11 or 12 year old camper
How many people camping in a 11 or 12 year old camper. Do you think I'm crazy look to purchase one. ?
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Perspective is everything. Our Lance Lite is now 20 years old. A So. Cal. TC, we bought it when it was 3 years old with only 3 trips under it's belt and it really did look brand new. I'm doing everything I can to keep it alive till I'm done TC-ing.
I wouldn't have bought a 12 year old camper in 2001 as the wood framing and plywood sheeting is prone to rot if the camper is left outside. The last 8-10 years most campers' weather resistance has improved with aluminum frames and rot resistant composite or fiberglass siding. As above, condition is everything. Your best bet is to take a bonafide RV guru/expert with you to inspect said possible purchase. Also, if the guru finds problems, let him or her do the downward negotiating. The Guru has nothing to loose and is not tied up in glassy eyed, anticipatory knots like you are.
jefe
I wouldn't have bought a 12 year old camper in 2001 as the wood framing and plywood sheeting is prone to rot if the camper is left outside. The last 8-10 years most campers' weather resistance has improved with aluminum frames and rot resistant composite or fiberglass siding. As above, condition is everything. Your best bet is to take a bonafide RV guru/expert with you to inspect said possible purchase. Also, if the guru finds problems, let him or her do the downward negotiating. The Guru has nothing to loose and is not tied up in glassy eyed, anticipatory knots like you are.
jefe
