> I would like to buy one that is much older because of the expense, how
> much do you think a 14-17.5 foot used camper should be? any suggestions
> what I should be watching out for when I go and take a look to see if
> it is the camper I like?? Also what do you prefer bathrooms in the
> camper or no bathroom, please let me know, thankyou.
An older one will be expensive too, because of all the repairs it will
need.
See
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/VintageTravelTrailerRestoration/
for pictures and descriptions of work people have done to make a
cheaply-bought old trailer into a useful RV.
I bought a 1988 model exactly two years ago. When I bought it, it was
almost 100% functional. It needed tires and the water heater wouldn't
stay lit. Since then, besides the cost of stocking it with all the crap
I want while out living in it, I've bought loads of small $20 parts,
and some big ones -- and done lots of labor myself. I'm very handy,
very technical, and very physically able. If you don't mind me doing
some gender stereotyping, most women would neither be capable nor
willing to do most of the work I've done. I can't imagine how much it
would have cost to pay for the work.
It can only be worse for a model that's 15 years older. You're talking
about a 33 year old RV.
I didn't know they exist without bathrooms, but perhaps you'll want to
skip it just to save on costs and repairs. Just be sure to get sites
near the campground's bathrooms.
The RV should probably cost between 500 and 1500 dollars, depending on
condition and how much of it is new.
What will you be using to tow it?
Just as mentioned by others in your previous threads...It still does
not sound like a wise investment for a single mom on a short budget.
Rick Onanian - 02 Aug 2006 11:47 GMT
> I didn't know they exist without bathrooms, but perhaps you'll want to
> skip it just to save on costs and repairs. Just be sure to get sites
> near the campground's bathrooms.
One other idea: You might want to buy one with most of the appliances
not working, but with structure and running gear in safe condition, if
such can be found. In that condition, it will really just be a
replacement for a tent -- a place to sleep, and additionally, a place
to put your stuff.