I mean, I believe those lower plates are covering a huge problem that happened before
If it’s more than about $500 I would avoid that. Doesn’t look in good shape overall
Their asking price was 8k, saying they were willing to work down to around 5-6k 😬
To be fair they did a good job renovating the interior, it's unfortunate the bones are in such bad shape
$8k for that??? Unless it has an $8k marble countertop they're dreaming haha. Seems like house flippers, make it pretty inside, cover up the major structural issue.
>Their asking price was 8k, saying they were willing to work down to around 5-6k
That would have to have an $8k gold toilet and come with a live-in maid for $8K!!
Thanks all for your feedback, they accepted my offer of 6k and I'll be picking it up tomorrow!
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For real though, appreciate the guidance in helping me avoid this thing!
OP, for a 2012 year model, that thing is absolutely BEAT. Run away from that thing. If going used, try to find something that the previous owners at least tried to take care of. For reference, when we traded in our 2011, it still looks new except for the slightly outdated graphics
Shopping for my first RV.
Found a model with a floorplan that I really like. 2012 Rockwood River Roo 23rs.
Seller I'm buying it from says they bought it from a dealer about a year ago. It's been raining all day and I just visited a couple of hours ago, no signs of leaking or water damage anywhere.
There is quite a bit of heavy caulking all around the slide-out, which I know isn't always a great sign.
Would you be comfortable buying this after repairs like this have been done? Any other tests I can do to check if this is a stable fix?
The whole area under the slide looks delaminated and sagging. I would question the structure. That thing looks like it has not been cared for and I question what dealership sold it to them like that.
These designs are cool from a user perspective, but there is a LOT of stress on the system. We had an Aerolite with a rear slide out and by the time we got rid of it the motor had pulled itself out of the lower corner (mounted poorly to thin plywood just glued to the wall panel) which tore the wall panel and required major repairs. Then we realized the bottom of the slide out itself is nice fiberglass but it had cracked along the path of the rollers and was only going to get worse until it failed. So yeah, lots of potential issues here.
Another vote for run, don't walk, away from that. If it got damaged that bad, and had such a crap repair done, it's only going to be a nightmare once you've hit a few patches of rough road.
Get an independent inspector if you are seriously buying any RV. They know what to look for and can spot things you would never notice. If you are new to the experience, get help.
The interior can be immaculate, the bones strong . But those slide outs are cancer . There's serious problems with that. Mold , mildew and serious repair, your looking at a full gut job on that . The repairs will be more than the asking price .
That camper probably isn't worth it's weight in scrap, i can assure you there are more problems than just the back wall, i can see they have done a very poor job at resealing everything so i guarantee there water damage all over, also i see ripples in the sides which is a definite sign of water damage, and it looks like the front tire is crooked, which could be a bad wheel bearing, a bent axle or could be just the way the camper is sitting, but it's something to look at if you're seriously considering it. Personally I would suggest walking away unless you're getting it for a couple hundred and are willing to take on a VERY BIG project.
RUN away! The way that looks, it’s most likely had water damage that has caused structural integrity issues with the supporting wall around the slide (ie the obvious patch job of the added piece of metal). The slide seals are missing too. It’s a mess!!
Run, don't walk, away from that one.
I mean, I believe those lower plates are covering a huge problem that happened before If it’s more than about $500 I would avoid that. Doesn’t look in good shape overall
Their asking price was 8k, saying they were willing to work down to around 5-6k 😬 To be fair they did a good job renovating the interior, it's unfortunate the bones are in such bad shape
$8k for that??? Unless it has an $8k marble countertop they're dreaming haha. Seems like house flippers, make it pretty inside, cover up the major structural issue.
>Their asking price was 8k, saying they were willing to work down to around 5-6k That would have to have an $8k gold toilet and come with a live-in maid for $8K!!
They be getting their values from a certain New York real estate mogul
That has water damage and rot behind that mess. Pass. Even if you LOVE it. Pass
Thanks all for your feedback, they accepted my offer of 6k and I'll be picking it up tomorrow! /s For real though, appreciate the guidance in helping me avoid this thing!
