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Ryan_Djedi_
Explorer
Sep 24, 2013

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

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.
  • sbowman871's avatar
    sbowman871
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    Soft wood is Not a good thing. The dark side of mold may be near. Jump in to your X wing fighter and fly back to the mother ship and seek a more reliable base camp (er) . May the force of on-line shopping be with you grasshopper. Oh wait, that's another story.
  • Ryan_Djedi_'s avatar
    Ryan_Djedi_
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    thank you all very much. So is hearing that wood crackle as i press on the roof of the slide indicative of water damage?

    just making sure.

    i also appreciate everybody going with the theme. :B
  • n7bsn's avatar
    n7bsn
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    I've repaired rot in an RV, more then once. I will NEVER buy a rig that I knew had rot, ever.

    Repairing wood rot leads to anger, anger leads to the dark-side. Avoid repairing wood rot
  • downtheroad's avatar
    downtheroad
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    Anything with even a hint of water damage/intrusion = Death Star.
    Light speed away.
  • Ryan_Djedi_'s avatar
    Ryan_Djedi_
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    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.
  • Ryan_Djedi_'s avatar
    Ryan_Djedi_
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    Thank you for your response. Nada says 10-12k. It is a regal extreme, which I believe to be an upgrade.
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Sep 24, 2013
    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
  • MNRon's avatar
    MNRon
    Explorer
    Sep 24, 2013
    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.

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