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RedRaider44
Explorer
May 07, 2018

Old school and older school

Had fun camping with my family this weekend....my wife and I in our old school 2004 Jayco Jayflight and my girls and their spouses in my older school 1971 Appleby tent trailer I inherited from my grandfather and dad. Good to see the fourth generation of my family making memories with the little Apple...I hope they can enjoy it as much as I did when I was younger.

  • DutchmenSport's avatar
    DutchmenSport
    Explorer
    May 07, 2018
    At Whitewater State Park (Indiana) this week end, a fellow pulled in to fill his water, which was right at the edge of our campsite. He had a 2004 Dutchmen Sport Lite LE, that was almost identical to our first travel trailer. Apart from being just dirty and a bit green with moss (quite obvious from sitting), it was in good shape. He just bought it from a friend and this was his first outing with it.

    2004 doesn't seem to be "that old" to me, but that was 14 years ago. Wow ... have I aged that much!

    Anyway, in 1971 I was in the 10th grade in High School. Now... THAT was a long time ago! It's great to know, that if taken care of with a little love and attention, these RV will last a long time. I am glad your family is still enjoy the old tent camper! That's just fabulous!
  • Atlee's avatar
    Atlee
    Explorer II
    May 07, 2018
    Sounds like a great weekend. Proves that with the proper maintenance, any trailer can last a pretty long time.

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