$49,000
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Let me start by saying that this coach is an excellent way to spend time with your family. My son (7 year old) and I have been to Florida 5 times and many Midwestern destinations through the last 4 years which I have owned the coach. I have done every bit of maintenance on the coach and I would not hesitate to get into the coach today and drive it anywhere! I can assure you that there is absolutely nothing that this coach needs. I was simply not willing to risk travelling with a young child with anything less than a completely sorted coach. This is that coach. When I got started, it was important for me to verify that all of the safety and mechanical features were functioning properly. The engine, transmission and hydraulic systems were serviced by authorized service centers as well as the generator. As a precaution, we replaced all of the belts and pulleys. We keep a spare set of all belts and pulleys on-board in case of the unlikely event of a failure while we would be travelling. All of the Batteries are replaced in 2014! I installed a secondary video camera at the hitch so I could see to backup to a trailer or a tow vehicle. This was very helpful on more than one occasion! No Expense has been spared! After our first trip, I decided that we would want to add HDTV to the front and rear of the Coach. so my son can watch cartoons in the bedroom as we go down the road while I listen to music on the front TV streaming through the Pioneer stereo. I bought 2 Winegard in motion full HDTV antennas and had them professionally installed and commissioned. These installed and set up were well over $8,000.00. Then, we replaced the old "tube" TVs with 32" LED Vizio Razors front and rear. I sent the coach to "From Trees to These" (Google them) to have the new built-ins match the existing woodwork. I placed the new front TV over the drivers head so the passengers could enjoy TV as we travel. The front and rear TVs also have PlayStation 3's attached for Blue-Ray viewing or playing video games. The front TV is wired into the AUX input of the Pioneer so you can listen to what is on TV as you go down the road. I typically put it on Sirius which is included in my Satellite package. No Expense was Spared! The coach has all new carpeting and new custom made valences in the rear bedroom. I could not deal with the outdated polished brass hardware any longer! (What were they thinking in the 90's?) I disassembled all of the hardware and had all of it powder coated in a hammered pewter. It made a WORLD of difference and massively improved the feel and look of the interior of the coach. The front of the coach was beginning to show signs of being on the road! (rock chips and normal wear) The entire front was repainted to original factory specification and clear-coated in 2012 and is still in excellent condition. The wipers were removed and powder coated as well. The Lexan "American Eagle" lighted grab handle was faded, so I replaced it with a brand new one from Fleetwood. No Expense was Spared! I am sure that I am leaving many of the upgrades out, but I think that from my description, you should understand my pride of ownership and the commitment that I have made to not only improving the coach but safeguarding myself and my son through all of the necessary maintenance upgrades and ongoing upkeep. The coach just returned from a wonderful trip to Disney and performed flawlessly. Before I parked it, I performed the latest service interval and have changed the oil and filters in both the coach and the generator. It is sitting in my indoor storage facility cleaned and fueled ready for its next owner. In an effort to sell the coach at a fair and realistic number, I have researched the price of these coaches extensively. I suggest you do the same. On RV Trader, current listed RVs are available where the high is $59,000 and the low is $39,000. On NADA the values are a bit higher. The Original New Price as listed was $257,180.00 Current Low Retail (with the factory options) is $54,310 and High Retail is $65,430. I think that you will agree that with all of the improvements that this coach is much closer to if not setting the upper range, however, I am listing the coach dead in the middle of the listed RVs at $ 49,000.00. Please feel free to send offers, although I can tell you that it is going to be close to this number to purchase this coach. I have ALLLLLLLOT more invested than that! The memories we have had travelling together are priceless. We are just hoping to move up to a bigger coach. Consequently, this is not a "fire sale" and if it does not sell at a fair price, then my son and I will just keep enjoying it. Thank you for looking and I will be willing to answer any questions or arrange for a local demonstration/ test drive. The coach is currently located in Lebanon, IN (a suburb of Indianapolis) and transportation to and from the Indianapolis International Airport would be no problem. Specifications:1997 Fleetwood American Eagle 40 Manufacturer: FleetwoodModel: American Eagle M-40EVSLength: 40 Miles:47,900Engine: 8.3L 325 Hp. Cummins Diesel Transmission: Allison 6 Speed Automatic Chassis: Spartan Sleeps: 6Leveling Jacks: Yes Exterior Camera: Back Up Camera and Hitch CameraA/C: 2 Central Heating: 2 Central Generator: Onan Quiet Diesel 7500 Generator w/ electric tray slider Emergency/Aux Start: Yes TV: 32 inch LED TV in front, 32 inch LED TV in bedroomExterior: Welded Aluminum Framed upper Superstructure w/steel reinforcements Electric Step: Yes Tires: Michelin Radial Tires w/ solid aluminum rimsStyle: Free Standing Upholstered Sofas Bedroom: Queen Size Walk-around Bed w/safe under bedRefrigerator: Dometic Elite side-by-side Refrigerator/freezer w/icemaker Counter Tops: Solid Surface Corian countertops Microwave: New Stainless MicrowaveCook top: 3-burner Magic ChefWindows: Dual Pane Windows Sound System: Pioneer Bluetooth with Aux In; Also wired to HDTV for Surround Sound Satellite Dish: Yes Electrical Svc: 50 amp Fuel Tank: 95 GallonsLP Gas: 50 gallons Water Heater: 10 GallonsFresh Water: 100 Gallons Grey Water: Yes Waste Water: Yes Brand New 2014 Batteries: 6 Batteries (2 Engine, 4 house) New Carpet Floors leading to ceramic tile in kitchen bath area with New Carpeted floor in bedroom$37,000.00 717-404-8748
