Buying a 5’er that’s been lived in full time
My wife and I are shopping for a new to us fifth wheel. I recently found a 2016 Cedar Creek 33IK. I’ve talked with the owner over the phone but have not looked at it in person yet. He’s asking 30,...
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So my wife and I went and looked at the camper yesterday and we are going to buy it. The seller is retired from the military. He and his wife have been full timing for the past 10 years. The camper was purchased new in December of 2015. They have been moving around from place to place as his work dictates so that camper has not been sitting in one place for 28 months. I don't know how many place they have been but I got the impression they move every couple months.
Because they are currently staying on a military base he picked us up with his truck and drove us onto base. When I got into his truck it was spotless. When people take care of their stuff it is easy to tell. You can try and make things look clean and organized but when someone truly lives this way you know it.
This theme of clean and organized carried over to the camper. Everything on the outside was neatly organized in totes and bins. He has made some modifications and the workmanship tells me he is particular about his stuff.
The inside was also well organized and clean. I did not find anything that was in need of repair and it does not show a lot of wear.
He is including everything with the camper, hoses, cords, etc including a 2000 watt Honda generator.
He is 61 and looking to retire. He didn't come right out and say it but we got the feeling his health is an issue. His plan is to use the money from the camper to get him through until he can collect SS.
We are buying below the market value. I really can't see what we have to lose. All indications are it has been very well maintained and if it ends up being a lemon we can always take it to a dealer, trade it in, and still get close to what we paid for it. Time will tell.
Because they are currently staying on a military base he picked us up with his truck and drove us onto base. When I got into his truck it was spotless. When people take care of their stuff it is easy to tell. You can try and make things look clean and organized but when someone truly lives this way you know it.
This theme of clean and organized carried over to the camper. Everything on the outside was neatly organized in totes and bins. He has made some modifications and the workmanship tells me he is particular about his stuff.
The inside was also well organized and clean. I did not find anything that was in need of repair and it does not show a lot of wear.
He is including everything with the camper, hoses, cords, etc including a 2000 watt Honda generator.
He is 61 and looking to retire. He didn't come right out and say it but we got the feeling his health is an issue. His plan is to use the money from the camper to get him through until he can collect SS.
We are buying below the market value. I really can't see what we have to lose. All indications are it has been very well maintained and if it ends up being a lemon we can always take it to a dealer, trade it in, and still get close to what we paid for it. Time will tell.
