1977 Holiday Rambler a good buy?
Hi, all. I recently posted about buying a decent used RV for 3-5k. Well I just ran across an ancient (1977) Holiday Rambler for 2k. I would run from something that old until I started looking at in...
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westend wrote:
The HR line of TT's pops up here, frequently, with mention of '70's trailers just acquired or for sale. It leads me to believe they built a stout rig. I know they were one of the first to use aluminum frames. It's all about condition for the buyer. Inspect carefully and ask questions about usage from the previous owner.
One thing that most folks don't look at is the frame, itself. These older trailers mostly have full box frames, not a welded up mess of individual, perforated metal pieces. That is why a lot of them are still on the road.
Good luck with the hunt!
Acutally "box" frames CAN be a detriment, often times boxed frames will look "perfect" on the outside and yet be completely rusted out from the inside where you CAN'T see.
I beam or "C" channel overall IS overall better construction albeit heavier in the weight. With I beam or C channel you CAN inspect ALL aspects of the frame with the top being the exception to that.
I would take I beam or C channel frames anyday over a boxed frame (I HAD a trailer with a boxed frame and didn't like the fact that I couldn't see the condition of the inside).
