Who is camping in a twenty+ year old camper

[Willc]

Even thought I have only had my jayco a year the lure of newer pop ups is calling me. I had to sell my highwall because of a job loss. Then it struck me they jayco is 23 years old and still going strong . It it had ac I would not be wanting to get rid of it. I can hardly find and 10 yo travel trailers that don't have rot in the front wall. It just tells me I better stick to pop ups. So lets have a roll call of who is camping in tweny plus year old campers?

[Brian]

 We are!

The Plantation turns 25 next year and is  still going strong . Don't get rid of the camper, find a solution with a portable a/c like many of us, or a window unit like may others of us and make your camper comfortable while keeping it affordable .

Brian

[Kmikesell]

Hey who wouldn't want to sleep with a 25 year old!.....pop up that is!

[Malena]

Not me.

I just sold mine ('74 Apache Ramada) after our final trip this Easter. I didn't trade it for a new trailer though--the new ones have fancy gadgets but they aren't nearly as nice as the older popups. Mine was still perfect and rot free and no more trouble than a brand new camper would be. I've looked at the new ones and they don't have anything I want that I couldn't stick in my old Apache.

I decided I don't like messing with trailers, but if I have to tow, it'll be another old popup.

[Between Trips]

So lets have a roll call of who is camping in tweny plus year old campers?

My Starmaster was 25 years old when I bought it in 2001. Sold it 3 years later and was still in good shape for its age.

[austinado16]

*Raises hand*

1987 baby!!  Best $250 I've ever spent.

[warwgn3]

Camping in a 40+ year old Pop-Up. Rebuilt 5 years ago, my 1971 SE.Woods Adventurer is still going strong, and very comfortable to sleep in. (Even more comfortable than my own bed at home)

[emtbjb]

Just acquired my first pup last November. It is a 1987 Jayco Cardinal 8 and other than having to replace the cables, she is solid and ready to go. Just installed a new fridge in her and she is a beauty. The family I got her from camped every year in her for 13 years, but due to cancer had to give her up.

[Steve in a Starcraft]

I've got you all beat.  We camp in a 1969 Starcraft Compact Super 6 and we love our camper to death.  Most of the appliances, hardware, and canvas were replaced a few years back by the last owner.  I found all of the original paperwork in an envelope that was thumbtacked to the back of a drawer.  The appeal of the newer pop ups can be powerful, but we love the charm of the older trailers.  Especially if it's been taken care of as well as ours has.

[knobbyhead]

I was thinking, wow 20 yr old PU, that is old!  Then I remembered that my PU is 17 yrs old and still going strong!


So i will hit this thread up in a few years! 

[novagirl]

26 years old and still going strong! Love the old ones...

[Luvin Life]

Wow, some of these graceful ladies make our 21 year old pup look like a baby. We have a 1991 Coleman Chesapeake and love it!  After looking at the new pups, the older ones offered what we wanted, at a great price, and with less weight! I am glad to know we are not the only ones loving our classic.

[Brian]

Welcome to the PUX, emtbjb and Steve's Starcraft!


On a seperate note, to all newb's wondering what brands of used campers stand the test of time here are the responders with  20 y/o campers.

Starcraft, Coleman, Coleman, Apache, Starcraft, Starcraft, SE Woods, Jayco, Starcraft, Starcraft, Coleman

Purely anectodotal, I know, but.....

Brian

[The Bear]

1992 Coleman Destiny Royale. She has her issues but I still love her.

[P.Dieter]

just....92 Williamsburg, nu2me last aug. I'm having a ball fixing, maintaing and modifying. I love how simple all the systems are. (famous last words)