Some FC 31 questions

[grizz46s]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ultrask824" wrote:
>
> I am talking to a seller with a 77 FC 31, 3208 NA. He says he cruises
> at 67 mph and gets 10mpg, I am wondering about the accuracy of this.
> I saw the RPM chart on Vintage Birds, the 67mph is possible with the
> larger tires (I don't know what size he has on it) at 2700 rpm.
>
> The price seems reasonable , $19k, (no leveling jacks tho), looking
> for some input or helpful info.
>
> Thanks
>
> Jonny
>
I have an 81 fc with the 3208, and I would say that the cruise speed is
most likely accurate or at least close. The milage at that speed may
be a bit of an exaggeration. I find to get that mileage I have to keep
the speed closer to 55. As for the price, it is really difficult to say
without more info. Are the jacks the only system that is inoperative?
There are a great many things that could cost far more to repair than
the jacks. Look it over closely. I purchased a coach on the owner's
word that the only thing wrong with the coach was the tach. When I got
there to pick it up I found a coach that looked very good on the
outside, but was very poor condition on the inside. Replacing flooring,
AC units, heaters, toilet, exhaust fans, and reupholstering, made a
reasonable price no longer so reasonable. My advice, "Buyer be ware!"
Check it over closely, if the majority of the systems are in good
woring order 19K is a good price in my estimation, but be very careful
or you can end up like me. I will be happy when I am done, but it has
cost me far more than I had anticipated to get there.
Gene