Wander the West: Used Four Wheel Camper Alert Thread - Wander the West

http://salem.craigsl...1906690633.html

Finally heard back from this guy. He's an older gentleman, doesn't get out enough any more. Owned it for 7 years, bought it from his friend who owned it for 10 years who bought it from the original owner who didn't have it long at all.

He said it's a 1992 or 1993 model. He said the fridge worked sometimes on propane, sometimes not. Complained about "cobwebs the lines", hehe. Stove works, furnace. "Canvas" is sound, no tears in the upholstery. I've read the buying guide here, anything else I should ask about and investigate in particular? I do own a camper now so I'm aware of where to hunt for things. If upper fabric in the pop-up is bad, what's the replacement cost?

I wasn't really planning to buy one so soon, but heck $1000 can't be beat, right? Tell me why I shouldn't buy this camper. I have a year 2000 Chevy 2500 and the fit guide makes it look like it will fit.

natjwest, on 30 August 2010 - 08:54 PM, said:

What model is it? Did he check the manufacturer date on the back of the camper? If it is older than he thinks it is ,say 1988 it will be too wide for your truck.

It looks like a 1992 or a 1993.

It looks like an 8' long camper.

The camper might (or might not) have small 2" aluminum filler wings on the back of the camper that would need to be trimmed off for the camper to beter fit a 2000 Chevy 2500, but it is not that hard to do.

But besides that it should be OK (in theory).

The price looks good too !





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Yes, blowtorch, the owner said 1992 or 1993, as Stan confirmed. I have no reason to doubt it since the owner recounted a very clear previous ownership picture to me.

Stan, by "trimmed off" do you mean like with an angle grinder or a sawzall or... ? Trying to think of tools to bring with me. Or could it fit on my truck for the straight-line ride home to deal with later? And what's the cost/process for replacing the fabric upper?

Oh the trials of craigslist. It sold today right from under my nose while I waited for a return call from the seller.

I have a 1985 Fleet Four Wheel Camper for sale in Wisconsin. It is in very good shape. The original fabric is intact but has some mold issues. However, I have brand new side-wall vinyl that needs to be installed. Asking $2000.

Specs:
3 way refrigerator, with 110V system, Furnace, Two burner stove, 10 gal water system with electric water pump, 110 volt system with two double outlets, Auxiliary battery system, Additional roof vent, Torque windows, Vinyl flooring, Front slider window, Queen bed pull out with pads, Corner camper jacks (mechanical), Luggage – Boat combo rack, porta potti

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