Used TT Recommendations

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

If you have kids, you are going to appreciate the bunkhouse setup. Having a dedicated bed for the kids to climb in without having to covert a couch or dinette is priceless.

Our current Jayco has double over double bunks in the back. They are more than large enough for 2 kids or even an adult to sleep in comfortably.

My kids usually share one of the bunks, leaving a spare bed for me at the back of thr trailer for when my wife's snoring gets too much to handle.

Yeah, at this point our almost 4yr still needs a midday nap, so be nice for rest of camper to be accessible while he's napping. We are foster parents so we can go from zero to potentially 3 kids overnight.
We also decided that we need a slide out. As much as I would love the simplicity of not having one, I am no small guy so the extra room is nice.

Yeah I'm the snorer so I'll prob be using that bottom bunk alot

 

[jgillott]

Yeah, at this point our almost 4yr still needs a midday nap, so be nice for rest of camper to be accessible while he's napping. We are foster parents so we can go from zero to potentially 3 kids overnight.
We also decided that we need a slide out. As much as I would love the simplicity of not having one, I am no small guy so the extra room is nice.

Yeah I'm the snorer so I'll prob be using that bottom bunk alot

The same thing applies during the day when you have to be inside waiting out a rainstorm. The kids go in that bunk area to get on their tablets or read, etc. It becomes their space, just like hanging out in their room.

My kids are 14 and 4. Both enjoy that bunk area.

 

[mwilson]

This model is what my son just bought..

https://www.keystonerv.com/media/1042325/2006.cougar.brochure.pdf.pdf

Here is a used one for reference, one really nice feature is the storage at the very rear of the trailer.

https://www.campersinn.com/product/used-2006-keystone-rv-cougar-301bhs-594620-29

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Love the floor plan on that one. There are two within a days drive of me for sale, both less than $9K. Too bad it's a little long, almost '35

I measured my storage space to be certain. Good width and height wise (12'+ on both) but maxed out at 30' lengthwise if I want it to be out of weather.

 

[jgillott]

Asking price is too high on this one, but it is a nice size and layout.

https://www.jaycoclassifieds.com/2014-jayco-jay-flight-swift-slx-165rb-452

 

[AHutson]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/better-rv-brands.219419/?p=2117926#post2117926

Older thread, not sure if you saw it or not. I read through it before we bought our Excel 5th wheel. It's been a great trailer so far. Lots of good info in that thread.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/better-rv-brands.219419/?p=2117926#post2117926

Older thread, not sure if you saw it or not. I read through it before we bought our Excel 5th wheel. It's been a great trailer so far. Lots of good info in that thread.

Thanks! I am reading it off and on.

On RVUSA.com when it lists length is that total length including tongue? For example looking up 2011 Jayco Jay Flight 25BHS it says 28.92 ft. (One local for $10K)

 

[AHutson]

Yes, that would be the total length. The model number (25BHS on this one) indicates the inside length.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Looked at that 04 Forest River Rockwood 2601 this weekend. Looks good and reasonable shape. Few dings and dents, couldnt find any water damage. May go back later and really crawl around under it and get dirty.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Exactly how bad is a salvage title? I've been passing most of those over, but there is a nice 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 28BHXL for sale near me. Supposedly reason for salvage was a leak in slide out, all leaks repaired and has one small soft spot under the bunks. This owner is second after it was repaired. Checks all our boxes, has 15" wheels/tires, smidge long right @ 30ft but right price. Setting up an appointment to check it out this evening.

 

[jgillott]

Something is very wrong with that story.

 

[brucejohnson]

Exactly how bad is a salvage title? I've been passing most of those over, but there is a nice 2011 Salem Cruise Lite 28BHXL for sale near me. Supposedly reason for salvage was a leak in slide out, all leaks repaired and has one small soft spot under the bunks. This owner is second after it was repaired. Checks all our boxes, has 15" wheels/tires, smidge long right @ 30ft but right price. Setting up an appointment to check it out this evening.

