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bubbadan


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I have found a 2002 5er by R-Vision Trail Lite. It is very clean and seem to have been used very little. It has been kept in covered storage when not being used.
I am thinking this maybe the one I can use until I decided that the full time life is for me.
I am wondering if this is too old and if anyone knows anything about the brand good or bad I would like to hear from y'all.

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Dan

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It's definitely not too old per se. You can see many 10 and even 20 year old rigs on the road all the time. Trailers are old when they have been used and abused a lot. Sitting in storage shouldn't affect them with the exception of the tires and maybe the slide seals. I'm sure they need to be changed. It would be wise to have a RV tech check it out first.

Can't comment on the brand, I've never heard of it.

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Heavens NO...That is not old...but like Fred said if it has not been abused. A trailer can last you as long as you take care of it. I kept my MH 7 years and it was as good as the day I bought it when I sold it. Well there was this one dent...but that is another story...

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By the time I make it fulltime.... I will be more concerned if I am too old, not my rig! smile

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Your only as old as you think you are...Keep those young thoughts and we'll see you soon.

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bubbadan


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Hey guys thanks for the reply's. I went this morning to get a good look at it and make an offer. When I got inside I notice the floor seem soft of course the sales man said it was a light weight and not to worry about that. (ok right) It also had a lot other issues that really concerned me. After a few minutes with the sales man I just decided to pass. I could not put my finger on it it just did not feel right after I took a good long look. I am still looking but am going to pull the trigger soon. I just don't want to get in a hurry and make a mistake.
Doncat; Just keep on Dreaming you will never get too old.

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Hey, Dan.

I sent you an e-mail regarding the 26 footer that we have.  It is for sale, and if it doesn't sell, it gets traded.

Terry

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Bubbadan,

It's always good to go with that "gut feeling". If there was something about the RV that did not feel right, it's best to pass on the deal.

Oh and about the soft floor... they're not supposed to be soft! If it is because of light weight, then you still don't want that RV for full-timing as it's not built sturdy enough to hold up to everyday use.

You'll find another one.

Good luck,

Jim

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Good thing you passed that up.. soft floors are a big red light... I would say there was some water getting in somewhere...trust you gut.. and keep looking you will find the one for you...patti

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Good going...don't leave a stone unturned!

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Dan,
You might keep your eye out for an older Sunnybrook.We had a 97 28 footer and it was a really well built 5th wheel. If it had been a bit bigger we would still have it.

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bubbadan


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Thanks to all for reply's. I will keep everyone posted on my progress.

Race Guy that good advice thanks.

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One thing I look for is if the previous owner kept a record of any preventive maintance or maintance he performed on a vehicle or RV. A couple of years ago I bought a 1990 SAAB 900 from someone who had kept accurate records and the only real problem I had with it was the fuel pump going up and I believe that had more to do with bad gas than a bad fuel pump.

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