Comments on: How to Buy a Used Tent Trailer

By: Larry

Larry — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:34:37 +0000

Perfect article. We owned a 34′ travel trailer a few years ago and sold it along with my diesel truck to cut expenses. We’ve been itching to get back into camping, but on a smaller scale and I think a pop-up or one of the new small/light trailers would fit the bill.

Will definitely be buying used, as I’m someone that bought new and took the huge hit when I resold. I’m definitely all for letting someone else do that.

I know for travel trailers, checking tire condition is real important too as some just sit in the sun, bake and crack. Guessing this is important for a pop-up as well, but not positive given the lighter weight.

Also, what are your thoughts on buying used trailer hitches? I know many used trailers come with the hitch. Are they safe or is it better to just buy new?

Nice blog, definitely becoming a subscriber.

By: reg

reg — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:46:40 +0000

Hi, I’v got my eye on a 1970 Starcraft Stardust 8. It’s in excellent condition and it passes all of your requirements. How much would a trailer like this go for? It has new brakes and tires. no AC, no water heater, just a sink, 3 burners, water pump. very basic. Thanks let me know what you think.

By: Andrew Gilbert

Andrew Gilbert — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 21:23:07 +0000

Heather,
I’m located in Kent, OH. It is a 2001 Kamparoo Cub. I’d gladly send you some pics. It is a base model with no frills, but it as been kept in the garage and only used a dozen times or so over the years. I open it a couple times a year and air it out. My father got it from Kamparoo b/c they wanted him to test it and write about it in a magazine he founded formerly called “Pop up times.” I just don’t use it enough and I have two small children. We were thinking of maybe hanging onto it, but I’m afraid it would be under utilized. Let me know if you’re still interested and you can email me at agilber1@kent.edu… I check that very often.

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:04:02 +0000

Hey Andrew, very interested in purchasing a Kamperoo. Where are you located? Is it a Weekender or a Vacationer model? How long have you owned it? Why are you selling?

By: Andrew Gilbert

Andrew Gilbert — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:57:53 +0000

Rick…if you’re still looking, I’m thinking of selling my Kamparoo tent trailer that I had imported from Australia. In great condition…double bed with fold out hard floor on the other side (700 lbs. total weight).