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Healthtchr's avatar
Healthtchr
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Aug 06, 2013

1997 Sunridge Coleman question

Hi all! We have a 1997 Coleman Sunridge camper and need to sell..it hasn't been used in a while and has unfortunate damage to the front storage box; the panel came loose and it's a mess. Also daughter hit the front box with the lawn mower adding to our woes. Interior is in decent/ok shape. Have been told that the box can't be replaced but want to shore it up best as possible for potential buyer. Really don't want alot of money for it. Any ideas on possible fixes to get this on the market? I'd appreciate any comments! Hopefully this picture will come through; it's the worst of the issues that I know of...for now!
thanks! Healthtchr
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  • popupcamping's avatar
    popupcamping
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    without a pic hard to know but I personally wouldn't do anything to it. Just sell it as is. Like you said you do not want a lot for it and wont get much for it.
    Any time and money you put into it you will not get back.

    I would just advertise it and ask for best offer and say goodbye
  • BigBaron's avatar
    BigBaron
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    Sell it as-is. NO matter what you do, it won't improve the amount of money you'll get for it.

    I hate Flikr...
  • rrupert's avatar
    rrupert
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    BigBaron wrote:
    Sell it as-is. NO matter what you do, it won't improve the amount of money you'll get for it.


    I agree. Suck it up and take the loss. Sell it to someone that chooses to repair it and think they are getting it for a bargain price.
  • bondebond's avatar
    bondebond
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    Some things, yes, repair. Some things, just let it go.

    Unless you are wanting to restore the camper as a whole, I would sell it as is for the points made above. IMO it would be better to let the next owner fix it the way they want than to have to undo a temp fix that might be hiding the true extent of the work.

    In looking at the pictures, that's definitely a real repair job.


    photo (1) by jandrewsebiz, on Flickr


    photo (2) by jandrewsebiz, on Flickr


    photo by jandrewsebiz, on Flickr
  • rrupert's avatar
    rrupert
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    After looking at the photos, the damage is mostly superficial and isn't compromising the integrity of the trailer other than allowing water to enter. A good handyman could fix it. The front shroud would be the most difficult part to fix. Maybe a lucky person could find one on a salvaged Coleman somewhere.
  • Healthtchr's avatar
    Healthtchr
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    Thanks for the reply; had a guy come over who does RV maitenance at a campground that I gave a summer job at; he said it would be 1500.00 to fix that front and that the cables underneath are frayed. Told me I shouldn't get in it with the roof up unless the roof is supported due to this? Offered me 200.00 for it for the parts...
  • rrupert's avatar
    rrupert
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    The cables can be replaced without great difficulty and maybe they aren't as bad he says. He is hoping to get a real bargain for a fixer-upper and sell for a sweet price. The $1500 is about what the trailer is going for on the market if it was in good condition.
  • Healthtchr's avatar
    Healthtchr
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2013
    I am going to be getting a second opinion on it..he says he is going to take some parts out of it and then junk the rest...hmm..
  • drae0814's avatar
    drae0814
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    Wash it and let it go the parts cost more then the Pup is worth a fact of life

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