1998 Beaver Marquis Priced to Sell!

[@terry3193]

Wow…that coach is amazing for a 1998….in my opinion, it’s way ahead of its time with all the bells and whistles, custom chassis, dual leveling, etc. this was an extremely high end coach back in the day. I’d take this over a new gas Winnebago or something at this price. Looks mint. 👍

[@tradermomo6355]

The "Clouding" on the cabinets were not caused by cleaning fluid. The technical term in cabinet spraying is called "Blushing". This is caused by not having the sprayed cabinets in a climate controlled room, booth, environment after spraying. This defect is caused by moisture trapped under the clear coat or shellac which causes the blushing effect. How do I know this? My fathers business was Custom Kitchen Cabinets starting in the 60's for 60 years. I grew up building cabinets by hand and learning from Dad to Spray the cabinets to a beautiful finish. We lived in Long Island NY and the spray booth/room was huge so we had separate climate control for that booth/room. The reason why this blushing occurred at Beaver, and other cabinet builders in OR is the lack of temp control AND MOISTURE CONTROL. OR is a damp place if you lived there or ever visited, it is typically cold and damp which is why this issue occurred at any of the builders in OR and not in other places like IN, IA or any builders in the central USA, NO HUMIDITY in Indiana or the midwest like there is in OR, WA! Many of the early Beaver Rigs between 98 and 2000 even till 02 had this problem with the finish. There are several ways to fix this but the best and most consistent method would be to pull all the cabinets out of the rig and have them stripped, resprayed and resealed by a pro. I experienced the exact same defect on all the cabinets on one of my rigs I purchased several years ago. What was it? A 1998 Beaver Marquis Tourmaline! Almost the exact same rig as is in this video. not sure if this was a Tourmaline but it is the exact same layout and even the upholstery fabric is the same. I uninstalled all the cabinets and redid them myself, which is the best way to do it. there are "products" that say they can "fix" this "blushing" defect, but they WILL BE inconsistent which will make the cabinets inconsistent which will look even worse then if you just let them be. I bough my Marquis Tourmaline knowing I knew what this issue was and I could fix it my self, hence got a really killer deal on the rig in 2021. From a sellers perspective, It's hard to argue with the explanation of this blushing defect from the son of a cabinet maker who knew what it was and explained it succinctly, so he didn't really have much of a choice but to take my offer. You don't need to go to an "RV" dealer to get this fixed, with their hourly rate it won't be worth it, go find a local cabinet maker that is still building hardwood cabinets and not prefab that sprays their own cabinets and he can refinish them for you. You would just have to remove all the cabinets and the trim from the rig and hand them over to the cabinet guy. Trust me, once you get that done, the hardwood Beaver used back in that era will look like a $50K custom kitchen when they are refinished and re installed. FYI, Most rigs from Monaco, Beaver and possibly Country Coach had this issue between 1998 and 2002 to varying degrees until they figured it out. Many people will not buy a used rig with this blushing defect because they don't know how to fix the issue. I just told you what to do! Happy Hunting, there are great deals out there with this exact problem. In fact almost any Class A built in OR during that era has experienced this issue across multiple manufacturers. Fun Fact: Did you know that Beaver Motorcoach was a Custom Cabinet Maker prior to becoming Beaver Motorcoach?!? Yes, Beaver designed and built all the cabinets for the leading Class A manufacturers starting in 97. They figured out that they were building cabinets for all the top class A manufacturers so they figured "We can buy a chassis and build our own Class A's which is exactly what they did in the late 90's! Hope this helps you all if you find this era Class A rig with a blushing issue, don't be afraid, get it inspected by an NRVIA certified inspector and check the Drivetrain, engine, electrical house and chassis and plumbing. If all that comes back in A or A+ inspection results, BUY IT and redo the cabinets! All the Best! Sincerely from a Beaver and Monaco owner happily renovating blushing Class A rigs for my enjoyment!!

[@deanhauser1838]

I too owned a cabinet shop years ago in Illinois, spraying nitrocellulous lacquer had its issues, if one sprays too heavy of coats before previous coat flashed you'd end up with blushing. I still spray lacquer and if it happens on a humid day, a good coat of pure Acetone can clear it up. This most likely happened due to this coach being closed up tight without a humidifier. Might be able to bake that out at 140 degrees but, maybe damage something else in there. Other than that it would make a nice coach

[@tradermomo6355]

@@deanhauser1838 Hey Dean, They sprayed these cabinets in OR. Humid, drastic temp changes, that's why they blushed. I am surprised it took the Beaver cabinet peeps so long to figure out why it was happening! Anyway, I was just looking on RTV, rvtrader, there are a bunch of them out there! Happy hunting!! ;- )

[@deanhaight7258]

@@tradermomo6355 bro, holy shit. I didn't come here to read a book.

