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Skinny_Man
Explorer II
Jun 20, 2015

Good experience with an RV repairman

Recently a friend of mine got what he thought was a good deal in a used trailer. He is a newbie so he didn't have any idea what to look for. Well, he was bold faced lied to. The camper has extensive damage because of a roof leak. I took his trailer to a repair man today. The guy told him it was a shame that the damage was allowed to happen to such a nice camper. He told my buddy that the best thing he could do was to sell it because after the repairs he was going to be completely upside down. He said "yeah I can fix it and take your money but I don't want you to have 10K in a 7K trailer". It is nice to see that there are honest people left in the world. For any newbie out there that reads this take someone with you that knows what to look for if you are looking to buy a used trailer.
  • 2012Coleman's avatar
    2012Coleman
    Explorer II
    Jun 22, 2015
    Maybe you need to get more than one estimate before throwing in the towel.
  • westend's avatar
    westend
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    I'd seek a second opinion and probably not from a RV repair tech. There is probably a talented handyman in your area that can accomplish the work for less.
  • kohai's avatar
    kohai
    Explorer
    Jun 21, 2015
    It wouldn't be honest to sell the trailer to the next gullible person that doesn't know about the roof leak.

    I think I would rather own a 7K trailer that I have 10K into rather than a 7K trailer with a roof leak and damage.

    Or, I would rather own a 7K trailer that I have 10K into rather than sell it for 4K (so someone else can fix it) and buy another 7K trailer. After taxes and hassles, you're probably back to where you are now and not any better off financially.

    Call it a 3K mistake, fix it, and move on.
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Jun 20, 2015
    its always been buyer beware since adam sold a donkey cart. it is a shame theres not to honest people out there, BUT if your buying some thing you no nothing about, tough luck for not checking it out. I feel for your friend, I,d be all over the seller. and I,d fix the camper. myself with a couple buddies.

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