TC - New vs Extreme Makeover
A new member here. I have never owned a TC but ready to jump in. I have an F450 on order and am considering an EC 1200 or Mammoth. The question I have is new vs. used. A Mammoth for example is $65...
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Buying used has its own pitfalls, If I ever buy another one, I will find some one I know who can help me look at used units. More "eyes on" can only be a good thing when you are looking. Moisture/leaking is the biggest problem in my mind, next most important area would be the Jack integrity, where they attach to the camper. Next my guess would be appliances (fridge) to make sure everything is in working order.
If you decide to buy used, don't be shy about asking the owner to fire up all the appliances, get up on the roof, check out the caulking/sealant on the roof around all the openings. Have him raise it up on the jacks, (if its on a truck) get him to raise it up off the truck and take look at the bottom of the camper.
In my mind buying a used truck camper is not a quick once over and I'll take it, I would cover all areas and have a check list and check it twice.
Im old enough to have bought many used cars in my life but buying a truck camper is more involved way more .
When I bought my last truck camper I looked at tons of camper that I would not let the neighbors dog sleep in, so it gets to be frustrating pretty quick, I would plan on months and months of looking, if you find the right one sooner great but both of my campers took lots of looking and weeding through lots of crappy campers.
However you can save some serious money over buying new, but in my opinion you will work for every dollar saved. in my case no matter how good you think your new used camper is it will need some work so be prepared for that.
If you decide to buy used, don't be shy about asking the owner to fire up all the appliances, get up on the roof, check out the caulking/sealant on the roof around all the openings. Have him raise it up on the jacks, (if its on a truck) get him to raise it up off the truck and take look at the bottom of the camper.
In my mind buying a used truck camper is not a quick once over and I'll take it, I would cover all areas and have a check list and check it twice.
Im old enough to have bought many used cars in my life but buying a truck camper is more involved way more .
When I bought my last truck camper I looked at tons of camper that I would not let the neighbors dog sleep in, so it gets to be frustrating pretty quick, I would plan on months and months of looking, if you find the right one sooner great but both of my campers took lots of looking and weeding through lots of crappy campers.
However you can save some serious money over buying new, but in my opinion you will work for every dollar saved. in my case no matter how good you think your new used camper is it will need some work so be prepared for that.
