Hallmark camper ford ranger

[rangerdogg]

Hi Guy this guy has a hallmark for sale for 900 i look at it the botttom plywood needs to be redone where jacks are not rotten just looks like people putting camper on to quick over the years. Needs to be updated a bit but im a carpenter so this is fine with me. Its hard to find this size around where i live . I have been looking for almost ] a year with either junk or out of price range it has heater ,water sink, I offered him 600 thought that was good price but hea said 750 what do you guys think? http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/rvs/3013035640.html Thanks guys

 

[MidnightRider]

Do you think you will get $ 750 of use out of it. Thats a couple nights in a hotel room.

That's about what I paid for my camper before cleaning it up and putting a little work and little $ into it. Iv'e been offered alot more for it now.
When I got it, it had some cosmetic stuff, issues with the lift mecanism, and it was filthy as it had been used as a kids backyard playhouse.

I had also looked for a while before I found mine and I have definantly gotten my $ worth out of it and have had lots of memorable trips in it.

If it's within your budget and is what your looking for, Go for it. You can always sell it later.

 

[mtnbike28]

If you think you would use it, I say go for it. I have been looking for one that size for a while too! That price seems good to me.... compared to what I have seen.

 

[Jeff@QuadShop]

If I was up there I'd buy it!

 

[rangerdogg]

Thanks guys im still thinking about and i have to call him .I want to see how it handles on truck . Thanks

 

[mtnbike28]

If you pass, you should post it back here... I think there would be some interest!

 

[rangerdogg]

Going to look at today again and make up my mind .I will post if I dont want it .Thanks Guys

 

[1stDeuce]

Check the roof structure too. That vintage of Hallmark had a center latch on the roof, and the roof seems to be broken at that location many times. I often see them driving down the road and the center of the roof is pulled way up from airflow... It looks from the pictures like the one you're looking at may be rather soft in that area.

I replaced the jack mount plywood on one side of mine, and double plated both sides. Much improved, and pretty straightforward. If the roof is in good shape, it's probably worth your time to fix it back up. If the roof is wasted, i might look elsewhere.

Campers are pretty simple, and even the older ones are just wood, glue, and screws. (Well, and lots of staples...)

Good Luck!
Chris

 

[rangerdogg]

1ST DEAUCE thanks for info looked at it again and the roof middle is bent in middle i looked it all over been pouring for 3 days straight nd no water anywhere.But i read that sometime roof bows toward middle but you can fix when gets warm. The door metal frame is bent and pulled away he mickey moused it it looks like it got bent or out of square and the plywood around jacks and side need replacement and i could see some staining on canvas .It needs a little to much work i think for the money . Cabinets ,flooring stove canavas outside work a nd some day rebuilt . Im passing .Someday i will find one .Thanks ALL for help again.