[@forstersprevost]

you are correct, I have the same coach, but a 1996. Humidity is the enemy under the finish, happens to all of them. Mine, being in a dry climate, and climate controlled storage for many years, has very little clouding. Beaver did a few Prevost conversions in1992, used Koa wood. They are spectacular looking! I am sure this coach has been sold, it is a wonderful opportunity if not for someone, especially with $4k of new tires!

[@13699111]

Thank you for the interesting background storyline

[@rcac1023]

Great RV for a first timer. A little TLC like recover the sofa and some cabinet work, update TV’s and you have a winner.

[@jasonfleming8752]

If i could afford it, I'd go buy it right now!

[@nevillesarkari]

Nice older coach, certainly has all the right components to make it a great buy for the right person - especially someone who could refinish the cabinetry or get it done at a reasonable price. As a recent customer, I can vouch for the fabulous service, support, and technical savvy at Premier RV.

[@deanhaight7258]

WOW! The color is beautiful. What a beautiful coach for that price point.

[@DLTJR1959]

Here in NC their are plenty of cabinet shops that can fix the cabinets. Matching that burl inlay will be difficult if not impossible. My bigger concern is the water stain on the ceiling. Will need a roof reseal most likely. Other than that a solid coach with a low entry fee for a quality built coach of that era. Nice job guys. Love Country Coach. Love my Wanderlodge.

[@rvvideoswiththomyt5263]

wow 40 grand! A lot of coach! ThomyT

[@chaosplan]

Had a 98 Beaver Patriot, 40”, very similar. Nice rig.

[@thyslop1737]

I'll take it. Just dropped my check in the mail. Be on the lookout for it.

[@lawrencewiddis2447]

I owned a 1978 Beaver truck camper built under license in El Monte. Great camper.

[@dontfencemein-rving7439]

Looking at the outside, if you hid the headlights, you could have said this was a 2024 and I would have believed you. Beautiful exterior. Waiting to see the inside.

[@lightwarrior432]

It’s in this video 😉

[@twanda1999]

Absolute GEM! What a great value.

[@melissameyer9981]

I like it. Im sure whoever gets this can paint it . For what they are asking, I think this is a very good buy. 😊

[@9pm523]

Really comfortable with big Camper, I love its❤❤❤❤

[@philiphurban9498]

I saw a video on KZbin where people were saying that there are campgrounds that don’t allow RV’s that are older just like this beauty

[@FaboLouis]

Lie when asked 😂

[@TwoBits76]

It is totally true. Many are 10 years old. Some 15 some 20. Almost all of them will ask for pictures of outside on all four sides. It is definitely a hassel.

[@cottonwood4935]

We drive around in a 1999Tiffin. Just say it's a2019 most parks don't check it and if they do, you don't want to stay there anyway!

[@dkbeach]

​@@FaboLouis ?!

[@moegeek]

Good, honest walk-through. It certainly has the potential to be a good coach for someone willing to put in the work!

[@steverobbins5012]

This coach is a steal just as she sits…great shape…all a cabinet does is hold 💩 so I’d be surprised if somebody hasn’t scarfed it up already… if I wasn’t in Ohio it would be me!!!!!

[@dogthatshags]

If I wasn’t in Melbourne Australia it would’ve been mine in a heartbeat 😂. Incredible value imho, even in $AUD.

[@bubbafringman1864]

Wow, with the Magnum chassis, C12 Cat, hydronic heat, air leveling, 8 bags, full one piece moulded fiberglass roof, bonded gel coat sides, a great platform for an interior remodel. Spend 20 grand inside, refinish the cabinets, new furniture, new window coverings, new flooring, new backup and side cameras and some electric upgrades and you have an incredible coach for sixty grand

[@nigelbeaumont1109]

WHY?

[@mikemason746]

Beaver was a quality brand. I bought one of the last ones made in Bend, in 2005.

[@jaya.0069]

Nice for the price, no slides to malfunction also! A bit of work on the wood could really make a huge difference to the interior.

[@ricksgypsy2512]

I actually love the cabinets. I would keep it as is.I like the floral print on the sofa but the dining room chairs have to go. It is a beautiful motorhome. Worth the money

[@terrellnesbitt8835]

Better looking than the newer ones with more space and priced perfect!!!

[@deanh7190]

A lot of coach for the money. Awesome CAT power plant.

[@Moondoggy1941]

This would be perfect to move to Florida in, find a trailer park that allows rigs and move in, it would a lot cheaper than the insurance in Florida for a house/condo or trailer, if a hurricane is coming party on and go north.

