1968 24' Airtsream Trade Wind

[joshua32064]

Has anyone seen this listing on E-Bay? Has anyone seen the unit personally?

What are your thoughts regarding the price? What are your thoughts about purchasing this unit without an onsite inspection?

[Ken J]

Took a look on e-bay - trailer looks pretty good from the pictures. I would not, however, buy a trailer sight unseen - pictures can hide lots of things and there is not subsitute for a personal inspection. Price at this points looks OK - I suspect it will get much more activity and price will go up.

I know others have bought sight unseen and have been happy - its not something I would do

Ken J.

[rluhr]

I would second Ken's opinion and suggest strongly that you see this unit in person before buying.

The pictures look great. But what the pictures don't show is what you should be concerned with.

For example, very good condition" and "ready to go camping" and "everything works as described" don't always equate to "normal operating condition" with some sellers. I'd ask about each appliance specifically. What I've found is that, when pressed, many sellers will abruptly admit something like, "Oh, yeah, the toilet does have a little leak," or "Well, of course we haven't tested the furnace since our last camping trip in 1996."

Also ask about:

-- condition of running gear: axles, brakes, bearings, hitch, etc.
-- whether there are any leaks
-- how long it has sat unused
-- condition of plumbing (toilet, water pump, tanks, heater, lines)
-- condition of battery, screens, locks, and other miscellaneous items
-- whether the seller has keys for it
-- condition of windows. The windows appear to have been replaced or tinted. Normally they would not appear black in photos, which suggests to me that they have been replaced with smoked plexiglas. You definitely want to ask. Once the glass is gone on a '68, there is no alternative but plastic and it doesn't always work well. Take it from a '68 owner!

Best of luck

-- RL