Would anyone buy this and if so, how would you go about fixing it up?

[SkyeWolf]

This is an old 5th wheel a local guy is selling through Craigslist for a thousand bucks and sadly, minus the repairs, it would be about all I can afford. https://sheboygan.craigslist.org/rvs/6061669079.html

 

[highdesertranger]

300 bucks and you are still taking a chance, but that's what I would offer. highdesertranger

 

[Every Road Leads Home]

Hmm, That's an answer with a lot of depends. 1st, unless I were parking it somewhere long term every time, at least a month, 35' trailer is a bear to tow and won't fit in every campground.

If none of the systems work and i'm guessing they don't as he's unwilling to provide a means to test them.....fridge, stove, heat, ac, plumbing, etc you're essentially buying a huge cargo trailer. In which case, i'd rather just buy a cargo trailer and build it out to suit my needs. It's also a large area to heat and/or cool, so that will cost considerably more than a smaller trailer and that's an on going cost that will never go away.

It also leaks and has leaked, which means this thing needs a TON of work and may even be at the point it's beyond repair. Personally, i think you can find a better one, even with your budget of $1000. I wouldn't even want to guess how much in repairs it's going to need. If you can save up a few thousand more, you can buy a pretty nice trailer with everything working and no leaks.

 

[OutdoorFT]

Whats your tow vehicle?

For $1000, Id go cargo trailer. You can build it as funds become available. Save the headaches of repairing a subpar structure

 

[Gary68]

nooo,but if i was in the market for big i would see whats up with this
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/rvs/6102872544.html

 

[OutdoorFT]

nooo,but if i was in the market for big i would see whats up with this
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/rvs/6102872544.html

I would like to know your secret to CL-fu

 

[SkyeWolf]

Okay, thanks for your honest answers. How would I go about finding a cargo trailer? Think I could find one already built?

 

[MrNoodly]

300 bucks and you are still taking a chance,  but that's what I would offer.  highdesertranger

The owner should pay $300 to have it hauled away.

 

[SoulRaven]

Did you check Craigslist in that same area? https://sheboygan.craigslist.org/search/sss?query=cargo trailer&sort=rel

 

[jonsun]

You're not going to get an enclosed trailer for $1k. Look at popups.

if you're good at and want to fix something up, and have a proper tow vehicle, I think a $500 offer wouldnt be bad. First (assuming it rolls and the brakes work) pressure wash it. then go through the roof and seal it. Then go onto the windows. That's at least a week or two there.

Then move onto fixing the broken doors and maybe even put some paint on it...or try buffing the rust stains. If there's mold on the inside prepare to tear ceiling out and replace.

 

[DuneElliot]

My neighbor had one in much better shape and winter ready he couldn't sell for $300 due to its age and needing some cleaning. It didn't leak or have water damage and was very much towable (needed new tires). I think you'd be better of waiting on something else. Look for auctions and estate sales.

 

[LoupGarou]

Wouldn't touch it!

I would pay $10 to watch it burn.

 

[ArtW]

They used to have special demolition derbies for travel trailers

 

[jimindenver]

Just looking at the area on craigslist there are a number of units in better shape for under $2000 which is likely cheaper than a grand for that one plus repairs.

 

[GotSmart]

That is a nightmare.  Tires, wallboard, brakes, roofing flooring.  That is already more than twice the asking price.  

You would need a place to park it and time and tools to work on it.

 

[DuneElliot]

What can you afford total? Not just the unit, but the repairs too. Maybe you can find something nice in your budget if it doesn't need much in the way of repairs. Actually I think there's one local to me for $1600 that looks to be old but in good shape.

And another one that looks really nice but $2200 (I know it's not local to you but you can do better). 
They are out there: https://wyoming.craigslist.org/rvs/6101506418.html

 

[DannyB1954]

Estimating projects is often inaccurate. What I mean is I think it will take a couple of weeks, and a couple of months later I am still struggling with it. You can often find trailers on the cheap because of this. Somebody tore out the inside, then got discouraged with how much more was necessary. The appliances like stove, refrigerator etc. is often reusable. To get started, you could just use it like a cargo trailer, (cot, camp stove, bucket toilet etc).
If buying one of these, the bargaining chips are in your favor. The asking price may be a lot higher than the selling price.
I would also go with something shorter. A lot of State and county campgrounds have length restrictions. They vary, but I think about 26' would be the longest I would go.

 

[Alcatraz]

You're not going to get an enclosed trailer for $1k. Look at popups.

if you're good at and want to fix something up, and have a proper tow vehicle, I think a $500 offer wouldnt be bad. First (assuming it rolls and the brakes work) pressure wash it. then go through the roof and seal it. Then go onto the windows. That's at least a week or two there.

Then move onto fixing the broken doors and maybe even put some paint on it...or try buffing the rust stains. If there's mold on the inside prepare to tear ceiling out and replace.

I would not buy or take it for free.


enclosed trailer for 1,000.00
https://sheboygan.craigslist.org/tro/6098719994.html

700.00  might be in better shape
https://sheboygan.craigslist.org/tro/6098719994.html

 

[Every Road Leads Home]

^You posted same link twice

 

[djkeev]

Nope! No way, No how would I ever touch a money pit like that! No matter how much money you invest to fix it, you've still got a crappy old trailer.

Dave