[@Boballoo]

In Canada, I can park almost anywhere overnight. I can retire with this and see the world . . . or at least the western hemisphere. I'll wait until Trump makes gas cheaper.

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@Boballoo I've heard that gas is very expensive in Canada, even more than Ca. For me going to Oregon and Washington would be very nice and escape the heat of Ca.

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@Boballoo The problem with these very large motorhomes, the space rent for a night or week is very expensive, for me they are lot queens, it a towable car and a electric bike.

[@user-te9ut7ms4l]

ALOT OF THE PARKS HAVE YEAR LIMITS

[@Moondoggy1941]

@@user-te9ut7ms4l That would be perfect time to mossy on down to somewhere else, since I am retired I have more freedom.

[@brenyz5013]

Someone needs to call them and put a deposit on this thing immediately what a steel .

[@phylthamendment]

What a steal😂😂

[@dkbeach]

We did. Thanks for the recommendation

[@ryanh4889]

Nice Beaver! I believe the hazy finish was caused by the brand of varnish the factory used. I have seen it on many similar year Marquis coaches.

[@barryjackson1401]

Incredible price

[@dontfencemein-rving7439]

OK, Looking at the inside, You can bring it into the future easily. Change out the gaudy gold accents, and update the sofa, then get rid of the glazed finish and it will look like a new unit. Very nice.

[@CarlBarr-n7f]

I would suspect that the finish hazing has been caused by excessive moisture buildup in the coach for a period of time. Not an application issue, generally clouding in finish appears immediately if it’s environmental. Two other things I noticed was the burl veneer rolling up on the raised panels and some discoloration on the ceiling panels around the roof units. I have also seen this exact same finish issue in another Marquis model of this vintage, but that coach every double pane window seals had failed. This has really good looking windows for a coach that old. No doubt this is a very fine coach and an exceptional value. I would order new finished cabinet doors and only refinish the face frames. I would also do a thorough roof and mold inspection. I think it would look good in my driveway!

[@FischerRestoration]

The issue with the cabinets can be solved fairly easy by using a mohawk product called ultra classic toner that is a transparent color pigment in a spray lacquer that visually transforms the foggy finish into clear vibrant finish again.. 40 plus years of doing this tells me so :)

[@lightwarrior432]

Can someone just sand them all down and refinish them?

[@cherjohnson5807]

Don’t waste your money on a new RV‼️

[@mischa1714]

Thank you for mentioning the tank sizes. We got the manuals with our used ‘98 Marquis, but can’t find where the tank sizes are listed anywhere.

[@justsusan4436]

So elegant...wish I could afford this!

[@killerb5726]

Update the furniture and have the cabinets refaced and you’ll have a really nice coach. I like it.

[@Tim1963-u6n]

It's nice and don't have to worry with slide outs giving problems, if the power train is in good condition it's worth a lot more than the asking price, this is what I'll be looking for in a couple of years if everything goes as planned, l would buy it today but I know it's sold already

[@rubber-duck]

I always wondered what a regular Coach looked like, like a musicians tour bus, still has plenty of room without the pop outs😊

[@dodgeguyz]

That is a good deal for a coach in nice shape. Give the exterior a complete detail. Replace the sofa, and refinish the cabinets with new hardware and it will look very nice!

[@1hasbeen531]

I'd call that wood finish "Cataract".

[@EagleArrow]

ha!

[@jenseninterceptors]

LOL

[@kdub1666]

It's a nice project. Looks good for it's age on the outside. Inside it's needy. Might have been a roof leak in the living area. It's a little bed. A pre-purchase inspection is a must.

[@saladbreath607]

Damnit, I wish this was available 6 months ago😮

[@joshuagraham3222]

Beautiful and a great buy.

[@anthonytripp2251]

A bargain price for that much quality You can't buy a POS pickup for 85k

[@Militaryman64]

I like this and i just leave the interior that way it is and if i spend money on it i would focus on suspension and anything that makes it go zoom.😅

[@billyjohnson9166]

Nice RV at fair price

[@sammaze2103]

Something happened to that clear coat on the cabinets ? You could take your time and strip them one at a time and refinish them ! I could not live with that hazing on there! If I were in the market I’d take it in a heartbeat!

[@marywel7615]

Some propane fill stations won't refill old tanks. Just FYI

[@celestepalm6949]

This is going to go fast. Wish I could nab it!

[@JoseyWales500]

Beautiful! 30k would sound better. Some Snowbird will buy it I'm betting lol!

[@swedenoble6083]

Beauty Great motor choice

[@mp412cutube]

I've always wanted to drive a house around the country😝

[@9pm523]

Over 26 years from its left factory, the Camper still good condion, not so bad😂😂😂😂

[@aliceinchainz3003]

tell ya what i would take this coach over a 2024 anything!!!! way better build quality than this new crap today and worth every penny of what hes asking wish i had known about this a week ago befor i bought what i have now!!!!!!!

