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Re: Re: OT Buying a used camper, any advice?
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Posted by Stick on May 11, 2004 at 15:19:13 from (142.16.22.18):
In Reply to: Re: OT Buying a used camper, any advice? posted by Roy B on May 11, 2004 at 13:40:15:
Open up every compartment and bench and such and check really closely for evidence of prior leaks and mice. The wood rots and is a bear to replace. Check the holding tanks and plumbing for cracks. water tubing you can expect to replace if it hasn't already been done. A lot of older campers had no water demand pump, but had hand pump toilet and galley pumps that you can't buy parts for anymore. Check them out too. Sewer dump valves often leak and aren't the same as the new ones, but all of these can be replaced with a little work. Window operators (cranks) are always screwed up too, but they're readily available and cheap. Pretty much, if the fridge works and the roof and floor aren't too rotten, it's worth fixing. I picked up a 75 Flyte a couple years ago, and did a PILE of work on it. Good as new now. Final word of wisdom. Older campers are HEAVY compared to new ones. Make sure your intended tow vehicle is up to the task.
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