Fixer Upper question

[Miller Tyme]

While it may sound like a good deal, Birol, just remember anything that old is going to need some work.

Our first rig was a '74, and the roof looked the same way. After I cleaned it up, I found that it leaked around the vent. So, I got some RV roof sealer and applied it. However, I did have to re-apply every year. The roof on ours was bowed from carrying bikes on it with no rack, just strapped on.
 
The canvas on ours was repaired by the previous owner, so I didn't have to worry about that. Older rigs will have shrinkage of the canvas.
 
All in all, it's your call. Remember, half the fun of owning a pop-up(or any other vehicle/toy) is repair and upkeep. Good luck in your decision!:D

[brainpause]

I'm sort of leery of a few things here. First, if a trailer has a Class 3 hitch on the rear, you can bet it was used, and used for a purpose it wasn't designed for. That alone could point to some structural problems.
 
Bearing Buddies sound good on the surface, but they are designed for boat trailers that spend time in the water. I had mine changed back to normal bearings, and the packing should last for two years that way.
 
The pics of that canvas are also interesting. It looks as if the thread is near its end, where it will tear easily. You don't want that in a good wind during a wind/rainstorm.
 
He has had to reapply roof sealer yearly. Pay attention to that. Granted, you can do some roof work and make a unit better, but how much damage was done before it was noticed or fixed? Also, it appears to have been sitting in the weather with a questionable roof.
 
I'm not sure I'd pay $350 for this one myself. Sounds like a lot of work/maintenance. But like Miller Tyme said, it's up to you in the end.
 
Larry

[Acts 2:38 girl]

hmmm... Good question.  It depends on what happens when things slow down for you.  Does sound a little leary, but if anybody can make it work, its you!  

[Gone-Camping]

Well, the rubbery stuff on the roof may look bad, but I'll bet it's probably done a good job of keeping the roof sealed over the years. Yes, it could have some leaks at this point, and perhaps need some wood work, but I've completely redone a Starcraft roof before, they are a project, but not impossible to repair. As for the receiver hitch, I'd be willing to bet he damaged the roof with the bikes, then installed the receiver to mount the bikes back there as an after thought.

The brakes shouldn't be a big deal either, the backing plates are there, and so are the drums. You can probably take the drums off and have them turned somewhere, and pick up some replacement brakes with electro-magnets on them, I know northerntools.com sells them, I'll bet your local trailer supply or RV dealer in your area would have them too. I looked at the pictures, it seems serviceable. I bought a worse unit than that for $700 (USD) as my first camper. I did a lot of fixing on that one, but it worked well, and with the new ceiling and sealed roof, didn't have any leaks. I replaced the vent for a mere $12, and that was a NEW vent!

[angelsmom10]

birol, email Wojo and see if he has the time to check it out.  If you're willing to do a little work, maybe an offer will be accepted.
 
If you want, I can get ahold of Wojo for you.
 

[birol]

birol, email Wojo and see if he has the time to check it out.  If you're willing to do a little work, maybe an offer will be accepted.
 
If you want, I can get ahold of Wojo for you.

Thanks Nancy, I think I am going to pass this one though, the ripping seams and the paint on the  roof tells me that things are not going to be easy with this PU. I will keep waiting till I get something little bit more reasonable.

[angelsmom10]

I understand, I did just email you another one in New Hampshire.  We'll get one for you yet!