Possible camper purchase..

codyc1ark
codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
edited May 2013 in The Clubhouse
http://hickory.craigslist.org/rvs/3765515602.html

This would be my first camper, I'm about worn out on tents and here in WNC I have access to plenty of campgrounds. Any experienced campers have an opinion on this one? Insight or tips? Thought I'd give this a shot here....
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited May 2013
    That looks pretty nice and the price seems to be pretty good. I have a 30 ft camper and the wife and I love it. The biggest problem is the stereo system isn't quite what I'm used to!
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,590
    edited May 2013
    Just get a van down by the river :wink:.

    Looks nice, just gotta keep it clean, my grandparents had a camper that constantly had mice and whatnot getting into it and causing problems over the winter.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,279
    edited May 2013
    Looks good Cody, just make sure the appliances are in decent shape, the lil' frig and AC can cost ya to replace. Which is all good as long it is a piece at a time.

    To much fun good luck
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited May 2013
    that looks great. Looks clean....check the floors out by doors/windows around the edges. Ask if wheel barring's/brakes have been serviced..check to make sure all appliances work properly. Elec./gas..ask about accs/hoses..also have them show you how the awning works. As those can be trick. So YOU know. all the things you may want to know vs finding out later....ive owned a few.and have enjoyed them too----good luck....randy
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2013
    codyc1ark wrote: »
    http://hickory.craigslist.org/rvs/3765515602.html

    This would be my first camper, I'm about worn out on tents and here in WNC I have access to plenty of campgrounds. Any experienced campers have an opinion on this one? Insight or tips? Thought I'd give this a shot here....

    Seriously Cody?
    Your idea of "roughing it" is staying in a Motel that has no bar!:lol:

    Buy a Camel, ALOT cheaper!:cheesygrin:
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited May 2013
    I'm actually looking for a super small camper myself(14foot with the Yota 4x4) to travel this beautiful state deer hunting next fall.
    3 months worth the exploring maybe (6 months of bow season)?
    We have BIG bear, elk and deer roaming around, and wilderness galore!
    Counting the days to be honest!:cheesygrin:
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2013
    Well of course Mother's Day ran long, so hopefully Monday or Tuesday I can get down to put my eyes on it! Thanks for the advice, I have also been told that ill need a different hitch and stabilizer bars with it? Anybody have some input on that?
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  • jbooker82
    jbooker82 Posts: 1,627
    edited May 2013
    Load equalizer bars are nice. It keeps the nose of your toe rig down. Also make sure the fridge works on propane. That is the biggest headache with a camper. It might work all good and well on electricity but on propane it could be a different story.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited May 2013
    I am wondering also on the Load Distribution Hitch...are they specific for the trailer, or just the receiver size? I have started looking at trailers and will need a LDH. Dealer quoted about $500 for that, but I am a notorious interweb shopper and think I can probably get one for less. But I don't want to spend the $$$ and then find out it isn't appropriate for the trailer. Any info/experience on those would be appreciated.
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  • seeclear
    seeclear Posts: 1,242
    edited May 2013
    Like this---> http://www.harborfreight.com/10000-lb-capacity-weight-distributing-hitch-system-67649.html <--- for example. Would save me about $300.
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  • zane77
    zane77 Posts: 1,696
    edited May 2013
    This looks like it should work. There was one review from last year that said they are no longer making this. The other thing is check out if you can buy separate parts in case something gets lost or goes missing
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    Emotiva XPA-5 Emotiva XPA-2 Emotiva UPA-2
    Front RTi-A9 Wide RTi-A7 Center CSi-A6 Surround FXi-A6 Rear RTi-A3 Sub 2x PSW505
    Sony BDP-S790 Dishnetwork Hopper/Joey Logitech Harmony One Apple TV
    Two Channel
    Oppo 105D BAT VK-500 w/BatPack SDA SRS 2.3 Dreadnought Squeezebox Touch Apple TV
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