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joebedford
Nomad II
Oct 15, 2022

Can 'O Worms: how long can I expect my 5er to last?

My first 5er was a 2003 and I traded it for our current 2011 in 2011. The 2003 I didn't feel it was safe to haul down the road because the walls weren't square to the frame any more. The ramp on the T...
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JRscooby
Explorer II
Oct 15, 2022
Think life of a trailer depends a lot on philosophy of the owner.
All my working life I have lived with the idea "Trucks don't wear out, truck parts wear out" The only time replaced was when improved technology hit the used market. Cars and pickups, by 20 YO must decide about rust repair.
What wears out on the trailer? From what I read the manufactures will not build anything with a roof that you don't need to richard around with, so might as well take care of my '97.

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