11 or 12 year old camper

Pretty easy to get a good one if you take some time to look for obvious water leaks. Look under the mattress in the front, inside the cabinets at the wall and floor intersection and around the jack leg plates for water damage.

I've got a 1991 Six-Pac model 78S. We picked it up off Craigslist for $400. Everything worked, it was just old and tired inside. The covering on the luan paneling was peeling off, so it was stripped out and the interior repainted. Replaced the curtains, cleaned up the cushion covers, and it works fine. It currently resides in the back of my 1965 Chevy C-10 short wide bed truck.

Don't shy away from some of the older stuff...You might luck out and get a good one!

We own a 2007 Northern Lite 10-2000 RR. When we bought it, it needed some TCL, mostly just cleaning. It is like new. No leaks, in excellent condition.

I picked up an'89 Coachmen 235RK fifth wheel for $1500.00. Was in good shape. I bought it as a learning project and have updated it from roof to axles...not because it necessarily needed it but wanted to personalize and update it. I would put this rig up against any new camper, within reason , for looks ,amenities , and functionality out there and will keep it until either me or it dies!

With any TC, it's not the age but where it was stored and how it was maintained. Hard to beat inside storage and some TLC on seals. A little care ='s many years of use.

Of I went to campground that refused me because of my age, I's sue them. Attorneys love that stuff. Called discrimination.

I think it’s crazy to buy one NEWER than at least 10 or 12 years old!
Have you seen how expensive they are? Totally not worth it!
I use a 1987 Vacationeer. Everything works and it was paid for in one easy payment.
I put my money into my real houses. It’s a lot better investment!

We have a 98 Corsair (8ft) and I don't us replacing it any time soon... When we purchased the camper I had to replace the rubber roof and some of the roof structure due to damage from the previous owner, but I knew this going in and was able to repair it myself...

As said already, the age isn't as important as how it's been maintained and it's overall condition...

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The biggest thing is not age, it's if the sealing has been kept up with.

Also, some types of construction are easier to wok on (seal, fix, maintain) etc than others.

Slide-outs add another level of maintenance.

When factoring in the cost of new campers, buying used was a not brainer for me. I would not be able to afford a new one anyway.

That way, you can try it out, and see what works for you, what you like and don't like, and not break the bank. You can always break the bank later :B

I bought my 2001 Lance with aluminum siding last year, did some sealing and some upgrades myself, for about 5 times less than a new camper. It was a no brainer.

2005 Shadow Cruiser on a 2000 F250. Never was turned away for age but once they said they didn't allow truck campers. Then said they had lots of empty spots and if I was willing to park in one of less desirable spots I could stay. We were tired so we road around in their golf cart and I picked a spot in the area they used for hire summer help, for our needs (shade, we have no AC) it was better than the other parts of the campgrounds.

I have a 95 Dodge Cummins 3500 and a 2008 Sunlite/Apache 865. Just came back from a 34 day 7600 mile trip to Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada. Zero problems. Even drove the Apache Trail.

Stayed in National Park and National forest campgrounds. They don't care what you got or how old it is. Only mistake I made was coming back to the Cold Frozen North too quick :(