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bullin82
Explorer
Jun 22, 2015

opportunity or awaiting disaster?

I have a chance to buy a 5 th wheel innsbruck for real cheap. The issues are it has a good chuck of water damage. The I guess you call it cab over sleep area has to be completely gutted and redone, leaking roof needs to be redone needs a new awning and need to apply for a lost title. When I say cheap I mean less than 1000, it has new tires, working a/c and good plumbing nothing else wrong other than the listed. So what are the opinions out there, I'm sure with some time and effort I can fix her up but is it worth it? Thank you in advance for you assistance.
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    BubbaChris
    Explorer
    Jun 23, 2015
    The title issue is going to be state-specific. Sounds like the OP knows what the DMV is like in his home state and that's good news.

    One thing to consider is if you'd be able to get your original investment out of it just by selling the wheels and tires along with appliances on Craigslist should you start stripping it and discover more damage than you'd like to tackle.

    I walk by a similar rebuild in my neighborhood every couple of weeks. The front cap is completely off along with the bed and cabinets. I haven't spoken with the owner since I'm usually cruising by with my dogs in the pre-dawn hours.

    If you're planning on using the fiver yourself and have a tow vehicle with hitch, I'm in the go for it camp.

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