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Originally Posted by aisleofview
Hi all:
I have been looking at small fiberglass trailers like the casita and scamp and then remembered the basecamp and now my search is about to begin. Where do I start looking? Advantages and disadvantages between new and used? What changed over the years? I've seen some issues on newer basecamps are they straightened out? I know patience is a virtue but I am hungry for one this summer. I live in New York and plan on spending a lot of the summer and fall around Burlington Vermont.
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I'd begin by looking at one and seeing how it fits in with what you want. The newest Basecamp is more like an Airstream than a toy hauler. Colonial Airstream might be a good place for you to start. Patrick was an Basecamp enthusiast of the original and has made a video of the new. I've owned four Airstreams and never bought one there, but they have a good reputation and huge inventory.
There were a number of problems on the early '17 Basecamp. Most notable were a leaking water tank, axle recall and a leaking from vent. They have made running changes on all the items.
I bought my Basecamp, built in late April, and have had no problems other than a slight leak on a plumbing compression fitting on the road side. I noticed it quickly, it was fixed quickly.
Hope that helps.