Advice - 1996 Coachman Clipper - ANY GOOD?

[Morin]

I am going to look at a used 1996 Coachman Clipper M-1080-CLIPPER for $3500.

AC, Gas Heat, running water, inside/outside stove, awning, refrigeratior

Are these campers good
reliable?

Does that price seem reasonable for year/make/model?

Anything else that I should look for or be weary of?

[AustinBoston]

I am going to look at a used 1996 Coachman Clipper M-1080-CLIPPER for $3500.

Sounds high to me, but I am not an expert on price.  Have you tried NADA?

AC, Gas Heat, running water, inside/outside stove, awning, refrigeratior

Make sure all of these things actually work - ask for a demo - before making a final decision.

Are these campers good
reliable?

Generally, yes, but you want to check for signs of floor rot, and being a 1996, this was the worst year for the dreaded ROOF SAG.  If it has a one-piece ABS roof, please let us know and we can give you specific instructions as to what to look for.  A new roof (the only reliable solution with roof sag) costs a fortune (one person paid over $900 just in shipping costs).

Anything else that I should look for or be weary of?

Any evidence of roof sag should be an automatic deal breaker.  It's just not worth it on a camper that old.

Austin

[Morin]

Thanks a lot for the feed back - good info...

[Morin]

I have done some research on the ABS roof because I had no idea what was being said.  Everything I can find states the ABS roof issue was specifically with Coleman campers - is this true or is the Coachman in that year and beyond questionable as well?

I have asked the seller for specifics on the camper because I am in "research" mode.  I did look at the NADA proce for this year and model and depending upon the options installed it can be from 2800-3400.  I have asked for detailed listing of options and std equip to get a better idea of actual value for today.

My offer (depending upon review of camper) will be fair and within the ranges of the nada price.  I appreciate to push towards NADA because I am very new at this.