What to look for in a used Desert Fox
I've been looking at a few used Desert Fox toy haulers, 04-08 in the 28 and 24 ft configurations. I've noticed on a two that I looked at that the wood at the very bottom front has moisture in it an...
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I doubt that road spray is the source of that moisture. I had a Pioneer that would get moisture in that area, but it was coming from the down-spouts. In my case the spouts did not extend out as the newer ones do so the water was running down the side of the trailer when it would rain. The water would then get caught in the storage door, and if it was enough rain it would start to puddle up in the storage area.
It is amazing how pesky water can be. I put extended down-spouts on mine and would also put a big towel inside the storage area to absorb any moisture that would get in. Mine did not damage the wood, but I made sure to air it out when possible.
Depending on the extent of the wood damage you may want to pass. Fixing dry rot can be expensive. Not to mention you still have to find the source of the water, which could take a while itself.
It is amazing how pesky water can be. I put extended down-spouts on mine and would also put a big towel inside the storage area to absorb any moisture that would get in. Mine did not damage the wood, but I made sure to air it out when possible.
Depending on the extent of the wood damage you may want to pass. Fixing dry rot can be expensive. Not to mention you still have to find the source of the water, which could take a while itself.
