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Post by tigersfan1984 on Nov 20, 2014 19:07:41 GMT -8
Wish I could put a picture here to show it.... Wondered if this was a good price ...I did go look at it and it is as advertised .... Like the retro look of it. detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/rvs/4739338711.html1985 Regalette 16 Foot Camper Trailer RV Clean - $3000 Around 2000 pounds ? Completely Sealed tight (St Clair Shores 48080) Clean Easy to Pull Camper Trailer Newly refreshed. New Toilet, New Fantastic Vent and three vent cover scoops. So roof vents can stay open during rain and hauling. Four Brand new Tires Ready to roll just add your gear and hit the road. Has three beds one is a small bunk. frig does not work but great for storeing dry goods. double sink, Great set up inside. Rear cargo storage Tote. Shower and mini bath tub, sink. Crank out windows great for when it rains keep them open. Please e-mail your phone number only if you have cash Decorations, NOT Included No title bill of sale only. |
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Post by RJ on Nov 20, 2014 19:19:50 GMT -8
No title, no sale for me sir. Sometimes it's just a matter of a misplaced title that you can retrieve with lost title paperwork submitted backed by a bill of sale but oftentimes (from what I've researched) it can be much more than that. If you knew the seller and they just couldn't "find" the title, that's one thing but from an unknown seller on CL, buyer beware. Completely sealed? That kind of slaps me in the face with a "I caulked everything that could leak".
I'm sure others will chime in but what are you after? If the answer is just a functional camper, you could probably get a pre-owned, perhaps even newer trailer, with a clean title for that money or a bit more. If you're after something truly vintage, again, for that money you could probably land something that is more collectible from the late 60s that may need a bit of work. Just my .02.
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Post by yas on Nov 20, 2014 19:25:48 GMT -8
No title ...
What's that mean in Michigan? You may need advice from your DMV - can you get registration/plates without a title?
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Post by vikx on Nov 20, 2014 20:15:38 GMT -8
A friend in Mich is currently having trouble titling his *new* trailer. NO TITLE = NO SALE.
This camper does look a bit retro. I think the price is way high for what it is:
1.Completely sealed tight: with what? roof coated? New putty? Silicone?
2. Fridge doesnt work: a replacement propane/electric unit starts at $1000.
3. No interior photos; is there evidence of water damage? Rippled paneling?
4. The new paint makes we think of a trailer that is being flipped with no real repairs, just cosmetics.
This is a PASS to me.
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Post by vintagebruce on Nov 20, 2014 21:14:22 GMT -8
No Title no go. I would be nervous about the comment e-mail telephone number only if you have cash. $3K is a lot of cash to show up with unless you have someone with you who is strapped.  This is a better deal...more collectible camper with a Title. Offer $2K. Have it delivered and you should still be under $3K southbend.craigslist.org/rvs/4743000317.html |
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Post by mobiltec on Nov 21, 2014 9:04:58 GMT -8
No Title no go. I would be nervous about the comment e-mail telephone number only if you have cash. $3K is a lot of cash to show up with unless you have someone with you who is strapped. This is a better deal...more collectible camper with a Title. Offer $2K. Have it delivered and you should still be under $3K southbend.craigslist.org/rvs/4743000317.htmlOh wow! I even like that trailer LOL... That's a buy even at the asking price. Barn Finds don't pop up every day ya know. Don't throw caution to the wind though. When you go to inspect it, make sure there are no signs of leakage and also make sure EVERYTHING works. Just want to keep the seller honest. If you find any problems at all, they can be used to bargain with. Nice find Bruce.... |
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Post by Teachndad on Dec 3, 2014 20:05:47 GMT -8
Hi,
I am in agreement with Bruce and Mobiltech. At that price it's really worth it. Before I bought my trailer, I was on Craigslist many hours a day for a few months. I saw a lot of trailers over priced but, some that appeared to be in good shape in the mid $2K range. There are a lot of double axle trailers out there in that price range - some not so good. This barn find, looks to be a good deal compared with the ads I came across. I was in the So Cal market, different from yours. So, maybe prices were different. Still, I would take that over the black beauty. Also, consider the black siding and go camping in the southwest...in the summer.
Also, if you got thumbs ups from Bruce and Mobiltech, then you got some really really good advice from very experienced "pickers".
I would imagine since we are entering the holidays, it will move slowly because people are busy now and don't have much time to look.
Run don't walk. Call the person on the barn find one and engage in conversation. Ask questions and see what you can find out about the trailer, initially. You might end up with some back story on the trailer that will help in the purchase. I prefer a history of the trailer. It's nice if you can find a trailer that had one person or family and told you how they took care of it. There is a thread on what to look for when going to look at a trailer on this forum.
This might be helpful. vintagetrailertalk.freeforums.net/thread/1443/list-items-when-trailer
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Post by John Palmer on Dec 3, 2014 20:12:20 GMT -8
Is that a fan over the table, or is this an AIRBOAT?
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