Hi everybody, thank you so much for your time. I'm looking at buying a 2004 prowler extreme TT. The price seems right at 8500, but I noticed some soft wood on top of the slide.Is that a deal breaker? It was definitely crackling, but didn't seem rotted through. Everything else seemed Ok, but then again I know almost nothing. I walked on the roof, and stomped around the tub and such, didn;t see any signs of damage. Also, is that actually a good price? I like the idea of the extra insulation, as i will be hermiting out in a field for the winter.Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.Ryan.

You might check nada.com for comparison pricing. I'm not familiar with the TT you're looking at but $8500 for a 2004 Prowler sounds on the high end to me, especially if there's any water damage.

young jedi listen to yoda get in your cruiser and fly away fast at warp speed gget better for the price. Do not just settle

Thank you for your response. Nada says 10-12k. It is a regal extreme, which I believe to be an upgrade.

Thank you Obi Wan Fulltimer. Any advice on what i should look for in that 8k range? I def want a slide and preferably the rear lounge style, as I will be hosting people often. Thank you.

Anything with even a hint of water damage/intrusion = Death Star.Light speed away.

Young Jedi needs help, you may be my only hope...

tbred
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2013
Looks like there may be some damage directly behind the wheels in pic#5
Ryan_Djedi_
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
thanks much. I moved on.

Is this a good deal/idea?

link to craiglist ad.
WoodGlue
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
If you did buy that trailer, you would have had to eventually:

"Wish It Into The Cornfield"

Yet, another story!

WoodGlue
newman_fulltime
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2013
Ryan Djedi. wrote:
Hi everybody, thank you so much for your time. I'm looking at buying a 2004 prowler extreme TT. The price seems right at 8500, but I noticed some soft wood on top of the slide.

Is that a deal breaker? It was definitely crackling, but didn't seem rotted through.

Everything else seemed Ok, but then again I know almost nothing. I walked on the roof, and stomped around the tub and such, didn;t see any signs of damage.

Also, is that actually a good price? I like the idea of the extra insulation, as i will be hermiting out in a field for the winter.

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it.

Ryan.
69_Avion
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
spike99 wrote:
If NOT a DIY person, then run. Run away like one's tail is on fire.

If a DIY person, then determine how much it would cost an RV dealer to replace a slide's roof. Then, reduce the selling price by that much (plus 20% more for hidden surprises). I'm assuming your time is money as well.

Since I get the feeling one isn't a DIY person, then run. Run away very fast.

You should "stop", "drop" and "roll". LOL

I agree. Any sign of wood rot is a deal breaker. If you find it in one place you may find it in other places.
tempforce
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
the crackle could be thin under layment… i.e. paneling instead of plywood… my holiday rambler had that issue, i had to use plywood pads to move around on the roof. anytime i had to get up there… i would defiantly not buy a rig with soft or crackling roof/panels/floor.
as the repairs may be more than what you paid for the unit….and to think of all the time you could be camping/fishing, instead of fixing a r.v.
jerem0621
Explorer II
Sep 24, 2013
Run away... the Force is not strong with this one.
spike99
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
If NOT a DIY person, then run. Run away like one's tail is on fire.

If a DIY person, then determine how much it would cost an RV dealer to replace a slide's roof. Then, reduce the selling price by that much (plus 20% more for hidden surprises). I'm assuming your time is money as well.

Since I get the feeling one isn't a DIY person, then run. Run away very fast.
dave17352
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
downtheroad wrote:
Anything with even a hint of water damage/intrusion = Death Star.
Light speed away.

X2
trsky
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013
Danger! Danger Will Robinson Danger! Water damage! Mold!