4X4Dodger wrote:
tragusa3 wrote:
Thank you all. I had watched the Lance video. That's what I was basing my expectations on. Even if I negotiated down to $28k or so, it would still be a third again over the Surveyor. I understand the why. And appreciate it, or I wouldn't be asking. I just can't let the budget continue to stretch.
I'm afraid, that at the end of the day, I'll have to settle. As mentioned, it will be carport kept, and I'm good with maintenance. We don't feel like we're settling much with the floorplan and appearance.
I dont think you are "overthinking" this as some have said. You are doing the right thing when you purchase something you dont know a lot about.
However All of the construction below the roof depends almost entirely on how well the roof is constructed. If there was an area where I would make sure the construction was really good it would be in the roof. Make sure there are real wood trusses used that have a definite arc to them for run off. with sturdy overlay so you can walk with confidence on the roof. And of course the roof coating has to be very good.
Good luck with your decision.
I purchased one brand new RV it had good material for the roof white EPDM rubber, I washed and sealed the roof twice a year. I STILL GOT WATER IN IT. The sheathing absorbed water and started swelling. I was pissed!! the trim inside got wet and started coming apart. I was pissed. Thats why I will never get another RV roof and trim made out of wood. Sometimes even if you do everything right, it could leak........
