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from Lauren 01/18/09:
Hello all, Alison and I took Bobra to see the trailer/RV in Eldorado Springs today. She really liked it when we were looking at it because it has a push out section that gives the living room and kitchen more space and she liked that it had a little breakfast nook which could double for a desk. It was a really nice unit…32 ft by about 12 ft. with carpeting, bedroom, bathroom with full shower, nice stove and refrigerator.
The down side is that Gail Kennedy wants to sell it not lend it. It seems like a good price at $5,000 plus it needs 4 new tires at $100 each. Bobra wasn’t necessarily opposed to that as she could resell it and get her money back when she was done with it, but by the time we drove home she was cooling down about it.
She originally wanted John to go out and look at it and tell her what he thought and I think that is still a good idea if it is possible. It has all the necessary hook ups to electricity, water and septic. It has a leak under the kitchen sink that would need to be fixed. Other than that it is in good shape. Bobra is now saying she wants to look around some more and that this one may be too big (which surprised me). But it is a place to start. We would have to run it by the insurance folks and see how that would all work out if she wants to continue to pursue it.She also mentioned wanting to see if there was something she could rent in the way of a trailer. So, that’s the report on the trailer… Let us know if you have any additional questions. Lauren
from Susan 1/18/09:
Good report. John probably can’t engage in this until they return from their upcoming trip. Frankly, I think it sounds like a bargain at that price and, if in good condition 8 months from now, could be sold to someone else for a modest amount, even a loss. I think the insurance company would consider this a bargain, as a typical apartment situation might run $800 – $1200 (more in Boulder).
from Mary H, 1/18/09:
Hi Lauren, Thanks for your (and Allison’s) efforts today. It is a big step forward to have her envisioning what the next few months might look like. Is it a trailer or is it an RV? We need to be sure that whatever we go with, it can be sufficiently ’winterized’ to avoid frozen pipes, etc. Also, it would probably have different re-sale potential depending on which it is. Do we have any way of knowing or finding out if $5 K is a reasonable/ a deal/ or a scam? Would John or you, Karen, have a handle on that? If she goes with it, could she keep it for worker housing down the road or would the County have a fit? Just some thoughts. Now we have at least one data point from which to go on and make comparisons. CheersMary
from Lauren 1/18:Would someone please describe the difference between a trailer and an RV? I have heard several comparisons and “issues” with both and I am not sure how you all are categorizing them. This vehicle is RV like but it is pulled by a truck. It has a 4′ section that rolls out to make the living area larger. It is “nice”. I could easily live in it for 9 months. I think it is a good price although I have not researched new ones and haven’t run across any used ones. I will log onto a website or two and see if I can make a good comparison.
—follow-up—
So, I have done a little research and I guess this is considered a 5th wheel. It is pulled by a truck (Gail Kennedy said he would deliver it). My research showed ones like it from 6,500 to 22,000 dollars. I had a good website but lost it. Susan, would you forward the photo of the one I sent to you to the others?Lauren
