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1989 Born Free Class C
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July 5, 2013 - 1:15 pm
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I have a 1989 Born Free Class C RV.  I started out camping with my family in 2008 with a "starter" popup for $600.  In March 2009 I camped for the first time with JoeCamper aka the Mayor.  My wife tolerated it and we quickly moved up to a larger popup with some bells and whistles.  My wife tolerated camping much better with the larger popup for $1,500.  In 2011 Joe asked me to help out with CanvasCampers running the FaceBook Page (Have you liked it yet??)

We started thinking about upgrading again and my wife and I talked and it became clear that we would need a TT or HTT.  She wanted a shower, hot water, AC, a comfy couch to sit on.  So I began my search for the proper trailer.  At the same time it became clear that my "extra" vehicle, a full size Ford van was not going to last long.  So I would be looking at $5k for a trailer and another $5k for a TV.  Hmmmmmm

I started looking at some Class C's and found this one for $4k in October 2012.  I sold my pup for $1,500 and my van for $1,500 so I look at it as I paid only $1,000 for it.  I made some repairs to it and it is working well for us.  It isn't new, but in 1989 it was a top of the line RV costing $60k  :omg:  The fact that it was top of the line by a good company (Born Free) is why I bought it. 

It is 26 feet long on a Ford E350 chassis with a 460 motor with a 3  speed transmission weighing 11,000#'s.  It has 50k miles.  There is a twin+ bed in back, king over the cab and double couch.  Fridge, microwave, oven, stove, sink, shower, toilet, fridge, freezer, heat, etc.  I don't recall the exact numbers, but I believe I carry 30 fresh gallons, 20 grey and 15 black. 

With the Class C I am not sure, but I think I heard my wife say she has enjoyed camping a few times :thumbup:

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Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer.  Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

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July 5, 2013 - 1:41 pm
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nice find !

looks like ti will suit your needs too !

adn yes, I enjoy the FB page...lol

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