SFR 1996 Coleman/Fleetwood Laredo tent trailer - SOLD -

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Josh

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As I mentioned in a thread a while back, we've stepped up to a hard sided trailer. That means it's time to let our little tent trailer go. I figured I would list it here first before posting on CL/FB.

1996 Coleman/Fleetwood Laredo tent trailer. 12ft long closed, 17ft long open, and weighs under 1000 lbs. This can be pulled with just about anything and fits in pretty much any camping spot. While Toyota might not love my doing so, I could pull it with my Prius if I wanted to. Takes maybe 10 minutes to set up? Pretty quick and easy if you have two people who know what their doing. Absolutely still easy to set up with one person. You can see the full specs in this 1996 Coleman/Fleetwood catalog right here. Does NOT have the ABS roof that had leaking problems in the 90/00's Coleman trailers. I believe I am the third owner? But I wouldn't bet my paycheck on that. Bought it from a family who's kids outgrew it and we're selling it for the same reason.

Condition is really good for its age. I'll list out the few things that need to be addressed. But overall, this could go camping tomorrow with no problem. Canvas is in fine condition, no leaks. one small patch on a pinhole area that looked thin (but wasn't actually leaking). Dinette cushions were recovered by my wife because she didn't love the original covers. I might have he original covers around here, but I might not. Interior is solid, few scrapes on the "wood". But less than you would expect for its age. Furnace and stove, worked when we got it, but I never used it during our ownership. Same deal with the water. There's a jug under the sink that you can manual pump or you can in theory hook up to a hose. No black/grey tank, just drains to the ground. But we never actually used any of these things during our ownership. We just used it like a big tent and did our cooking outside.

Exterior is in the same condition as the interior with. Just some scrapes and bumps from age. The worst of which is a small dent below the word "Laredo". Overall, the trailer has been taken care of. There is an awning that was fine last time I took it out. We never used it because I never got around to figuring out a good wind hold down setup. Oddly enough, I just learned about this hold down strap system, which would work nicely I think. One of the awning poles needs a replacement tip, but they are readily available. Currently there is no propane tank connected and no battery. Thank our local tweakers for that. I have a propane tank that I can include, but the hold-down and part of the connection hose got taken EDIT: I have these parts now. Tires are fairly new and the bearings were packed recently.

If I tidy everything up, I'll list it on CL/FB for $3200 or so (seen a few similar ones for $3-3500). But if anyone on PNWFF wants to tackle a few small fix-it projects, I'd sell for $2500. I'm located northsound up in bham.

Feel free to ask any questions.

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How are the tires, wheels, and bearings? Does it take a 2" ball?
 
How are the tires, wheels, and bearings? Does it take a 2" ball?
Tires are in fine shape. Wheels are uneventful steelies. But also seem fine. Bearings have been lubed within the past couple hundred miles, but I'd encourage anyone buying it to relube right away because you can't ever overdo that. Come to think of it, I might have gotten an extra set of hubs from the previous owner when I bought it. I'll have to look.
 
Tires are in fine shape. Wheels are uneventful steelies. But also seem fine. Bearings have been lubed within the past couple hundred miles, but I'd encourage anyone buying it to relube right away because you can't ever overdo that. Come to think of it, I might have gotten an extra set of hubs from the previous owner when I bought it. I'll have to look.
We've talked about maybe picking something like this up to extend the family camping season a little bit. I also will talk to the wife tonight.
 
Yeah I too have to clear some space before continuing to accrue.
 
Nice looking trailer Josh. We had a Colman (with a slide out) for many years that the family camped in. After a trip to Yellowstone, and it snowed, we decided it was time to get a hard side trailer.
 
Update and bump.

I have tracked down the propane tank mounting parts and the tank/regulator connector. Not installed yet, but all the pieces are here. Found some paperwork reminding me that the tires are fairly new and only have a few hundred miles on them and the bearings were packed at the same time.
 
Yeah, that's why we parted with ours. Moved to a place with too small of a garage so we couldn't dry it out after each trip in the PNW. Loved our popup and kind of hate our hard sided trailer.
You know, we never really had an issue with that. Camping in the summer in WA, you're rarely 24 hours from sun even if you get caught in a rainshower as you're trying to pack up and go home. We've also parked under the overpass and went to town with some towels and things worked out fine after one trip. But I suspect it also depends on how much off-season camping you're trying to do.

But it's all trade offs. Hard sided trailers come with their own hassles. Same with tent trailers. Just depends on which one fits your lifestyle best.
 
Yeah, drying out a tent trailer can be a pain. I think Josh and I camped reading the same rule book. Camped in the summer, and never more than a few days from sun shine to dry out a damp tent trailer. Although, I think this year would be an exception. We really enjoyed our tent trailer. Queen size bunks on either side, and we had a slide out and pop out. It was nice for a family of four.
 
Josh, wife wants to know how big the bed is and where you is... I think she's interested ....in the trailer that is....😀
 
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Josh, wife wants to know how big the bed is and where you is... I think she's interested ....in the trailer that is....😀
Just the trailer? Ah well.

Coleman/Fleetwood brochure calls the beds "doubles". Specs say 48 x 72. Located in Bellingham.
 
Due to a bunch of housework/painting chaos at my house, I haven't actually gotten this up on CL/FB yet.

So I figured I would bump it here again on the off chance that a PNWFF member is interested and save me the hassle of CL weirdos.
 
... save me the hassle of CL weirdos.
So you'd rather deal with PNWFlyfishing weirdos then? Fair enough. May as well, you signed up for it.

Wish you well on your sale. The Coleman tent trailer was our first venture into RVing.
 
Due to a bunch of housework/painting chaos at my house, I haven't actually gotten this up on CL/FB yet.

So I figured I would bump it here again on the off chance that a PNWFF member is interested and save me the hassle of CL weirdos.
Josh - you might try Offer Up instead of a CL or FB classified ad. I’ve only used it once so far to sell a truck canopy but it went well. I think the fact that you have to install an app and register weeds out some of the flakes and scammers.

Andy
 
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