Hey all...just now getting into the Travel Trailer market and wanted some recommendations. Looking to get a used trailer and have absolutely no idea if any make or model is better than the other. I'm on a tight budget, so when I say used...I mean used. From what I can gather from pictures, the ones I'm interested in have potential, albeit in need of some elbow grease. Anyway...does anyone have any thoughts on the following1988 Nomad by Skyline 24 ft1979 Skyline Laton 22 Ft1987 Coachmen 28Ft1992 Sunline...not sure on the length yet1979 Wilderness 24FtAnything and everything would be appreciated. As well as any thoughts on what to look for in these older travels.Thanks all....appreciate the help

Once you get back into those range of years you can expect anything and everything to work or not. For something that old it's on a case by case basis. You can find some remarkable units and some that haven't seen anything running but water into them. Leaks are the #1 thing to check, once they leak from the roof or windows it becomes a lot of work to restore. Also, check running gear and tire wear. Any wear on the sides of tread will indicate a potential axle problem.

Appreciate the insight. Any of the above Models have a better reputation than the other...in your opinion?Thanks again.

The Sunline is the best of those mentioned.

In my opinion, if any of them are still on the road, they must all be good.As stated above ... water leaks. If there's evidence of a water leak, PASS!

In my opinion, if any of them are still on the road, they must all be good.Good point

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word
Explorer
Mar 06, 2014
Thanks for all the info guys. Much appreciated. We are heading out to take a look at few this weekend....we'll see how it goes
Doug33
Explorer
Mar 06, 2014
Aside from the condition issues (which are obviously important), how will the TT be used, by whom, and with what vehicle will it be towed? Regardless of condition, you should still be searching out a TT that fits your needs, and the models you mentioned seemed to be all over the map. I realize the cost restricts your selection, but that doesn't mean you want to buy something that doesn't fulfill your goal.
clubhouse
Explorer
Mar 06, 2014
I'm certainly not advocating buying new, but you do need need to be prepared to put money into a travel trailer, especially one that is 15, 20 or 30 years old. I don't mean total restoration either, just make sure you budget is prepared for some repairs. It would not take a huge problem either where the repair cost is comparable to to the value of the proposed trailers.
beemerphile1
Explorer
Mar 06, 2014
I wouldn't care what name is on the side. The only important consideration with RVs of that age is condition.
Glen_Gray
Explorer
Mar 06, 2014
Our first TT was a 1978 29 ft raised rear bedroom Wilderness. We gave it up only because we couldn't keep ahead of the leaks in the roof. But it was a great unit and easy to tow. We still have many fond memories of iit.

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