Narrowing it down...

ruthiebaby88 wrote:
Do the rubber rooves all require replacing at some point? Is it just a matter of time? Or do they last indefinitely, but are just warrantied for 12 years?

I have no personal experience (an choose not to) with the rubber type roofs, but have read many posts relating to them over the years. I do not think it has has been mentioned they occasionally become delaminated from the TC roof, and have some pretty large bubbles. Seldom does an aluminum roof needs replaced. I have never heard of a molded fiberglass needing to be replace.

ruthiebaby88 wrote:
So far Lance is winning, I like their style. Have found a couple of shorter models in town that are in good condition.

I am of the belief the Lance TCs are a pretty good TC overall.

ruthiebaby88 wrote:
One did have some water damage to the wood under the fridge - odd looked like water had been running out of the fridge. It was about a 6-8' spot - I could probably live with that.

That could be a problem. If it is water stain from the fridge, why? It is possible, but not likely, that rain enters the lovers on the fridge door, and then runs into the TC below the fridge.

ruthiebaby88 wrote:
Just gotta decide on a size and big truck or little truck.

Size of what? Does not explain much to say, "big truck or little truck".

ruthiebaby88 wrote:
1 has aluminum roof, the other looks like TPO I'm guessing.

I am not a TPO fan. I do not recall you mentioning the siding, Aluminum or felon. A Northern Lite or Bigfoot will be molded fiberglass. From what I have read, de-lamination is fairly common on the felon. I do not recall ever reading about a problem with the Aluminum or molded fiberglass.

ruthiebaby88 wrote:
Called on the Northern Lite, person selling was wonderful, but not willing to come down to my budget range - also saw a newer one selling for half that price in a far away town so it seems overpriced.

Here is where it gets tough. If you have to hire caulking done, you may want to check the price. If you need any re-roofing, replace/repair a de-lamination, it can cost several thousand dollars. Easy to have dry rot in an aluminum or felon TC, and several thousand dollars in repair. This is why I am partial, and looked for years for a molded fiberglass TC. Minimal caulking on a molded fiberglass, window needing caulk will usually only stain the inside wood, with little or no dry rot due to very little would used for structural purposes. Personally, I think a molded fiberglass TC is worth more than the other types. Much less long term maintenance overall, and more durable in my opinion.