Frustrating !!!

[kellem]

2 years ago the wife and I bought a new trailer suited for empty nesters and rather than trading in our previous trailer, we sold it to our niece and her husband.

This was going to be their 1st trailer and they and their 2 children were very excited to receive it as this trailer was meticulously taken care of. They own a large parcel of mountain property and intended to park it there and use it frequently.

I towed it to their house and patiently went over entire trailer and EMPHASIZED that the MOST CRITICAL part of maintenance was to clean, inspect and maintain the roof.
They failed to adhere and recently indicated that the floor is spongy in several spots.

I asked if they remembered the conversation I had with them and they said yes but didn't have a ladder handy....rant over.

[rexlion]

Yep, once it is out of your hands, it's best to forget about it and let the new owners do what they will. Because they will do whatever they have a mind to do and nothing you say or do will change them.

I frequently contemplate buying a steel cargo trailer with no roof vent and no rear door, and building it out as a TT. I could have a vent on the rear wall and a mini split A/C. Order the trailer with some steel attachment points welded to the roof, and mount solar panels up there without having to puncture the roof.

[pianotuna]

valhalla360 wrote:
And on another thread, I was berated for suggesting the elimination of roof penetrations is a great thing.

That happens often here, so you are in good company.

[valhalla360]

And on another thread, I was berated for suggesting the elimination of roof penetrations is a great thing.

[Lwiddis]

Warnings on RV maintenance are not heeded at least 50% of the time. You tried!

[JRscooby]

I have heard rants about RV roofs, and the maintain they require and all I can say is "Why in sam hill do we keep buying toys that expected to use outside with a roof that won't shed water.