Used Campers: 1999 Coleman Fleetwood Bayside

Description From eBay:

1999 Fleetwood by Coleman Pop-Up Camper. Low retail $4175 by NADA, high retail by NADA $5060. Setting reserve much lower than that. This camper has been hardly used. I am selling it with my brother in law, as I was buying it from him. Towed approximately 1000 miles on tires with no dry rot shown. I actually lived in it for the past summer. Everything works, the A/C is so cold in the summer you have to turn it down. Heater is VERY warm in the winter, even in very cold months. It's good that is has a thermostat to set the temp. As it is 8 years old, some repairs were done to the canvas that are actually more solid than the original canvas. I am an 18 year Navy veteran, and I know canvas. This camper is solid! If we didn't need the money, because I am working away from my family, I wouldn't sell it. Outside shower, hot water heater, cold fridge, A/C and heat, water tank, electric brakes, and everything works. Pick up preferred, but can, if an emergency, deliver for .50$ a mile. Feel free to e-mail questions.

Disclaimer:Please note that we have not inspected this camper, this recommendation is based on the owners description, pictures and estimated value. Please inspect this camper and ask the seller more detailed questions to get a better understanding of this camper.

This used camper auction is closed.

Used Campers - Great Time To Buy

I'm always looking for great deals on campers, actually on anything for that matter. If you are looking at used campers and thinking of buying, now is the time.

It's basic economics, supply & demand. Right now, you have a high supply because people are pretty much done with the camping season. You also have low demand because people don't want to buy something they can't use today. Especially a 5-10k purchase.

So, this means used camper values are at their lowest from now until about March. This is great news if you are looking to buy a camper. You can get some great deals out there.

Bad news if you want to sell your camper. You may want to hang on to it until the spring.

Used Campers: Complete Winterization Kit

Last week we discussed how to winterize your camper and I posted a few links to some products you will need to winterize your camper.

I was just surfing campingworld's site and they just added a complete kit to winterize your camper. It comes with Kit includes Water Heater By-Pass, Freeze Ban Antifreeze (3 gallons) and Pump Converter. The total price is about $33, which was about $5-10 cheaper than buying each thing separate.

So if you have not purchased your winterization kit yet, head over here before they sell out.

Camping World: Winterization Kit

How To Sell Used Campers

Selling used campers doesn't have to be a frustrating task if you go about it the correct way. Whether you just need the money, have no use for it or want to upgrade selling your camper online is probably the best route for a quick sale.

The first thing you will want to do is make the used camper ready for sale. You need to make the camper appealing to those looking for used campers. This means thoroughly cleaning the inside and outside of the camper, making minor repairs and replace defective or broken features. One great tip is to use Febreze on the camper furniture and things. Also a good cleaning of the floor with Pine-sol would be wise. People, especially young families buying used campers buy used campers that smell good, not trashy.

Once your camper is presentable, you'll need to snap 5-10 good digital pictures. These should be crisp, clean photos that are not blurry. You will want to take several of the outside and several of the inside. Be sure to focus of the features of the camper.

Next, you will want to write out everything about the camper. You'll need to list the make, model, year and all the features you camper includes. Specifically highlight air conditioning, heating, hot water heaters, water pumps and any other feature that you camper has that can set it apart from the competition. The more accurate you are with your written description, the more money you used camper will bring in.

After you have prepared and documented the camper, you need a platform to sell it. Below are three of the best places to sell used campers.

• Craigslist.com- Your best bet for price and speed of sale.
• Local newspaper- You'll get a good price, but it may take you longer to see because your reach is limited to the local area.
• eBay.com- Your best bet to dump the camper quickly, but you will sacrifice on the price. People use eBay to get a bottom-basement deal. Not to pay top dollar.

Simply follow the instructions on each of these sites to list your camper. I'd personally start with Craigslist and then move to eBay if I need a quick sale.

From there, sit back and let the buyers approach you about your used camper. Please be prepared to show the camper when contacted and reply to all questions.

Good luck!

Used Campers: How To Level Your Camper

As I have written in previous articles, I purchased a used camper this summer and have taken it out several times for family weekend trips. Used campers are great, but one thing I soon found out was that leveling a camper can be tricky if you don't have the right tools.

The first trip out, we must have found the best campsite ever, because it took me all of 2 minutes to get the camper level. Naturally after that first trip, I thought it would be that easy every time. Not so much. I quickly found out in trips since then that all camp sites are not created equal. All camp site pads are not created equal either. However, there are tools that you can buy to make the job easier and get you to the fun parts of camping sooner.

