Went to the darkside... TT to MH
In truth, not our first Class A. But life got in the way, had to downsize to a 25' TT for a few years, paid off the house, got another (nicer) Class A.
We were going to trade in the 2007 Rockwood 2502 TT. We ordered it new in 2006, and it's been a great camper. It's seen a lot of gentle use, and it has plenty of life left in it. When our niece found out what we were doing, she claimed "DIBS". Her family has camped with us over the years, and she's now a young adult. Newly married, just bought their first home. We made them a really good deal, and I spent a while getting it ready, despite the nasty weather daily.
I replaced the wheel bearings, rather than repack the old ones. The price for 4 grease seals isn't much different than simply ordering 4 sets of bearings, with grease seals, for $45.
https://amzn.to/2GTp0Fl
I also removed the old roof lap sealant, and applied the new stuff. PITA removing the old stuff, but definitely a DIY job. Used a dozen tubes before I was done.
https://amzn.to/31hbdAm
Gave it a good clean and shine, and away she went...
They've already booked a camping trip close by. We'll meet up with them, and show them how to set it up, and use everything.
We are retiring in a couple of years (or less). Going to spend some time getting the Class A modified and dialed in. Lots of short trips planned. Cross country trips after we retire. Probably won't go the TT route again. It served us well, but really like the room and comforts of traveling in a bus. We have officially transitioned over to the dark side. No turning back now!
We were going to trade in the 2007 Rockwood 2502 TT. We ordered it new in 2006, and it's been a great camper. It's seen a lot of gentle use, and it has plenty of life left in it. When our niece found out what we were doing, she claimed "DIBS". Her family has camped with us over the years, and she's now a young adult. Newly married, just bought their first home. We made them a really good deal, and I spent a while getting it ready, despite the nasty weather daily.
I replaced the wheel bearings, rather than repack the old ones. The price for 4 grease seals isn't much different than simply ordering 4 sets of bearings, with grease seals, for $45.
https://amzn.to/2GTp0Fl
I also removed the old roof lap sealant, and applied the new stuff. PITA removing the old stuff, but definitely a DIY job. Used a dozen tubes before I was done.
https://amzn.to/31hbdAm
Gave it a good clean and shine, and away she went...
They've already booked a camping trip close by. We'll meet up with them, and show them how to set it up, and use everything.
We are retiring in a couple of years (or less). Going to spend some time getting the Class A modified and dialed in. Lots of short trips planned. Cross country trips after we retire. Probably won't go the TT route again. It served us well, but really like the room and comforts of traveling in a bus. We have officially transitioned over to the dark side. No turning back now!