From a personal perspective and experience I would think twice about anything that has a "soft spot". A leak that was repaired properly should have included the soft spot. That is an indication of deteriorated or rotted material. That small soft spot may increase in size in a very short period of time, even though the initial cause had been repaired. Repairs north of $1,900.00 in 1995 on a used 1992 Nomad we purchased cost us two months of non-use (insurance covered all $$$$ but deductible - which the covered repair is now listed as an exclusion in all their policies).

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Something is very wrong with that story.

From a personal perspective and experience I would think twice about anything that has a "soft spot". A leak that was repaired properly should have included the soft spot. That is an indication of deteriorated or rotted material. That small soft spot may increase in size in a very short period of time, even though the initial cause had been repaired. Repairs north of $1,900.00 in 1995 on a used 1992 Nomad we purchased cost us two months of non-use (insurance covered all $$$$ but deductible - which the covered repair is now listed as an exclusion in all their policies).

Yeah I would think soft spot should be repaired after leaks were fixed. I'm going to check it out in person just to see, maybe get more of story. It's close so only out a few dollars in diesel fuel.

 

[Tuesdak]

Yeah I would think soft spot should be repaired after leaks were fixed. I'm going to check it out in person just to see, maybe get more of story. It's close so only out a few dollars in diesel fuel.

Are you looking for a "PROJECT" with a "Good Story" or an RV you can use over the next couple years? "Project" and "Budget" don't mix, period. Buyers market at this time from people who don't want to store them over the winter. No reason to buy trouble of replacing floors and HOPE the original leak can actually be fixed. Maybe it's a design problem letting the water in that isn't fixable. Maybe it was damaged badly, not completely repaired, and still rotting away from a fixed leak.

Water will delaminate walls and destroy the structure of an RV. Then you have a moldy mess. Mold can kill you. Some pictures of what to RUN AWAY from even if it's FREE:

http://www.doityourselfrv.com/rv-sidewall-delamination/#

If you do want a "Project" I would suggest you consider a Tin Can : an RV worthy of the cost and effort of a rebuild. Many out here where the plastic roof vents rotted off and rain ruined the floor. "Project Budget", well, look at what the restored ones are selling for.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Good points sir, especially about the mold.
I've seen so many for sale where you can already see delamination in the photos.

This 2011 I am looking at is actually aluminum.

 

[Wiredawg]

Soft spots are a bad thing.

 

[jgillott]

Good points sir, especially about the mold.
I've seen so many for sale where you can already see delamination in the photos.

This 2011 I am looking at is actually aluminum.

He was referring to an Airstream or Avion that hold great value in a restored state. These square old box (SOB for short) RV's are all but worthless when damaged and truly not cost effective to repair when they reach that point.

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

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Ouch!

He was referring to an Airstream or Avion that hold great value in a restored state. These square old box (SOB for short) RV's are all but worthless when damaged and truly not cost effective to repair when they reach that point.

Gotcha

 

[CAROLINA CUMMINS]

Well, initial look-see went well. Does have soft spot right along edge between bunks and stove. It rained pretty hard this morning and I inspected every nook and cranny best as I could without owning it. Even pulled a couple panels off near floor, no water visible. Would eventually need some flooring replaced.
I'm researching how hard it is to replace flooring. I like fixing my own stuff.
Have alot to think about...

 

[brucejohnson]

Well, initial look-see went well. Does have soft spot right along edge between bunks and stove. It rained pretty hard this morning and I inspected every nook and cranny best as I could without owning it. Even pulled a couple panels off near floor, no water visible. Would eventually need some flooring replaced.
I'm researching how hard it is to replace flooring. I like fixing my own stuff.
Have alot to think about...
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Assuming that is in an area that is under the slide-out you may be looking at removing the slide-out to get to the heart of the soft spot's origination. If you have lots-n-lots of patience and a covered area to perform the repair AND are up to a skill challenging event with the potential of spending more on repair parts and time than you save on this purchase, it's your decision. Me, I know what's needed and would be running to get back to the search for the affordable dream RV that can be immediately enjoyed. If you're comfy with saws, nails, hammers, glue, parts acquisition, and puzzle assembly, the carpentry work is not the issue...it's the time and available resources to get the job done in time to enjoy it.