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garysol
Explorer
Jun 08, 2019

Is older really better than newer....

So we have all heard the term "they don't make them like they used too". I wonder if thats really true. I would love to hear your opinions. I am possibly interested in looking at a 2006 Cedar Creek Silver Back that appears to be in immaculate condition with all maintenance done yearly. So assuming that is true would you rather buy an older unit such as the one I just described or something newer that has also been well maintained? Is older really better assuming it has been maintained?

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    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Jun 08, 2019
    Depends, some older trailers were built very well. Teton, Travel Supreme, Excel, NuWa, Forks RV, Holiday Rambler, Newmar, DRV along with a handful of other premium brands that are no longer in business.

    Personally what I have found is after the economic melt down a lot of workers were laid off. When production picked up again anyone who could fog a mirror was hired. The building materials had not changed but they way they were put together did change and not for the better.

    Any older trailer is subject to wear and aging. It depends on how the unit was maintained. The other thing is interior styles change and people want what's current.

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