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Re: Mileage on used class A
Thank you all for the replies. I tried to compare this to my recent boat purchase. 9 years old with 500 hours on the motor. Concerned me a little (that is low hours) but the owner had great maintenance records and after 6 months and almost 70 hours, all is good. Tires are something I didn't factor in as I would replace 5 year old tires immediately, that was a good point. I will start my search. I live close to the large lazy days in Tampa, they have quite a few used on the lot and IMO are a reputable dealer and took care of us on our 2nd travel trailer purchase. I am not sure what type of prep they do for used MH, but I guess that can all be negotiated. Thanks (I mostly look forward to getting rid of my f350, great truck and had a trouble free 173k miles, but with my average of 500 miles per week for work, a nice, small, fuel efficient Hyundai is in my future!)505Views0likes0CommentsMileage on used class A
Hi all, We are currently in the market and just starting looking at class A's. We have had multiple trailers though out the years, and I am ready to get rid of my F350 daily driver and gain some more comfort for the family while driving longer distances. Anyway, I have been looking at 2-3 year old gas models with only 10k miles on them. Now, when all my cars have over 150k on them with no issues, this seems extremely low. Is there something I am missing? Is this just a case of moderate use, recreational.. Is there something more I need to look into or worry about? I am comfortable with something about 5 years old, any older seem to be "lived in" too much for me. I would think that 10k is 10k no matter what the engine is doing. Same is true for all the components, compressors, hoses, belts, etc. Thanks3.5KViews0likes23CommentsRe: Aluminum vs Fiberglass
One of the biggest differences I noticed was that the siding is a less rigid unit. For example, when lowering my stabilizer jacks, I have to be very cautious as to how tight I make them. I hear all types of noises and cracking as the unit easily twists and you can place your unit / doors out of square quickly. I never had this issue with my previous fiberglass TT.601Views0likes0CommentsRe: Prime Time Avenger front leak warning
Ralph Cramden... you hit the nail on the head. I am in the residential home building business and we use dymonic sealants (trench) to seal older window frames (aluminum frames). It was easiest to describe it as silicone. Anyway, I don't plan on keeping this TT more than a year or two, we made a poor choice on our 3rd TT and we just have to live with it until then. It is well covered from a large RV pole barn that I built (18w x 40L), I am not worried about the sealant failing. If it seams to need some maintenance, that is easy enough to do. I use this dymonic on everything around my property, I am confident in its performance. Thanks all for your thoughts.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsPrime Time Avenger front leak warning
This is an informative warning to anyone who has this specific brand and line TT. We purchased ours new 6 months ago and during our first trip driving in the rain I noticed water in the front storage and the master bed / mattress was soaked. As I knew this would be a big issue and did not trust any dealer to try and fix under warranty, I decided to remove the entire front wall interior of the master bedroom myself. I don't have time or patience to complain to the manufacturer, going back and forth in emails, calls, etc. I am just not that type of guy. Maybe 20 years from now I might, but as I have the know how to fix myself, I wanted to know what the problem is. Everything was soaked. Insulation, framing, etc. So, after having a friend spray down the front with a hose ( using the fan pattern to mimic the spray you would get from driving) all 3 seams from the corrugated sided instantly leaked, and leaked bad. From the outside I installed a foam backer rod through the seem and stuffed it in with a plastic scraper. I then installed a second backer rod just because. Finally, I chose to seal with a high quality 100% silicon caulking. Then I proceeded in sealing the entire end channel from top to bottom. Once the caulking set, I tested again for a long time and even used the stream function on my hose spayed, nothing leaked. So, if you have this specific TT, I would ensure yours is water tight, or at least pay attention when you drive in rain, if you smell mold as time goes on, this is your problem. I believe mine was built missing some type of gasket in the seams as these TTs with a corrugated fronts have been around for years. Next TT will have a fiberglass cap for sure.4.4KViews0likes7CommentsRe: 30-32' TT - Are they too long, difficult to park, etc?
As a few have said, you just have to take your time and make sure you tell the campground your total length (not the box length). Our 38' TT (total length) is not easy to get into narrow sites with narrow roads, even though they say it is a 40' site, it is still challenging. I have a 350, crew cab, 8' bed which makes it a touch more challenging than yours. I have had to ask a few people to move their cars as I just could not make it out or in. Our previous TT was 32' total length and it was much easier to get in and out and we never had a problem getting a site. I will now always pay extra for a pull through if possible.544Views0likes0CommentsRe: Corrugated metal siding leaks
They are leaking on the horizontal joints, although it seams they couldn't leak due to the design, but they do. It almost seems like they forgot a gasket when installing them. The leaks are not in the corners where I actual expected them. I watched the water come in while my son was spraying the front.446Views0likes0CommentsCorrugated metal siding leaks
We recently purchased a new, 2017, corrugated siding trailer about 7 months ago ( two previous trailers were fiberglass, so this is new to me) On our 2nd time out it rained when driving and I noticed some water in the front storage compartment. I did not have time to research it too much at the time, so I let it go. We then went on a 3rd trip and it rained again and this time the entire mattress and wall was wet. So, since I have the know-how and I do not care to bring this to any dealer as my opinion of their work is not favorable, I started to remove the front wall from the inside. Removing the upper storage cabinets (over the bed) then removing the cardboard wall material getting to the studs. There was mold and tons of water and the insulation was soaked. So, I removed everything and now I am looking at the studs and the cheap corrugated metal. Next, I sprayed water on the front. Using the fan spray choice ( not a direct stream of water) and the joints in the siding leaked in 5 seconds! No joke. We all know how much water is sprayed up on your trailer when it rains, and this thing leaked in 5 seconds. Anyone had this experience? I have an idea of how to seal it, but wondering if anyone out there has an opinion.3KViews0likes7Comments
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