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01-08-2020, 06:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Jacksonville OR
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Hi Everyone, need help with buying used trailer
I’m a newbie as far as travel trailers go and I’m hoping for assistance in finding the value of the one that I’m considering making an offer on.
Thank you for allowing me to join
Birdie
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01-08-2020, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: West Michigan
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What travel trailer are you looking at and is it new?
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2015 GMC Sierra
1967 Beautiful Wife
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01-08-2020, 07:07 PM
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Location: SW Ohio
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Welcome from SW Ohio .
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01-08-2020, 07:10 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
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Welcome to the forum. Lots of knowledgeable folks here to help you out with your questions. Good luck on your purchase. Later RJD
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Days camped 2020 49 days camped 2021-74 2022-40 days 2023 5 days
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01-08-2020, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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Welcome to the forum from South Jersey.
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01-08-2020, 07:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Jacksonville OR
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Thanks for responding, Locky
It’s a 2001 Wildwood .
I’ll post pics of the tag.
I can see the model # but I can’t find that number anywhere on line.
The guy wants 5k I just wonder if it’s worth it.
It’s in pretty rough diaries as far as I can tell; but I know nothing.
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01-08-2020, 07:17 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Jacksonville OR
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Thank you RJD
GEEMAN
& Duece
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01-08-2020, 07:23 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Jacksonville OR
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More pics of unidentied Wildwood
More pics. The floor (linoleum?) is coming up in the bedroom area.
Where that (vent?) is falling down
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01-08-2020, 07:30 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Goodyear, Arizona
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I wouldn't pay $5k for that. I sold my 2007 25' HTT for $8k just a couple of years ago and it was in nearly perfect shape.
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01-08-2020, 07:34 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2019
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Run its clear that unit was not taken care of nor maintained. Water will kill a camper from lack of maintanance. I agree with others one can be had for a little more money and in far better shape.
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01-08-2020, 07:45 PM
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Multi-Slacker
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SoCal
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Welcome from SoCal! Problem units are not the place to start your RV experience.
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Safe Travels
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01-08-2020, 08:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Mount Laurel, New Jersey
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The faster you can run from that, the better! Any TT you look at that looks like that, RUN!
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01-08-2020, 08:59 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: West Michigan
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Please DO NOT pay $5000 for that camper. Run away from that as fast as you can.
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01-08-2020, 10:10 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2017
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I would agree 5K is worth it IF you plan on gutting and doing your own floor plan. Other than that the trl appears to be very rough
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01-09-2020, 12:11 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Jacksonville OR
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I GREATLY appreciate every one of you for your feedback; more than I can possibly express.
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01-09-2020, 12:44 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: TEXAS
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If you are looking for a trailer, first start looking at rv dealers. You'll get an idea of what a trailer sells for and get an idea of what to look for. Then if there is a consignment dealer, take a walk through their lot. Don't buy yet.....
When you find one you like, look on rvtrader.com to get an idea of price and what's available in your area.
One thing you DO NOT want to do is buy a trailer with water damage. It's very expensive to repair and you might never get rid of the mold/mildew smell. Also, if you're buying a used one, you'll probably have to buy new tires, so factor that into your offer.
Good luck.
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01-09-2020, 07:20 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: West Michigan
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I just checked your areas Craigslist and really didn't see anything that I would recommend you buying in the $5000 and under price range. This time of year though you do not get the best selection to choose from. You might want to even check Craiglists ads from a few hours away from you. I can bet that trailer you showed pictures of is full of water damage and mold. I wouldn't take it even if it was for free.
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2015 GMC Sierra
1967 Beautiful Wife
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01-09-2020, 09:03 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Southwest Alabama
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Just to pile on. I wouldn't give him $500 for that thing.
Be patient and keep looking. You'll find something in pretty good shape and for less money before long.
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01-09-2020, 09:11 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2014
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It will cost that person money to have it hauled away. Keep looking.
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01-13-2020, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Saginaw MN
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Welcome from northern MN.
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