#1nobby wrote:
I bought a "winterized" trailer that had also been vandalized...propane tanks and battery...GONE.
I couldn't test anything. I did the best inspection possible and got it for $3,500 less than asking.
No big surprises, really, except the water pump was pooched and the cold water, steel braided water line to the kitchen tap was blown.
That cost me a complete tap set as that line was made of unobtainium.
Tap set $250
Pump $180
Battery set up $350
Propane tanks $80
I think I came out ok.
Good negotiation on your part but I don't think I could get used to those Canadian prices.
IIRC, I have less than what you have into plumbing for the whole installation in my 22' trailer and I've been doing it long enough not to cut corners (steel braided supplies, full flow ball valves on every branch, enough brackets, etc).
If the OP's future purchase is a new trailer, I'd take it winterized and fill up the system early next year. He could even carry water and antifreeze if wanting to do the first trip, now. To me it's a non-issue as I can winterize in less than an hour for $6.
