Re: [a/s] Thinking of buying....

[HHamp5246@xxxxxxx]

Hmm... sounds a bit pricey to me... also, would a  bank loan money on a 1977 
anything? 
 
<< It looks really great. Outside is a bit dull, but no rips or dings - the
 rear looks like it has new skin.>>

Hmmm.... has it been in a wreck?
 
< Interior is very clean with no apparant leaks, burns, tears, stains etc.>

That's good, but cosmetic.
 
 <He says all appliances and AC work - will turn it all on so that we can
 check it out.>

They all say that (c:  Be sure to chek everything... is it road worthy? 
Wheels? Axles? Tires?
 
< Says that the shower/bath set-up "needs work" - he's not sure what exactly,
 maybe a hose....>

I doubt it's a simple hose.....  is it a rear bath?  Hmm... bath "needs work 
and exterior skin looks like new..."  Warning flag just went up.
 
 <So does it sound like a deal? It has been sitting for about four months in a
 parking lot through some pretty bad weather and I can see no leaks.>

Go to these two websites.... and compare prices......
http://www.airstreamcentral.com/classpro/viewads.html
http://www.traderonline.com/rv/search/index.shtml

< We are looking for a funky alternative weekend retreat that we can park on
 some acreage and gradually fix up and then later build a house on the land
 and tow the Airstream. 
 What do you think >>

I am just a bit suspicious... of course it could be wonderful.  I was 
sniffing around a motorhome and paid my mechanic to look at it.... I wonder 
if there's an RV professional, or even someone here on the list who could 
look at it for you. If you had to pay a pro $50.00 it would be worth it.

Welcome to the list (c:  Where do you live anyway, maybe someone here knows 
of a good trailer.... maybe it;s a terrific trailer... just sounds higher 
than I know listies have paid for the same year and size.

Hunter