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Old 03-13-2018, 07:56 AM   #4
JRTJH
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Everybody here is "RV'ing in a used trailer" so we completely understand. Ours is a 2014 that we bought "new" in 2013. Currently it's 4 years old, so not much "newer" than the 2012 you're looking at. That said, ours has been "pampered" by inside storage (pole barn), frequent maintenance inspections and cleaning, careful roof maintenance and preventative care. We have a neighbor who bought a year after us, his trailer sits outside, he's never washed it, the roof has never been resealed, the original tires are still on it, stored without covers or care, he winterizes it by adding anti-freeze, but has had several fittings crack from inadequate winterization. He's replaced the toilet from freezing, the refrigerator hasn't been operated in the last 2 years, there was mold under the mattress and the trailer smelled "musty" last fall when he put a "blue poly tarp" over it for the winter.

There is a significant difference in the "overall condition" of our trailer and his. Just because his is a 2015 or 2016, much "newer" than ours, but I'll let you make your own decision about which would be in "better condition".

Do your own inspection, look for problems and you won't be surprised by unexpected issues after the sale. That may be one of the best buys in your area or it may be, like my neighbor's trailer, something to avoid..... Good luck with your search for "the right RV" .....
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