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Old 07-25-2016, 07:52 AM   #1
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I attended an auction last weekend in Kingman, AZ that included a UHaul travel trailer. There seemed to be a lot of interest in the trailer so I stayed long enough in the summer heat to see its outcome. The trailer was in very poor condition with obvious signs of previous accidents, sloppy modifications and general neglect. To my amazement the trailer sold for $2400. I know next to nothing about these small 13' trailers. Are they truly worth that much?

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Couldn't see evidence in the photos of the "accidents" you mention, but I'd say off-hand the price is fair. In clean, unrestored condition one if these can easily fetch $5-6K.

You can review classified ads and archives here and at www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com for data on used fiberglass trailer values. The market for 13'ers seems pretty overheated lately. I recently saw a very basic, older, clean-but-worn Scamp 13 listed in CO for $9K! Can't imagine they'll get that, but still...
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Couldn't see evidence in the photos of the "accidents" you mention, but I'd say off-hand the price is fair. In clean, unrestored condition one if these can easily fetch $5-6K.

You can review classified ads and archives here and at www.fiberglass-rv-4sale.com for data on used fiberglass trailer values. The market for 13'ers seems pretty overheated lately. I recently saw a very basic, older, clean-but-worn Scamp 13 listed in CO for $9K! Can't imaging they'll get that, but still...
The damage from prior accidents can't be seen in the pictures. The fiberglass was crudely repaired on the outside only, leaving the structural damage underneath untouched. The mess on the roof was still a disaster though. I checked the site mentioned above and the first SOLD unit had an asking price of $1000. It could've sold for less. The condition of it looks a lot better than what was at the auction. Here's a link to it.

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If that's the case, then, yes, I'd agree it was overpriced. Fiberglass repair on double hull designs is more complex. Not something I'd jump into myself at any price.

At $1000, though, I'd say either the linked unit has a lot of hidden damage, or it was a true bargain.
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I imagine one of the reasons Uhaul did not stay in the camper rental business for very long is due to damage sustained by renters that had no clue how to handle a trailer. Ours had poorly repaired jackknife damage and damage to the rear from backing in to some object. We paid $1800 for ours and it needed work at that time. Auctions can generate a wide range of prices, sometimes fueled by buying frenzy and no knowledge of the item for sale. As with any old camper, conditions can vary over a wide range. I suspect the buyer of that Uhaul had no knowledge of all the issues they commonly have and the uniqueness of their parts, most of then no longer available
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Good point about the UHaul used as a rental, far different and more frequent than the occasional use of similar trailers and ordinary RVers.
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