Mar-24-2018 08:01 PM
Mar-25-2018 07:40 PM
Mar-25-2018 06:37 PM
SoundGuy wrote:
Not to be critical Mike but it seems to me you're looking just at the short term as in the long run there's just no way a popup won't be far more cost effective than any travel trailer.
Mike Up wrote:
Well the Travel Trailer is paid for. To get a Pop Up, I would have a payment or have to put out about $4K to $5K out of pocket.
The Travel Trailer will be cheaper at least for 6 years when payments are considered. And is much cheaper when out of pocket is considered.
Mar-25-2018 06:23 PM
DiskDoctr wrote:Mike Up wrote:
Replace the canvas if it's economical, and sell it.
Or sell it like it is and have the buyer do the replacements.
That's my current dilemma 😉
Mar-25-2018 06:07 PM
Mike Up wrote:
Replace the canvas if it's economical, and sell it.
Or sell it like it is and have the buyer do the replacements.
Mar-25-2018 05:36 PM
SoundGuy wrote:
Not to be critical Mike but it seems to me you're looking just at the short term as in the long run there's just no way a popup won't be far more cost effective than any travel trailer.
Mar-25-2018 03:08 PM
Mar-25-2018 01:54 PM
SoundGuy wrote:Mike Up wrote:
The Rockwood Freedom 2280 with shower, toilet, Air Conditioner is $11,400 which is way overpriced. I was expecting no more than $9,800 for all of it.
the catch being you just need to be able to put up with all the vagaries of a trailer with tenting. 😉
Mar-25-2018 01:51 PM
Mike Up wrote:
The Rockwood Freedom 2280 with shower, toilet, Air Conditioner is $11,400 which is way overpriced. I was expecting no more than $9,800 for all of it.
Mar-25-2018 01:40 PM
DiskDoctr wrote:
Wow, this is such good timing for prices on popups.
We have one that has some canvas issues. I was considering redoing it and counters and such all "new" while at it, but figured without A/C it wouldn't be worth it.
Maybe I'll reconsider...
Related question: Are there folks interested in good popups that need new canvas for a reasonable price?
NOT a selling thread, rather a "Can I still get decent $$ from a camper that needs canvas, or must I get the canvas and do the work prior to selling?"
Mar-25-2018 01:21 PM
jerem0621 wrote:
Mike, you sound like a good candidate to go back to tent camping. That’s what I am doing. I have two high schoolers now and have no time to maintain an RV. A tent can sit in the closet till time to camp. LOL. The REI Kingdom 8 tent looks great!
Pups are expensive for sure...we wanted a new one one but you don’t have to buy the premier package. You can get a basic pup around 8-10k new that will not have all of the fancy amenities but is still pretty nice.
Just an allegory, You are comparing a mid level trim Mercedes compact to a Low trim Level Ford full size car and wondering why the prices are similar...that’s not really a fair comparison.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
Mar-25-2018 01:16 PM
Mar-25-2018 12:39 PM
Lantley wrote:drsteve wrote:SoundGuy wrote:
I can't say for anyone else but I'm also not anywhere near as good at applying lap sealant as is a dealer tech who does this every day for a living.
An experienced RV tech can no doubt do many things better that the average guy... but let's be real. How much talent does it actually take to lay down a bead of Dicor?
It's not about talent. It's about the ability to climb up the ladder and walk across the roof. Not everyone can do it.
So they must pay a professional. Yes it should be done at least annually if not semi annually.
If you can't do it yourself, you pay.
I don't change my own oil in any of my cars but it's my choice. I am capable but I don't want to do it. Many take the dsame approach to caulking an RV roof
Mar-25-2018 12:31 PM
Mar-25-2018 12:28 PM
rbpru wrote:
I am curious why you re-caulk your TT every year. I have never had to do more than check ours in the spring and add a dab once in a while.
Take care
Mar-25-2018 12:25 PM
SoundGuy wrote:
I can't say for anyone else but I'm also not anywhere near as good at applying lap sealant as is a dealer tech who does this every day for a living.
drsteve wrote:
An experienced RV tech can no doubt do many things better that the average guy... but let's be real. How much talent does it actually take to lay down a bead of Dicor?
Lantley wrote:
It's not about talent. It's about the ability to climb up the ladder and walk across the roof. Not everyone can do it.
So they must pay a professional. Yes it should be done at least annually if not semi annually.
If you can't do it yourself, you pay.
I don't change my own oil in any of my cars but it's my choice. I am capable but I don't want to do it. Many take the same approach to caulking an RV roof