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New Member - First Camper

bryris
Explorer
Explorer
Hi

I bought a 2004 Keystone Cabana today for 3,500. I knocked down the price some 1,400 off asking because there is a little bit of water damage above the microwave and in the bathroom. Very minor, in my mind, but I do want to get it addressed.

The squawks found so far:

1. Two leaks Ive found. One above microwave and one above bathroom. If I reach my hand through into the insolation, it is wet. Been a very rainy last three days and I washed the roof today.

2. Right brake light cover is missing.

3. The front bed covering zipper is busted, so cannot zip closed. Probably a minor fix....have to study it harder.

4. The bathroom light cover is missing.

5. The dining room table wood is pretty rough. Pretty much going to have to build a new table or buy one.

The upsides are many, just not listed here.

We are in the midst of cleaning it all up thoroughly. Have a dehumidifier in there running which will stay in there all of the time, so that should help dry out any water in there.

Any help at all on the 5 issues would be great. But the number one squawk are the two roof leaks. Should I reseal the roof or get a pro out to assess how I should proceed? We got the trailer for a good price for what it is, so I am prepared to sink another couple grand in it if needed to get roof sound and fix the other minor issues.
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galexander
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Congrats on the camper. Welcome to the forum. Leaks can destroy a camper quickly. Get em repaired.
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crickeydog
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Welcome to the forum and congrats on yer new to you TT. As previously stated, get the roof in order and the leaks fixed most rikki-tick. I'd prefer to have any number of problems except a water leak. A water leak left unaddressed will totally ruin an RV most quickly.

Happy camping!!! See y'al down the road!!!:)
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pianotuna
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Hi,

Welcome to the forums.

Water leaks are serious business. Fix it asap.
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downtheroad
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Welcome to the Forum and congrats on the new camper...

Get after the leaks asap. Water intrusion is a real biggie when it comes to an RV. The other issues are minor and can wait..Leaks not so much.
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