- Dec 30, 2012
- 7,001
Ok, been thinking of buying a used camper. Nothing fancy, no 5th wheelers, around 25 foot long. What brands should I look for, which ones to steer clear of? Which amenities are good to have? Thanks!
Totally agree on the leaking roof. I have had my roof repaired four times and now it leaks again. Once it is out of the shop I am selling mine and getting out of the RV business. Guy at RV shop told me I should have traded mine in when it was less than 10 yrs. old. Mine is 13.
Ha, lots of horror stories here. This is the problem with buying used... you don't know how well the previous owner maintained them. I have a Jayco and we love it. Jayco tells you to check the caulk seals on the roof 3 times a year, most manufacturers make similar requirements. I would bet a large amount of money that most people do not check and reseal the roof seams at recommended intervals. Water is the worst enemy of trailers, a little leak can let in LOTS of water while they are sitting. Water will rot the roof, walls, floors and anything in between. Keep the water off and they work great!
I store mine under cover the 310 days a year we don't use it, keeping 310 days of water off the roof, walls and floors.