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Dec 07, 2016Explorer
Slowmover wrote:
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You're inspection skills need upgrading. A probe equipped moisture meter for starters.
It's seldom that I will agree with much of what Mr Slowmover says, but here is one time I will agree :)
Actually I do have a moisture meter, and I agree one is a very useful tool in maintaining a trailer. The one I have I bought at Lowe's for about $30.
As to the rest of his post, let's just say the world of travel trailers I observe in my travels around the country are apparently much different than what he sees.
Again, the key is maintenance....we have to keep the water out, and that's true no matter the construction. Even our sticks and bricks....we have to keep the water out.
Anybody that thinks old Airstreams are immune to rot from the inside out simply need go over to the airforum and read a few of the "full monte restore" threads. About all that is left of an old A/S that's usable is the outer and inner shell. The rest of it ( main frame, interior, axles, appliances ) typically needs refurb or replacement. These things become labors of love, and some of those guys do a fabulous job on them. Often they spend $20K to $40K and 3 to 5 years to complete them.
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