ASAP opinions needed please!

[jmj973]

have an opportunity to purchase a 2016 Denali 5th wheel along with a diesel 2008 F350 for $25,000. the trailer has been lived in for 9 years but gets parked at where the job may be for the owner. The diesel has 162,000 miles on it. we would be BRAND NEW to this world if we purchase, is this a good deal?

 

[dsol]

I think way too much to answer with so little background. A lived in trailer could be pretty worn down. I have replaced both AC units on my trailer that gets at most 60 days a year and usually closer to 45, and mine is a 2019. Suspension has been replaced and repaired twice. One slide out motor and gearbox replaced and one slide out motor ripped itself off the wall. Sofa "pleather" has all started cracking in the past year or so. Both fresh water storage tanks have cracked and needed to be repaired, I would be surprised if all the cheap plumbing could hold up to 10 years of constantly pressurized pipes and if doors and screens, windows were still in alignment.

As for the truck, without knowing the major maintenance history I would be very nervous. If all routine maintenance has been done including fluid changes I would feel better but at that mileage you likely need new injectors, possibly fuel pump and tranny is getting near the end too. Again, if current owner was on top of maintenance you could be okay. Yes, diesel engines can go several hundred thousand miles but require regular and expensive maintenance.

Bottom line, get some more history if at all possible.

My two cents anyway.

 

[jmj973]

thank you very much, these are all points we considered and its a very good feeling to see someone else state it. thank you again!

 

[acdii]

A 2008 Powerstroke is not that great an engine, they have a tendency to blow head gaskets and need what is called a bullet proofing in order to be reliable. I would stay away from it. Stay away from any Ford with a 6.0 and 6.4 diesel. The Ford designed and built 6.7 is a much better engine, 2011 and newer are the years for them. As for the 5th wheel, that all depends on condition.

 

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have an opportunity to purchase a 2016 Denali 5th wheel along with a diesel 2008 F350 for $25,000. the trailer has been lived in for 9 years but gets parked at where the job may be for the owner. The diesel has 162,000 miles on it. we would be BRAND NEW to this world if we purchase, is this a good deal?

Good advice from the other posters. If you can verify the truck has the bullet proofing (or are prepared to pay the cost to do it), the camper is probably OK. You will need to expect to spend 10K+ to fix stuff. Even at that, it is probably a good deal.

 

[jmj973]

thank you! we have decided to pass on it.