TC - New vs Extreme Makeover
A new member here. I have never owned a TC but ready to jump in. I have an F450 on order and am considering an EC 1200 or Mammoth. The question I have is new vs. used. A Mammoth for example is $65...
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I own 2 TC - both manufactured in 2001.
One is wood frame, the other aluminium skeleton.
Both had issue with frame cracking under the slide.
Now 1st with aluminum frame spend most of its life in 4-season state and with small roof damage had extensive dryrot damage.
2nd spend most of its life in AZ and looks like PO did reseal all the trim with butyl tape, as it was overflowing all around. As much as ugly it look- the wood camper has solid frame, besides the wings that seem to be replaced.
Both campers have cabinets still looking like new.
Carpet cleaned to new condition as well.
Frankly, I am DIY hobbyist my whole life and seeing how poorly design and build all TC are, I am tempted to buy old Avon and remodel it to my liking (did that with 1964 Airstream TT years ago).
The only thing that stops me is the Avons don't come with slide.
One is wood frame, the other aluminium skeleton.
Both had issue with frame cracking under the slide.
Now 1st with aluminum frame spend most of its life in 4-season state and with small roof damage had extensive dryrot damage.
2nd spend most of its life in AZ and looks like PO did reseal all the trim with butyl tape, as it was overflowing all around. As much as ugly it look- the wood camper has solid frame, besides the wings that seem to be replaced.
Both campers have cabinets still looking like new.
Carpet cleaned to new condition as well.
Frankly, I am DIY hobbyist my whole life and seeing how poorly design and build all TC are, I am tempted to buy old Avon and remodel it to my liking (did that with 1964 Airstream TT years ago).
The only thing that stops me is the Avons don't come with slide.
