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Hi, We're looking for our first RV and have come across a used truck/5th combo at a local dealer that is selling on consignment. The 5th is a 2008 Jayco 27.5rks that appears in very good shape inside...
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The Jayco is now about 6 years old. Another 6-10 years is not out of the question as long as you regularly take care of it, inside and out. The roof can be a weak spot and should be cleaned regularly and repaired quickly if you discover any holes in it or if the caulking needs repair. The suspension, brakes, bearings, and tires should also be checked and serviced when necessary. Interior items like the water heater, furnace, fridge, and water pump are other likely items that can pop up on you, but those things can go even on a fairly new RV.
My Cardinal is now 13 years old. I was considering selling it this summer. I looked hard for a good used 5th wheel between 2008 & 2012. I honestly didn't find anything within driving distance from home that I thought was a better camper for the money than the one we already had. I know the condition of everything in it and regularly wash it and take care of any issues ASAP. We'll pull it down to Florida again this winter. So you can see that if you take care of your unit it will last a long time.
Personally I'm a little iffy about the F150. I'm not sure that it's large enough for the towing package. If you're only using it to pull your camper locally and it's a great deal then maybe it's worth it, but it's not a long-distance towing machine. Regardless of what the seller says I'd try to get a better handle on what the pin weight capabilities of the F150 are. It just doesn't sound like a good fit to me.
My Cardinal is now 13 years old. I was considering selling it this summer. I looked hard for a good used 5th wheel between 2008 & 2012. I honestly didn't find anything within driving distance from home that I thought was a better camper for the money than the one we already had. I know the condition of everything in it and regularly wash it and take care of any issues ASAP. We'll pull it down to Florida again this winter. So you can see that if you take care of your unit it will last a long time.
Personally I'm a little iffy about the F150. I'm not sure that it's large enough for the towing package. If you're only using it to pull your camper locally and it's a great deal then maybe it's worth it, but it's not a long-distance towing machine. Regardless of what the seller says I'd try to get a better handle on what the pin weight capabilities of the F150 are. It just doesn't sound like a good fit to me.
