Buying a 2007 Jayco 1006

miggitymac

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Hi all....new member here. I'm looking at buying a 2007 Jayco 1006 for $4k. It appears to be in great shape but haven't checked it out in-person yet. Is $4k overpriced? It seems JD Power values are not accurate by me, most campers go for more than what they list.

Anything I should look at in particular before I buy it? Any problems with the 2007 1006 in general? Thanks for your help.
 
No specific problems with these in general. So it is nearing 20 years old now, if it is still rolling it is probably worth the price. Pop ups are dead simple, and this era was well built and didn't have a lot of the fancy do-dads that fail nowadays.

First, check the date code on the tires to see if they are safe. Also test the brakes to make sure they are working. Make sure that the top goes up and down without any issues. At this age you will probably have to do some work on it, but you want the basics in place. I would probably expect to need to replace some of soft surfaces, and I would look carefully for signs of rot or mold. After 20 years, there have probably been a few water infiltrations, but have they been dealt with promptly? Water stains aren't necessarily an issue, but extensive soft wood is.

I would have the furnace checked by a pro if you are planning on using it. After 20 years there's a pretty good chance the heat exchanger will be leaking. Also, try the fridge on both propane and 120V (I would never use it on 12V - that's a battery killer). Check the water heater if you care - we never used ours because we just boiled a kettle for dishes; it takes a lot of propane to keep 6-8 gallons of water hot all the time and we usually camped our pup without hookups.

Note if you do plan to boondock, that era had incandescent lighting. Get some cheap LED replacement bulbs on Amazon your battery life will thank you.

Hope it works out for you! Welcome! And if it does work out for you, come back often. Lots of experienced owners here who have done and see it all.
 
One more area to inspect carefully is the floor in the front storage area for soft spots. The lid seal may have let water in, in that compartment. If it has a bag awning, open that up too.

That model was $8900 when new. Only my opinion that the price may lend to some dickering, as I see one on FB Marketplace for $2500, and the JD Power value is $1900 in average condition for its age and depreciation. Granted, it's only a guide, and not cast in stone, so if it's really in excellent shape, everything is in working condition. it doesn't have a musty moldy odor and you're willing to make the investment, it's up to your gut feeling to buy it. We wish you the best on your quest.
 
Thanks for the replies and taking the time to chime in with your insights and advice. I did end up going for it, it was truly in pristine shape and felt like the slight premium price was justified. I did not get a chance to checkout the water heater or the refrigerator. The seller never used the water at all in the time he had it and I honestly don't think we will use it at all either... without a grey tank it is really of no value to us.

It seems like a great layout and am excited to try it out with the family.

Does anyone know of good sites for replacement parts for this era camper? The table seems extremely wobbly and am wondering if a third party replacement is out there that could solve the problem.

Thanks again.
 

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