Hello from PA

[TattooAmy]

Hello! My family has been considering buying a used rv because we miss our camper. We recently discovered the vintage Travcos and of course like all of you, we think they are super cool. Currently looking to purchase one. Needing something well maintained, running without mechanical issues, and reliable. Do these exist for sale? If so, what is an average price range we should expect? I have found one locally for $7k that looks to be all original with no upgrades from pics. That seems high from what I'm reading online. It doesn't have the rear ladder either, are those hard to come by? Thanks for any and all advice!

[77Travco]

Welcome!\nIf you are in the market, it's best to have cash and be ready to travel. What model are you looking for? A 210 or 270 can run between "free" and $30K depending on condition. More realistically, most running and driving units with good tires will be at least $5K but can go for much more depending on condition.\nI also wanted a ladder until I actually owned my Travco... now I realize that my kids would have been climbing up there all the time. I like the clean look with no spare tire or ladder back there but I ended up re-installing my spare just in case.\nThe "Dodge Travco Lovers" page on facebook is a good source for units for sale. Good luck!

[Acesneights]

Welcome !!\nI'd say a "decent"unit that maybe say, dated and in need of a little work but roadworthy and usable should be in the 5k range and then go up from there. The nice things about Travcos over all the others(even alot of modern day)\nThese things were built exceptionally well.\nThey are All fiberglass(Real fiberglass not a skincoat over pressboard) and are pretty resistant to leaks and water damage and even when they do get leaks the damage is minor as the substructure is a steel cage.They also have real wood cabinets not fake junk. Even the 40yr old+ wood floors are better than the newer cheap OSB flooring they use. Travco used Marine Grade plywood. Although mine is getting a little soft from dryrot It's still stronger than half the new ones. Really the only thing prohibitive if parts availability. Parts can be gotten for the most part but your not gonna find them at Pep Boys in a pinch so I generally keep up on the maintenance,keep hard to get parts in stock for spares and have Triple A platinum which covers a 200 miles RV tow...\nLike any older classic vehicle you either need mechanical ability or a big wallet. I started this site to bring members together and share info, tips, part numbers and hopefully one day a network of owners who can help each other out in a pinch. I grew up in Travcos and nothing else measures up to me.\nThings to avoid unless it's real cheap..\nBroken windshields. They are available but you will spend close to 2,000 by the time you buy the glass, a new gasket and pay someone to install it.\nBrakes, can get expensive fast if you can't do the work yourself and some parts are difficult to find, mostly on the 270's and up. 220 stuff is pretty easy to find.\nHope that helps and hope you find the right one for you. Sometimes it's worth paying more for one that someone has gone through already.