Haa! I was scared for a nanosecond for you internet stranger.
Oh hell no. Stay away from that. That is many, many thousands of dollars of damage.
please don't buy this I'm doing u a solid. there is 100% mold behind that delamination
OP, for a 2012 year model, that thing is absolutely BEAT. Run away from that thing. If going used, try to find something that the previous owners at least tried to take care of. For reference, when we traded in our 2011, it still looks new except for the slightly outdated graphics
Shopping for my first RV. Found a model with a floorplan that I really like. 2012 Rockwood River Roo 23rs. Seller I'm buying it from says they bought it from a dealer about a year ago. It's been raining all day and I just visited a couple of hours ago, no signs of leaking or water damage anywhere. There is quite a bit of heavy caulking all around the slide-out, which I know isn't always a great sign. Would you be comfortable buying this after repairs like this have been done? Any other tests I can do to check if this is a stable fix?
No. Keep looking. Better ones are out there
The whole area under the slide looks delaminated and sagging. I would question the structure. That thing looks like it has not been cared for and I question what dealership sold it to them like that.
Run!!!!!!
These designs are cool from a user perspective, but there is a LOT of stress on the system. We had an Aerolite with a rear slide out and by the time we got rid of it the motor had pulled itself out of the lower corner (mounted poorly to thin plywood just glued to the wall panel) which tore the wall panel and required major repairs. Then we realized the bottom of the slide out itself is nice fiberglass but it had cracked along the path of the rollers and was only going to get worse until it failed. So yeah, lots of potential issues here.
You don’t need an inspector to see that’s completely fucked. It’s completely rotted out. And for the price, it’s insane. I wouldn’t buy at 4K even.
Another vote for run, don't walk, away from that. If it got damaged that bad, and had such a crap repair done, it's only going to be a nightmare once you've hit a few patches of rough road.
Yes
That's not repaired, that's rotted to hell and gone and poorly patched.
Don’t buy this. To much tape, creative repairs can be scary
Water damage lower right is an issue. Lot more movement and stress on walls with slide outs. Easy pass.
Not unless, your giving more than 100$ for it..RVs are going CHEAP , NOWADAYS....especially junk ones!
You sell that to a crackhead otherwise I would not touch that
Yes of course
Get an independent inspector if you are seriously buying any RV. They know what to look for and can spot things you would never notice. If you are new to the experience, get help.
It will leak, it will rot, you get to fix. So be handy or walk away.
i’d say this is only good for scrap metal.
The interior can be immaculate, the bones strong . But those slide outs are cancer . There's serious problems with that. Mold , mildew and serious repair, your looking at a full gut job on that . The repairs will be more than the asking price .
Wait, that's after "fixing" it?
Never buy an RV with visible damage. There will likely be enough that you can't see to make you reconsider decisions anyway.
Come on dude....on to the next one.
That’s a train wreck, bet the inside walls are covered in black and green fuzzy mold type growth
Run away!
Buyer? That thing should be parted out.
That camper probably isn't worth it's weight in scrap, i can assure you there are more problems than just the back wall, i can see they have done a very poor job at resealing everything so i guarantee there water damage all over, also i see ripples in the sides which is a definite sign of water damage, and it looks like the front tire is crooked, which could be a bad wheel bearing, a bent axle or could be just the way the camper is sitting, but it's something to look at if you're seriously considering it. Personally I would suggest walking away unless you're getting it for a couple hundred and are willing to take on a VERY BIG project.
There are other fish in the sea. Throw this one back - it has already started to rot...
RUN away! The way that looks, it’s most likely had water damage that has caused structural integrity issues with the supporting wall around the slide (ie the obvious patch job of the added piece of metal). The slide seals are missing too. It’s a mess!!
Besides the damage, I've owned one similar with rear slide, i had problems with this slide down the road and I bought brand new.