1987 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite
I'm a TC guy and know nothing about TT's but looking at a TT for my Son and his family. They got a taste of camping with a rental and well there it is. Wife and 2 young daughters are hooked. Time t...
Forum Discussion
I had a 1985 32' Alumalite XL 5th wheel that I bought new for $17,000. I kept it for 11 years. The roof was painted galvanized metal. Rubber roofs came later.
The trailer developed a number of leaks over the years, mostly around doors and windows. The roof held up well and never leaked.
Since the trailer is that old, the first thing I would do is replace all of the caulking and roof seals. Damage may already have occurred and been fixed on yours, but I'd definitely give that a thorough check since you're well beyond the life of that old caulking. I'd also give the brakes and bearings an extensive going over; replace rusty springs, grease the bearings, check the tires, etc. Aside from that, as long as all of the appliances work, you're good to go.
The trailer developed a number of leaks over the years, mostly around doors and windows. The roof held up well and never leaked.
Since the trailer is that old, the first thing I would do is replace all of the caulking and roof seals. Damage may already have occurred and been fixed on yours, but I'd definitely give that a thorough check since you're well beyond the life of that old caulking. I'd also give the brakes and bearings an extensive going over; replace rusty springs, grease the bearings, check the tires, etc. Aside from that, as long as all of the appliances work, you're good to go.
