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The nice thing about old trailers

SprinklerMan
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I just got back form a short weekend trip in Pa . We had a great time . The couple next to us had a couple of older teenagers . But what he had that was interesting was a 1988 30 ft wildwood trailer , yes it was 26 years old . Not the best looking thing but not too hateful . I asked him why he hasnt moved up , He said " why ? its paid for " He told me to look around at all the bright new shiny trailers around , we are all at the same place , having the same good time , my AC works and my beer is cold , my bed is comfortable , I dont care about sctatches , dings or dents , if something breaks and it will ,I fix it , I know this trailer front to back . He bought it used for $ 2000 dollars 20 years ago . Spent over 100 weekends in it . His kids grew up in camping in that trailer . He showed me the inside , you could see the fun they had , the kids bunk area had stickers on the walls , there were scratches on the cabinets , the original refrigerator was replaced with an apartment size regular electric fridge . After I walked back out I then understood what he really was showing me , Its not about the shine , or the graphics , or the slideouts , or the flat screens , its about the fun , the family and the friends . I told the wife , " thats what I hope our trailer looks like in 15 more years"
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Starchmill
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What a beautiful post. Thanks for sharing this. It made my day!
2013 Lance 1050S
2004 Chevy 3500 DRW Duramax
2 Camping Pomeranians... 😛

fireman41
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Trailers now a days won't be around in 20(+) yrs. unless they have been parked on a permanent site.

And it's not just trailers....cars, trucks etc.


I hope with some maintenance My Jayco will be around in 20 years

Redleg171
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Trailers now a days won't be around in 20(+) yrs. unless they have been parked on a permanent site.

And it's not just trailers....cars, trucks etc.


I disagree about trucks. I have a 2004 F-150. Prior to this truck I owned a 1994 F-150. I took the same care of both of them. I had both for 10 years. At 10 years, the 1994 had went through a few starters, the oil pump had went out, the transmission was going out on it when I traded it in, the dash was falling apart on it, the seats were worn out, a spring had broken on one of the rear leaf springs, I had to constantly replace bushings on the front suspension.

I've put more miles on my current truck, and it's at the same age as when I traded in my previous truck, except this one isn't falling apart and still looks brand new.
1995 F-250 XLT, 7.5L V8, Super Cab, long bed
2004 F-150 FX4, 5.4L V8, Super Cab, short bed
2006 Salem LE 27BH

westend
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Yup, even though I don't have any azdel, I still like my old rig. Judging by what it looked like when I got it at 41 yrs. old, I don't see any reason it won't be used when it's 82 (as long as someone keeps it maintained).
'03 F-250 4x4 CC
'71 Starcraft Wanderstar -- The Cowboy/Hilton

Old-Biscuit
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Trailers now a days won't be around in 20(+) yrs. unless they have been parked on a permanent site.

And it's not just trailers....cars, trucks etc.
Is it time for your medication or mine?


2007 DODGE 3500 QC SRW 5.9L CTD In-Bed 'quiet gen'
2007 HitchHiker II 32.5 UKTG 2000W Xantex Inverter
US NAVY------USS Decatur DDG31

Caveman_Charlie
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I agree. (except for the replacement fridge part. I love my gas electric fridge for times when I'm off grid camping) I love my 1993 TT. I've only had if for 3 years but, I paid cash for it. Too many people buy something and then never use it because they can't afford to. Buy what you can afford and then get use out of it. And, If you take care of thing you can get a long life out of them. I hope to keep mine for many more years.
1993 Cobra Sunrise, 20 foot Travel Trailer.