[@charlesnone4628]

nice looking outside, but the bottom after almost 30 years , oh my....

[@terryneal5569]

It's so nice to see the people making 90K a week and 210K a month willing to look at used RV's, when one check you could buy a brand new one, so frugal.

[@_DB.COOPER]

That’s nice!

[@brucebarker2058]

It's moisture trapped between coats of clear,I've had it happen before. There is a trick but has to be fixed within a week.

[@rt8532]

I’ll tell ya what…refinish the cabinets, put in new furniture…with only just under 80k miles on it…if the engine is good, that coach is a STEAL!!!! Especially for someone just starting out.

[@philliphart706]

What is a beautiful rig something I might like to own

[@anthonystrong7075]

Great value.

[@saxman432004]

Nice Rig

[@scott931]

Inexpensive Tiny House

[@fawnwhitecloudjett5594]

It's wonderful

[@echorain-prepper.preppingt2227]

This is adorable

[@ericvonwiegen5672]

Nice rv 👍👍

[@elw6150]

How many structural problems?

[@lewispaine4589]

Those rigs were built better back in the day. 40k? hard to go wrong.

[@mikeworrall3131]

Has this sold ?

[@sailingzigzags6511]

Nice beaver

[@RobertDean-x5e]

May wanna try some xylene on them cabinets

[@jimmyjames2903]

For some reason they didn't get wet. Did they swear it looks like to me?

[@joeblow3939]

Looks like someone used windex glass cleaner on them. Look honey, I cleaned all the cabinets. Wow were they dirty. 🤪

[@troycarothers8254]

Windex wouldn't do that. Probably used LA's Totally Awesome Cleaner at full strength. At least they're ready for primer and paint.

[@joeblow3939]

@@troycarothers8254 I'll just use this soft four zero steel wool that should gettem nice and clean. 🤪

[@troycarothers8254]

@@joeblow3939 MMHMM!

[@midwestron8576]

You can't buy a tiny house for that. If it runs far enough to make it to a trailer park in Texas or Florida, you could call it your second home.

[@xaidensgrandpa]

Dbl pane glass and winter kit?

[@240sharvey]

Is it still available?

[@flgalvez1908]

The age killed it.

[@tomsimpson5317]

Wish I had the money

[@Bill-xx2yh]

Where do you park them.

[@jimmyjames2903]

Uh, oh. It's raining let's keep it inside. Is the roof leaking?

[@jorgeb9715]

Never,,I had an R/V,,two things I would disconnect on this vehicle,,,the propane tanks and dishwasher

[@jimthewindmillman9317]

Is it still available

[@snapper4u]

Can you do a drive

[@jenseninterceptors]

Just wondering, are you guys salesmen??

[@jaybennett236]

Fill it up. That'll be $700. please.

[@jenseninterceptors]

Did you guys try a linseed oil treatment to the cabinets? Fuck it its Miller time )

[@georgemichael2844]

How much

[@jamesbakerjr5383]

How much down how much a month

[@Daniel-qg4mf]

Can that make it all the way to Argentina?

[@timhollis3390]

No road goes all the way through Central America.I just Googled it the other day.Too much jungle in Panama for a road

[@Daniel-qg4mf]

@@timhollis3390 In panama yo have to put the vehicle on a boat, that is the only way to do it

[@donaldpedigo296]

.. LET'S SEE THE ROOF ..

[@blueterrace]

For a 26 yr. old coach with no slides, no way.

[@389293912]

What? No augers?

[@rayschaefer5873]

Buy it. Maintain it. Us it regularly as is. Use the money you saved on trying tomake a98 look like an 18

[@CharlestheDeaver]

lol! Kispy Kreme glazed doughnut look.

[@RobertDean-x5e]

Any funny smells or odors in that rig ?

[@13699111]

Bus grease monkey inspection before buying would be a good idea.

[@jimmyjames2903]

For some reason they didn't get wet. Did they swear it looks like to me? That might. Just be moisture where I got wet inside. That's what happened.

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

Made when they used to build them well. And no slides!!!!! But... why is it only 40 grand?

[@tiptoe38]

Old age,value drop big time with these coaches and RV’s.

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

@@tiptoe38 And they're not super modern looking inside. But i think if its been maintained, rust protected, and no leaks, thats a great deal!

[@thyslop1737]

A lot of wagon for the greenbacks.

[@HW-ey2fw]

26 years old price tag 39K…. Wow, bet people are lining up for this steal🧐

[@trappy7280]

Your abt a 1,000 dollars off 39,888 😅