Which travel trailer do you recommend

theoldwizard1 wrote:

colliehauler wrote:
While Dutchman gave you a lot of good info I disagree about trading every 3 years. Most people I know keep a camper around 10 years if not more.

To get a camper to last 10 years require EXCEPTIONAL care of the exterior ! Storing under a roof is best or at least a god cover/tarp. Even with these precautions, you will still need to wash and treat the roof with a UV protectant at least once a year. If stored with no protection, you should wash and treat it TWICE a year.

colliehauler wrote:
I would check out the fiberglass egg type campers as well. They are better built with the best resell value. Scamp, Castia, Oliver and several others.

I like eggshell campers but they are SO MUCH MORE EXPENSIVE !

My current seasonal RV is 12 years old and has never been covered or the roof treated. The only thing I have done is inspect the roof caulking to prevent water penetration. I do wash and wax once a year. I did have a leak that needs addressed this year in the slideout floor from the side of the slideout. The oldest camper at the seasonal site (not mine) was a 1984 Shasta that was replaced last year with a larger unit. People who owned the 84 Shasta sold it for 1200. To people going to use it for a hunting camper out in the woods. This camper never saw protection from the elements in it's life.

When I purchased a new RV the dealer specifically told me NOT to cover the roof with a tarp because it does not allow air to circulate and the build up of heat. Covers designed for RV'S allow air to circulate.

My 5th wheel (at home) is in like new condition and 15 year's old but has always been kept in a pole building when not used.