

I just bought a 2004 19' Bambi form Bates. I htought the price was terrific. Hope I'm right!

GT1963 · 01-15-2006, 12:06 PM

Hi Fivegeers

Check with Happycampers - Marvin works for Bates - maybe he could take some pics for you before your parents have a chance to get down there.

Romour has it they maybe putting the Argosy up for sale this coming week!
Have done a lot of nice work and lots of new parts and working replacement parts - All the hard work is done.

Depending on how many kiddies you have - I would go for the couch and twins as you can also rig up bunks over the twins to give sleeping for 6 people. With the bathroom at the back you have more room.

Another thought though - if 8900 is the range for only a few thousand more you can jump up to a 1990+ with more upto date systems - like around 12-14K If you have to finance any of it then you may as well go for something that will last you a long time.

FiveGreers · 01-15-2006, 07:51 PM

Double D-we just saw yours today! As I came down to Orlando to help my parents get ready to move and we went to Bates today! Saw your Bambi today with a SOLD sign on it-very nice unit.

We have decided to go with a 22', possibly NEW. We reazlied that we do not have the ability to refurbish an oldie (which they had some real cuties at Bates), and that we plan on keeping the unit, so we think we will be looking for a newer one. We're quite excited, but know that our search will not start until later this year-

. That's okay, at least we know it WILL happen-

. Thanks for all of your suggestions/comments/and encouragement. I'm quite excited now that I've been IN them and know what we're looking for!!

87MH · 12-21-2005, 09:18 AM

As with trailers, the asking price of MoHo's are all over the place.

See the following link:

http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/classa/10258.HTM

I'm pretty sure that PPL has a policy of "everything works" before listing a unit on their lot (they mostly have post 1990 units). The above '86 345, with over 100,000 miles is now listed for less than $16,000 - down from $18,500.

FiveGreers · 12-21-2005, 09:28 AM

I think that their price is high, too-even though I'm new to looking for AS's. Dealers are higher in all things I guess. From other links that I have come across, I wondered about their "name" for the unit-as on the vintage link-it only shows the two Rog0525 mentioned. But like my DH says...I need to hold out for what I'm looking for---and at a price I can deal with!

Rog0525 · 12-21-2005, 10:55 AM

To be fair to dealers, perhaps we should take into account the likely fact that they have performed a thorough professional inspection of any used unit they are selling and have made necessary repairs to ensure that the unit is in safe and roadworthy condition. They do, after all, have a reputation to protect if they expect to remain in business, so maybe it is fair to expect a higher asking price from reputable dealers rather than buying a "pig in a poke" from an individual. Many of us have experinced the perils of buying a nice looking unit from a private seller only to later discover significant flaws that were not evident in our unprofessional inspection (if we did one).
It is entirely common to buy a used Airstream from a private owner and discover that thousands of dollars in unexpected repairs are necessary.
Another advantage of buying from dealers is the "haggle factor", i.e. "toss in some new tires, aluminum propane tanks and a solarguard rockshield and we have a deal".
Come to think of it, the best used car I ever had came from a dealer. I took it to my mechanic for an independent opinion before closing the deal. There were no unpleasant surprises and it served me well for many years.
It's a thought provoking topic. Maybe it's a good idea to spend some extra money up front and buy a used Airstream from an established dealership rather than risk buying a lemon from someone we don't know?
I think it's an interesting study, especially for those who are new to the wonderful world of Airstreaming. Should they buy a used Airstream from someone with professional experience and have some assurance that they have made a good investment or run the risk of learning an expensive lesson the hard way?
I am of course speaking of people who are planning to buy an Airstream for personal enjoyment rather than people who buy and resell used Airstreams for profit. Where did you buy your Airstream? Would you buy another one from them?