pasusan
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Ops wrote:We are running with a 1995 or so Jayco TT, no slides, no leaks. Basic maintenance will keep your rig in great shape for many years. Recoat the roof if the sealant looks dry, keep it clean, store it under cover. We hope to keep the jayco until we stop RV'ing, which, we hope, will be a LONG time.
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We hope to keep ours going forever too. We bought our 1990 four years ago (a huge upgrade from our '74 Scotty) and were very lucky that it had always been stored inside. We also do that - thankfully we have a barn that it fits in. We check out RV shows just for fun to see what the new ones look like, but we never find any that have the perfect layout like ours. And we love the old-fashioned jalousie windows that crank open so we can have air even in the rain. Everything works like new and you cant tell by looking at it that it is so old. We plan on keeping it that way.
I am enjoying seeing that others like their older TTs too. 
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Deewayne
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One thing to keep in mind is "Newer isn't always better."
We purchased our 1992 C24 Fleetwood Wilderness some 4 yrs ago. Due to the age we've had to make some repairs that are not unexpected. Things such as a minor (plumbing) water leak, a new water heater, replace battery, new tires and had the roof resurfaced this year. The frige dosen't work on 110vac, but works fine on propane.
All in all for it's age it's a very good TT.
You ask "why does the front window cover look so good?" DW repainted it.
Dewayne & Linda
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2006 Chevy 2500HD, LBZ.
1992 24 ft. Fleetwood Wilderness
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campin4kids
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Deewayne wrote:One thing to keep in mind is "Newer isn't always better."
We purchased our 1992 C24 Fleetwood Wilderness some 4 yrs ago. Due to the age we've had to make some repairs that are not unexpected. Things such as a minor (plumbing) water leak, a new water heater, replace battery, new tires and had the roof resurfaced this year. The frige dosen't work on 110vac, but works fine on propane.
All in all for it's age it's a very good TT.
You ask "why does the front window cover look so good?" DW repainted it.
What kind of paint did she use? I'd like to repaint mine.
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1992 29S Wilderness
Him 47, Me 47,
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brownie_bear
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We have an older wilderness also. Bought it last year. The exterior is a little beat up but everything works and no leaks. Had to do some plumbing repairs and am in the process of resealing all the doors & windows. The roof will be next. Added a second battery since we mostly dry camp.
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pextron
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Deewayne wrote:One thing to keep in mind is "Newer isn't always better."
I think the older travel trailers are actually built better than the new ones in most cases.
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Deewayne
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campin4kids wrote:Deewayne wrote:
You ask "why does the front window cover look so good?" DW repainted it.
What kind of paint did she use? I'd like to repaint mine.
She used what is called "folk art outdoor opaque". She say you can get it at many craft stores. The ones you can't find go to ACE and get a qt. of that color in a flat exterior. Then spray it with a few coats of semi-gloss clear. Also have a towel under your arm while your painting it as the cover will flak and you'll get fiberglass in your arm.
If your cover is like ours I can send you a picture of the finished painting so you'll have it as a reference.
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campin4kids
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Deewayne wrote:campin4kids wrote:Deewayne wrote:
You ask "why does the front window cover look so good?" DW repainted it.
What kind of paint did she use? I'd like to repaint mine.
She used what is called "folk art outdoor opaque". She say you can get it at many craft stores. The ones you can't find go to ACE and get a qt. of that color in a flat exterior. Then spray it with a few coats of semi-gloss clear. Also have a towel under your arm while your painting it as the cover will flak and you'll get fiberglass in your arm.
If your cover is like ours I can send you a picture of the finished painting so you'll have it as a reference.
I do believe it is the same. I'd love to have a picture. Thanks!
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dmcummins
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Those trailers are not "old", We have a 1964 Streamline. Now it stands out from the pack.
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campin4kids
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dmcummins wrote:Those trailers are not "old", We have a 1964 Streamline. Now it stands out from the pack.
Hey who you callin old? Thats the year I was born!
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dmcummins
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campin4kids wrote:dmcummins wrote:Those trailers are not "old", We have a 1964 Streamline. Now it stands out from the pack.
Hey who you callin old? Thats the year I was born!
Well I'm a 57 model myself, so I still have a few years on ya.
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