Graycat wrote:
NADA isn't much use when it comes to anything older than 1995. After that, all the values for a 29' trailer are the same: low $1725, average $2080.
I'm looking at a 1986 Terry that looks like it has to be completely rebuilt. If the tanks hold water, I'm good with rebuilding.
The ad says the value is $2000, has no a/c or refrigerator and needs minor updating. The pictures show mold across the ceiling and down the walls. Looks like nothing is salvagable inside. Windows and siding possibly can be reused. They are asking just under $1000.
What would you go by to make an offer, knowing you have to rebuild and buy all new fixtures/appliances?
Back to the original question/answer, OP I wouldn't be interested in this one for two reasons, and maybe an observation as a third.
1. It's too new. For a few hundred dollars (depends on your area market and all seller's expectations) you can find an older one that has the real wood paneling. Thinks 1960's. Some in the early seventies. If it's that paper covered paneling, it's often not worth saving. If it's that old school real wood paneling, even IF it's a gut job, you can salvage large sections of wood, sometimes the whole wall or ceiling including framing.
2. Missing appliances. Yes, you can buy those from salvage lots. Or use what you've salvaged from other units (kind of like I do), or buy new, but you still have to get them. Equals money.
3. You said "if the tanks hold water", you can build. On these things, replacing tanks is one of the EASIEST things. You don't have to read the whole threads, but if you read some of my work, you'll see that it's not just about building, you kind of have to be able to deal with "whatever" comes up, even tanks that don't hold water (again, one of the easiest things).
Locally, there's a seller who wants $1800 then down to $1500 for a couple of canned hams he says a person could make one good unit out of. That's if you're GOOD. And if you want a combo unit. I offered him 200 for one and 400 for the other. He asked for my offer after I told him I'm not interested unless he's willing to come way down. Since he asked, I offered. He must have been insulted, because he never responded back. Which I think is simply inconsiderate.
So value is extremely subjective. As you can see from answers here, it is ALSO subjective in a group who advocates for much newer, and less effort, or who spectate.
If you're serious about a unit (regardless of age related quality materials), I would be thinking "way low" (2-6 hundred). If you see one requiring work, but mostly complete and workable, maybe as much as $2000, but if you're doing a bunch of work on it (for self use, or for re-sale) over $1000 can be non-starter.
Also, be aware, I think many $2000-$7500 "restored units", are often covered over - interior painted instead of paneling finishes (stain and poly). What's beneath the surface? Just like nightmares in flipped homes.
Good luck.
If I was interested, the unit you describe I might pay $200 for. If it's titled.