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Lilly444


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I am looking at a 2006 National Sea Breeze LX 8311 with 23,000 miles and would like information from anyone who has owned one.

I will be full timing next spring with my sister and we have just started really looking with the intent to buy.  The

National RV stands out to me as a little different from all the others but would like to know if it has a good history

and is dependable company.

thanks

Lilly444



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Do a little search on why the company failed. That is less than 3000 miles a year, which would seem to suggest it has sat for maybe years? How has the maintenance been handled, that would be my greatest concern. Also tires/batteries - when were they replaced?

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Lilly444


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Thanks Barb I will check those items out

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Lilly,

I agree with Barbara on this one.  If the RV has sat that much and not been properly maintained and exercised, it could be a money pit with the need of a lot of repairs.  I strongly suggest that if you follow up on this one that you get a very good inspector to check out EVERY system on the coach, including the engine and transmission.  If a motorhome has not been used, seals can dry up and other things go awry inside.

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Best source of information would be from other National owners.   Try the iRV2.net National owners forum:  http://www.irv2.com/forums/f105/

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Agree with Barb, get on an owners forum like irv2. The other owners will be a wealth of information.

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