Travel Trailer Value-Advice Please!!

[Tinab59]

Hello! We came across a 2003 Wonderer 28ft travel trailer for sale. It needs work, there is no sofa, dining table/chairs, and some interior work to be done, leaks have been repaired. it does have working, appliances and a/c.
The price is $3600. This is a private seller. is this a good value?

 

[MapNerd]

Unless you’re pretty handy and have lots of energy or have lots of money, or have lots of family and friends you can get help from, I’d advise you to steer clear. if there was a leak and water damage was repaired, that’s not always enough. Mold and moisture is probably the number one thing that sends RVs to the scrap heap.
This one seems like the cabinets are the only thing that don’t need to be replaced, maybe the floor as well but since there was prior water damage, I’d want to check underneath that pretty vinyl and see what the subfloor looks like. Keep in mind moisture and mold is not just a structural issue, but a health issue as well.

at the very least, you should have it inspected by an RVIA certified inspector prior to making any decisions. They’ll be able to point out many of the issues you can’t see and will give you a full report, similar to a home inspection. That will give you more information about what to expect and help with negotiation if you decide to move forward with it.

 

[sooz]

Years ago my husband rebuilt the interior of a 1977 Winnebago. He gutted it down to the bare exterior walls. He was learning as he went, but was costly and did take up a lot of his time and energy. We did this together, and although we have lots of memories, some good and some very bad we would NEVER do this again! It is a lot to take on even if you know what you are doing.