First off, most campers have some sort of leveling jack on each corner of the camper. They are usually either a scissor jack or stabilizer jack. You should consult your individual product manual for the operation of your jacks.

Once you figure out how your specific jack operates, you can focus on leveling your camper. To level your camper, you will need two things.

Calibrated Level

RV Leveling Blocks

How To Level Your Camper

1. Secure the camper with your wheel chocks and unhook the camper from the tow vehicle. Move the tow vehicle a safe distance away from the camper.
2. Inspect the camper and your levels to see if the camper is leaning more and two inches toward one side.
3. Add 1 leveling block per 2 inches to the opposite side that the level bubble is reading. For example, if the bubble was 3 inches to the left of zero. I would add 1 block to the right side of the camper. Or, if the bubble was 3 inches to the left. I would add 1 block to the rear of the camper.
4. Crank down your scissor or stabilizer jacks to the point that they are just barely supporting the weight of the camper. For anything but larger RV's, you do not want to have the wheels off the ground. The wheels actually help stabilize the camper. So don't crank you jacks to the point that they lift the tires up.
5. Look at your calibrated levels. Each mark equals one inch that side should come down or the opposite side should come up.
6. Adjust each stabilizer based on the reading from the calibrated level.
7. Look at the calibrated level one more time to make sure they both read as close to zero as possible.

That's it, you have a level camper. Enjoy!

Used Campers Of The Day: 2003 Fleetwood Bayside Elite

This one is a steal right now on eBay and will be ending in a few hours.

Description From eBay:

We bought this camper 3 years ago and enjoyed it Very much. It has NOT been used for the past 2 seaons. It is a GREAT camper! Very EASY to set up! One person can do it in 20 minutes. It weighs 3700lbs. The box is 12 ft and 26 ft opened w\8 ft slide-out that makes it so much roomier for those rainy days spent inside. The A/C works AWESOME which makes it enjoyable for those hot & humid days! It has cable hook up. A 3-way 1.9 cu. ft refrigerator. (propane, elec or battery) The working sink area has a Bay Window to enjoy the view! There is an Inside Stove as well as an Outside Stove to cook on. The Inside stove has NEVER been used. We always 'cooked out'! All of the propane and water lines work perfect. The Furnace is a 16000 btu and is very nice on those chilly Maine nights. Sleeps 8 comfortably. There are NO STAINS, RIPS or TEARS inside. You will truly enjoy camping with this camper. We did! We are selling it because we upgraded to a trailer now that we found a permanent spot in Maine. Please email me with any questions. Additional pix available upon request. Thank you for looking! p.s. with the awning comes a full screen in room. enjoy! p.s.s the damage on the trailer i back into it with the lawnmower it's mostly cosmetic.

Our Take:
I am very partial to Coleman/Fleetwood campers because they are the best. If you are looking for an outstanding and quality camper, this is the model.

The NADA on this is around $7,000. So if this auction stays below $5,000 it is going to make one very happy owner. This may be a good opportunity for a flip if you are in the Maine area. Early spring and summer this camper could go for $6,500 easy on craigslist.

This used camper auction is closed.

Disclaimer:
Please note that we have not inspected this camper, this recommendation is based on the owners description, pictures and estimated value. Please inspect this camper and ask the seller more detailed questions to get a better understanding of this camper.

Used Campers: The Folding Trailer Or Pop Up Camper

The average size of folding campers ranges from 15 to 23 feet when open and can sleep 4-8 people. The low end pop up camper can be purchased for around $7,000 new from a dealer. Folding campers top out at around $18,000 for the top of the line models.

Used campers can be purchased for as little as $1,000. Again, the quality may not be the same as a new camper, but for $1,000 the camper should still have plenty of life in it for a family to enjoy several times per year. You will also find that used campers, especially pop ups are extremely easy to work on and remodel. As long as the frame is solid, you can renovate that used camper into something that your family can enjoys and be comfortable in for years.

Features of the Folding Camper:

• Compact size allows for a variety of storage options ranging from an average size garage, driveway or storage facility.
• Light weight footprint allows for flexible towing options. Owners can tow with virtually any vehicle.
• Amenities can include all the comforts of home including functional kitchens, refrigerators, air conditioning, heating, showers and toilets.
• Tons of space for the family to relax in. Once expanded out, the folding trailer boasts impressive areas to sleep, eat, sit down and relax.

If you are in the market and a first-time RV buyer, check out the options and flexibility a used camper can offer you. For many, a used pop up camper is the perfect option to experience the camping lifestyle.

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