Used Camper pre-viewing checklist
I'm in the market for a used truck camper and searched high and low for some pre-buyer checklists etc. Anyway, I've developed some questions for the seller PRE-visit to make sure I don't waste his/he...
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When I was looking for a used campers the ones that were desireable models in excellent condition were usually snapped up in a couple days. No way the sellers would have taken the time to jump through your hoops.
I also found that people with young children would say that there camper was in excellent condition and the reality was quite different. I would not waste time looking at a camper where the current owner is selling because their children are now too big and they need something larger.
If you take the factory sticker weight and add 500 lbs. you will have a good idea of the actual "dry" weight of the camper as it now stands.
Ride is mostly a function of the truck used and older ones needed more aftermarket goodies like anti-sway bars then new trucks in general and this also varies by manufacturer as well. How their truck handled the camper is relevant only if you plan to buy their truck as well in a package deal.
I also found that people with young children would say that there camper was in excellent condition and the reality was quite different. I would not waste time looking at a camper where the current owner is selling because their children are now too big and they need something larger.
If you take the factory sticker weight and add 500 lbs. you will have a good idea of the actual "dry" weight of the camper as it now stands.
Ride is mostly a function of the truck used and older ones needed more aftermarket goodies like anti-sway bars then new trucks in general and this also varies by manufacturer as well. How their truck handled the camper is relevant only if you plan to buy their truck as well in a package deal.
