Silver Shadow (Austin Craigslist) 1/25/2012

[JuneBug]

Just saw this on Craigslist (suspiciously cheap, but could be legit; however, scammers are rampant on Craigslist):
Used '10 5x8 Silver Shadow - $3000 (Austin, TX )
(it is either 10' or 8', not both)
Posted on January 25th, 2012:
Fender to Fender Width: 80"
Inside Height: 37"
Exterior Height: 66"
Floor Length: 76"
Overall Cab Length: 96"
Receiver Size: 2
Rubber Torsion Axle: 2200 lb.
Mattress Size: Near Queen Split (58" x 76")
Tire Size: 205/75/R14
Roof Vent: 14"
Location: Austin, TX

The pictures posted with it are definitely of a Little Guy Silver Shadow, but the interior photo looks like it is from a commercial Web site.

[absolutsnwbrdr]

(it is either 10' or 8', not both)

I think the ad means 2010, 5'x8'

Not sure what retail on a 2010 Silver Shadow is. But I agree that the interior shot looks suspicious. Its 2 years old and still has the tag hanging on the Fantastic Fan.

Might be interesting for someone to look into if they're really interested.

[jerry101jlh]

Looks like the Austin area at this time of year. looks like a basic SS and price not bad for the year, but agree the tag on the fan suspicious unless photos are when it was still new.

[JuneBug]

Out of curiosity, I emailed the link on the ad asking where I could see it, but so far no response.
Ah, yes, 2010 5x8 does make more sense!

Silver Shadows are very, very pricey-- close to $8,000 to $9,000 new; even the regular used Little Guy teardrops (the 4, 5, and 6 wides) don't go for that cheap.
Some local Little Guy and Silver Shadow prices (Burnet, TX dealer) are here.

[JuneBug]

Still no response to my email asking where to see the trailer, so likely a SCAM.

[rockinrobin]

I sent a reply saying I had cash and was ready to come and get it! No reply for me either! Ronnie

[jerry101jlh]

A 5X8 the least popular of the SS models. A 5X10 bought at the factory had a base price around 8K in 2011. a 5x8 most likely around 7K

[the other side]

You'd think they would take atleast one picture of the kitchen, one of the inside and one of the outside vs. 3 of the outside and 1 of the inside and not one in the kitchen! And mine is the same age and is as close to mint as possible, and not even I have the tag on the fan still hanging (although I do still have it in an envelope)